STACKHOUSE, JAMES CHARLES - Jim Stackhouse of Saint John passed away peacefully on January 25th, 2008. He was the son of the late Ursula (Ellis) and James Clarke Stackhouse. Jim attended Saint John Vocational High School and was involved in the Saint John art community. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy and then relocated to Toronto where he opened his first graphic art studio. He then returned to Saint John working in both newspaper and television before starting "Stackhouse Studios". After an illness, Jim dedicated his time to fine art and was best known for his watercolour landscapes. He will be remembered for his strength, humour, creativity, warmth and hospitality to everyone and love of family. He will be remembered fondly by his loving wife, Josephine (Castillou) Stackhouse; four children, Greer Stackhouse (Peter Gillies), Leslie Burgess (Ron), Hank (Cyndi) and Eric (Fern MacDonald); eight grandchildren, Jesse, Gray, Emma, Jay, Terra, Lindsay, Taalor and Fraser; one great-grandchild Bradley; two sisters, Anne and Connie; and two brothers, Joe and Bob. Besides his parents, Jim is predeceased by one son, Jay; one sister, Tibby; and one brother, Eric. At Jim's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Brenan's Bay View Select Community Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John (634-7425). In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Extra-Mural Program Foundation, the Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Hospice Saint John, or your favourite charity. www.bayviewfh.com