James was born on Pinchards Island, Bonavista Bay. The son of the late Joseph and Mary Boland. Also, predeceased by: his beloved son Donald (June 28, 2015); his step-mother Emma; siblings: Eli (Eva), Jane, Sarah, and Maxwell. Parents-in-law: Beatrice and William Pope; brothers-in-law: Steward and Raymond Pope, and sister-in-law: Myrtle Rogers (Harold). Leaving to mourn his wife of 68 years Annie; beloved father to David (Alice) of CBS, Lorraine (Gorden) Parsons of Mount Pearl, Garry (Leona Corbett) of Mount Pearl, Deborah (Reuben Butler) of CBS and daughter-in-law: Marlene of Fort McMurray, Alb. Proud grandfather to: Jimmie (Lynn), Kimberly Fagan (Glen), Kelly Scott (Bradley), Kenneth Parsons (Donna), David, Joe (Heather), Brian (Melissa), Renee O'Keefe (Roger Osmond), Robyn O'Keefe, Alison Graves (Kevin), and Ashley Matthews (Jarred); great-grandfather to: Natasha, Annie, Emily, Austen, Daniel, Nevaeh, Grace, Katie, Kyle, Noah and Laina all of whom he enjoyed spending time with. His brother John (Ethel) of Mount Pearl. Sisters-in-law: Effie Pope, of CBS and Blanche Pope, of Musgrave Harbour. Also leaving to mourn a large circle of extended family and friends. James was a Past Master of Royal Oake Loyal Orange Lodge 1285, Deputy Preceptor Rose of Sharon RBP 216. James was one of the founding members of the First United Church, Mount Pearl, he was also a member of the First United Church Men's Fellowship Club, Mount Pearl. James was an outstanding individual with many accomplishments, throughout Newfoundland retiring as Building Superintendent of St. John's City Hall in 1991. His life was full of memorable adventures and his hobby of small boat building. He was a walking book of knowledge which could out shine any encyclopedia and family carpenter was how he spent his retirement years. Time was of an essence ensuring that much of it was spent with his family. Throughout his life he loved meeting new people and reminiscing with old friends. Our family has been blessed with such a caring individual who will certainly be missed. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 73 Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Pearl on Monday, November 16, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from 10-12 noon, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 2 p.m. from First United Church Mount Pearl. Interment to follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 27 Reservoir Road, Mount Pearl. Flowers graciously accepted or donation can be made in James' memory to The First United Church. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book.

A limb has fallen
from the family tree,
That says Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times,
The laughter, the song
and the good life I lived,
While I was strong.