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James 'Jim' Bradley Burrows

James 'Jim' Bradley Burrows

Born In: New Glasgow, Canada
Born: June 22nd, 1927

Passed in: Canada
Passed on: September 17th, 2014

We the family of the late James 'Jim' Burrows regretfully announce with profound sadness his passing at the Habourstone Enhanced Care, Sept. 17, 2014.
Born in New Glasgow on June 22, 1927, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Burrows.
Jim was a former town councilor and served on the local school board in New Glasgow, he moved to Sydney in 1960 to take the position of manager for Commercial Equipment Ltd., where he enjoyed a long and distinguished career, retiring in 1992.
Jim was active in his community serving as past Commodore of the Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club, Senior President of the Lingan & Golf Club, Master Mason in St. Andrew’s Lodge of Cape Breton, Royal Order of Jesters, and the Cape Breton Shrine Club.
Jim is survived by his wife, Colleen (Timmins); daughter, Carol (Jeff Lake); son, Gary (Cathy); stepdaughter, Susan (A.J. MacRae); grandchildren, Sarah (Mark) Rasmussen, Susie Lake, Raykell and Adam MacRae; great-granddaughter, Elle Lake Rasmussen; brother, Eddie (Betty); sisters, Eleanor and Janice.
Jim was predeceased by his first wife, Helen (Grisko), a son, David, and stepson, Kelly Timmins, brothers, Tom and Peter.
There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.. 20, 2014, at the Bethel Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Robert Lyle officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall.
Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre, the Shriners or charily of choice.
The family would like to thank the staff of St. Ann’s Bay, for the wonderful care that Jim has received.
Jim will always be remembered for his singing of “You are my sunshine."
Online condolences may be sent to our web page at www.chantfuneralhome.com.


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