Whalen, James Douglas - 78, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014, in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late George “Edward” and Ellen (Lannon) Whalen. Jimmy was known as a very hard worker. He worked at numerous jobs over the years. He sailed on the Bowater Paper Boats shipping paper to England, a stevedore at the Bowater Mersey Paper Company, a paver at Budget Paving, a watchman at Steel and Engines and he also painted houses in his spare time. He enjoyed playing many sports but he excelled at baseball, bowling and playing pool. Jimmy had a love for the water and could often be seen on the water in his old dory. He is survived by daughters, Carolyn (Ronald) Kincade, of St. John, Linda (Greg) Whynot, Mary (Roland) Evans, Brenda (Steven) Kennedy, Cathy Whalen, and Heather Whalen (Kevin Henderson, all of Liverpool, Barbara (Wayne) Stewart, of Milton; sons, Douglas Whalen, Gregory Whalen, Blair Whalen (Amanda Whynot), of Liverpool, Mike Whalen (Margaret Whynot), of Milton, Barry Whalen (Julie Kempton), of Caledonia; 21 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Barb (Wayne) Peterson, of Digby, Jeanette Deganis, of Halifax, Betty (Leo) Pennell, of Trepassey, Newfoundland. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Betty Lou; sisters, Margaret, Dot, Mary; brothers, George “Budd”, Bill and John. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A Celebration of James’s Life was held on Tuesday, May 20th, 2014 from Trinity Anglican Church. Reverend Judy Cross officiated. Burial was in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. Donations may be made to the family or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com