Jim Pereira

Jim Pereira

Jim Pereira Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 18 to Oct. 22, 2008.
OBITUARY JIM PEREIRA (Jacques Arthur) 1928-2008 Passed away, after a courageous battle with cancer at Knowlton House, on October 16, 2008, three weeks before his eightieth birthday. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Aikman. Cherished father of: Timothy; Susan (Doug Charby); Diane (Bob Deroode). Grandfather to: Christopher; Jeffrey and Victoria (Pereira); Justin and Melissa (Gauthier); Steven and Matthew (Charby); Jessica and David (Deroode). He will be missed also by his sisters: Muriel and Jocelyn; also his nieces and nephew and many friends. Cremation was held in Granby at Les Jardins Funeraires Bessette Crematorium. Under the direction of Les Residences Funeraires Bessette www.famillebessette.com . A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2008, at 1 p.m., at the St-Paul's Anglican Church 24 St-Paul's Road, Knowlton, Qc, J0E 1V0. Donations to the town of Brome Lake - First responders, Brome Lake, Qc J0E 1V0 or the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Hospital Foundation 950 Main St. Cowansville, Qc J2K 1K3 would be appreciated.

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October 31, 2008

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October 27, 2008

Liliana Zuniga posted to the memorial.

October 23, 2008

Rollande & Mat Chenier posted to the memorial.

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Lee Olson

October 31, 2008

Jim will be missed by all that knew him Love to all the family. June & Lee Olson

Liliana Zuniga

October 27, 2008

Dear Elizabeth and family

Our deepest condolences for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Liliana, Terry, Emily Charby (Quebec) Isaias and Edelmira (Lima-Peru)

Rollande & Mat Chenier

October 23, 2008

Dear Liz and Family,
We feel very fortunate to have known Jim. No matter how he felt, if you asked him, how he was, his answer would always be, I could not be better. He had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed life.
We hold very good memories of the time we spent together. We will miss you Jim!
Our deepest sympathy to All of You!

Rollande, Mat Chenier and Family

sandy jersey

October 23, 2008

hello
i just want to send my sincere condolescente to the pereira family..i know you learnt alot from your father and all the good memories

sincerely
sandy jersey
mansonville, qc

Della Blanchette

October 23, 2008

Dear Sue (and Family) I am so sad for you my dear friend. You are so lucky to have had such a wonderful Dad. You now have a most special angel in heaven watching over you. Much Love to you all. xo

Della Blanchette

October 23, 2008

Dear Elizabeth & Family I am so sorry for your loss. What a
wonderful person who will be greatly missed. My thoughts
and prayers are with you all.

Barry and Judy Dyball

October 23, 2008

Elizabeth:Our fondest memories are our Friday night card games with Jim which at some time in the evening ended up with us all crying from laughing with Jim and begging him to stop because our stomachs hurt so bad.He will be greatly missed as a neighbor and friend.Our loss is heavens gain.Barry and Judy

Nanette Marek

October 23, 2008

It seems like yesterday, but it was many many years ago that my family and I spent time with "cousin" Jim and his family. I have many wonderful childhood memories of our visits with Jim, my mom Claire's first-cousin. We were very lucky to have shared memories with Jim and his family even though we were thousands of miles away. I also remember the Pereira's visits to California. My grandfather, Quirino Pereira, was proud of his nephew Jim, and spoke very highly of him and his family. I only wish there were many more recent memories.

There is obviously no good time or way for someone whom you care about to pass, and I am sorry to hear about your father and husband. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Nicole LeBreton & Family

October 22, 2008

Diane and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

Lois Anderson

October 22, 2008

Dear Liz, Bob and I send you love and hugs! We have such wonderful memories of Jim. He was such fun in playing cards! We enjoyed some fish fries as a result of his fishing. With much care. Lois and Bob

Donald and Joanne Pereira

October 22, 2008

Dear Elizabeth
Joanne, Lloyd and I send you our heartfelt sympathy. This is a trying time. God Bless and keep you and your children. Don

Patricia Bockus

October 21, 2008

Dear Liz and Family, We have known each other for a long time.And now a member has left .He is in a better place . May he sleep well and now we will keep him in our hearts and in the corner of our eye.

Patricia Bockus

October 21, 2008

Dear Liz and Family, We have known each other for a long time.And now a member has left .He is in a better place . May he sleep well and now we will keep him in our hearts and in the corner of your eye.

Joan Smith

October 21, 2008

Dear Elizabeth and your family,

Our longest and fondest memories of Ocean Village are the times we spent with you and Jimmy. He had such an easy way about him. He always looked at things from the bright side. He made us laugh with his jokes, for we never suspected such humor from him. So when we think of him, we will again smile remembering our dear friend. Your family has much to remember him by and may all those glad times remain in your thoughts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you . We will miss him for he was a jewel.
Joe and Joan Smith

Christine Illing

October 21, 2008

Diane, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts. Our sympathies,
Christine

Erin Mercier

October 21, 2008

Diane
We're thinking of you and your whole family and we hope that as time passes you will be able to laugh more and remember all the wonderful memories you have with your dad. It seems he has touched many hearts. Know that your friends are here for you in every way.
God Bless,
Erin & Rob

Leanne Pettigrew

October 21, 2008

Dianne, Bob, Jessica, David and Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are thinking of and praying for you during this time.
The Pettigrews
(Rob, Leanne and family)

Kim and Craig Bridgeman

October 21, 2008

Diane,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Losing a parent, while inevitable, is so very very tough. Know that he is in a better place without all the pain.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Stephanie Kola

October 20, 2008

Diane,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts.

Jessica Deroode

October 20, 2008

Hi, I'm Jessica, one of the granddaughters of papa. He was the greatest grandpa I could ever have, and he was really funny, because he would always try to steal my treats. He loved watching me skate and watching baseball, he would cheer for the blue jays plus he loved golf. I loved him but now he's gone so all I want to say is I'll miss you and goodbye papa. I love you papa, love Jessica

David Deroode

October 20, 2008

Grandpa was always nice and funny. I remember one night he was teaching me how to use a magnifying glass and I was looking at the center of the table with it and he stole my cookie and then I looked back and my cookie was gone then we laughed. Me and him always liked watching the blue jays games together with some cookies. I'll miss you papa love David xoxo

Anna Tisch

October 20, 2008

Diane & family,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May you find comfort knowing that God is watching over him now, & may God bless you during your time of sorrow

Anna Tisch

Lori Keay

October 20, 2008

Dear Diane and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father, there are no words to express my sympathies. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time, I wish you all peace and comfort.

Michele D'Addona

October 20, 2008

Dear Diane and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are with us in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you all the best during this difficult time. Please let us know if we can help in anyway.

Sincerely,
Tony, Michele, David, Monica, Kara and Luke

Ruby Sarvaria

October 20, 2008

Dear Diane and Family,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Denise Torre

October 20, 2008

Dear Liz and Family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Whenever we were at Ocean Village we would see Jim walking your Dog and he always had such a sincere smile and kind words. Though your hands are not joined your hearts can never be parted.
Denise and Rocco Torre

Chris Pereira

October 19, 2008

Grandpa lived a long and, as far as I know, happy life, and I don't think there is much to regret in that. Of course, however, there is sadness and you (like me) will miss him a lot. I'll never forget the fishing (in Florida and Ontario), and the trip to the space centre Jeff and I went on with him, the fish fries and the cob salads, the evening card games, and the puzzles he always had spread out on the balcony table. Going even further back to my first memories, Nana and Grandpa's big country house has left a big impression on me as well. I've been thinking about that house and some memories from back then that I have. I remember buying wool slippers, and the electric fence Grandpa always had around his garden, and the big lawn mower, and Grandpa's constant questions about whether or not I had a girlfriend and how many I was keeping on the side. I think my face went red more times around him from those questions than around anyone else at Christmas time! His "howdy"'s and his habit of saying "potat" instead of potato are also things I'm never going to forget. Small things, but they mean a lot to me. I also remember as my first memory of Nana and Grandpa's home that they introduced me to America's Funniest Home Videos, you were all watching it one evening as I came up from the basement where we had been playing, and Nana asked if I wanted to watch with the grown-ups.

Just some thoughts.

Leslie Williams

October 19, 2008

I remember Jim as such a jolly fellow every time he came in to the bank where Sue and I worked. It was clear he was very well liked and respected. May your memories ease your suffering at this sad time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.
Leslie, Heather , and Scott

Cyndy & Charlie Webb

October 19, 2008

We have so many nice memories of Jim from Ocean Village in Fort Pierce. He will be missed by many. Our sincere sympathy to Liz and then entire family.

Susan Pereira

October 18, 2008

I love you and miss you so much Dad. I know you will always be watching over us. Have fun fishing, golfing and gardening! Lots of Love,Susan xox

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