BARNES, JAMES A. (1936-2009) - The death of James A. Barnes of Moncton, husband of Kathryn M. Ogilvie, occurred at home on November 6, 2009, surrounded by his family. Born March 25, 1936, in Salisbury, he was the older son of Lytton Rhodes Barnes and Lorna Jennett Wheaton. Jim was a much-loved husband, father, grand- father, brother, uncle, and friend. In addition to his wife of 52 years, he leaves to mourn four children: Robyn (Seth) Greene, Jim, Lisa (Steve) Whiteley, Ottawa, and Lori, Halifax. Eight grandchildren: Alanna, Alicia, KY, and Samantha Greene; Kailee Busse; Sam, Lewis and Sofie Whiteley; and Madison Barnes-Boileau, Nfld. Brother George (Sharon) Lindsay, ON; Sisters: Doreen (Bob) McLaughlin, Donna (Rick) Eagles, both of Riverview, along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and youngest child, Jeffrey Arthur in 2001. Jim spent his boyhood in Wheaton Settlement and graduated from SRHS in 1955 as Class President. His employment included a short career as a fireman with CN, Maritime Central Airways (Cargo Clerk), Air Crew Training, Department of National Defence, and Salesperson Co-op, Farm Services before attending Air Traffic Control School in Ottawa. He retired from ATC in 1994 after 34 years service. Next to his family, Jim's greatest love was flying. He earned his private pilot's license in 1953 at the age of 17 and spent several years on the Board of Directors, Moncton Flying Club/Flight College. He was also a member of Havelock Flying Club, COPA, CATCA and FSNA. Jim served the Lord at Wheaton Settlement, West Lane, and lastly First Moncton United Baptist Churches. He will be remembered for serving as Deacon, Board of Trustees and Transportation. A member of Acacia Lodge #49, he cherished the friendships and brotherhood of its members, as well as affiliated Lodges. He served as a Master Mason since 1969, receiving his 25 year pin in 1995. Then in 2006, he received the Quinn Medallion for dedicated and committed services to the Fraternity. In June of 2009, he was installed as Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick, and in October, 2009, the Acacia Lodge Past Master's Jewel was struck in his honour. Jim was also a member of the Moncton Lodge of Perfection, Brittan Chapter Rose Croix, and a member of the New Brunswick Sovereign Consistory receiving his 32nd Degree October 21, 2000. He was also a dedicated supporter of Camp Goodtime and for many years he organized his Lodge's participation in the "Christmas Kettle" program for the Salvation Army. Jim has been a member of Co-Op Farm Services since the 50's, a supporter of the Air Cadet movement; Board of Directors of the Wheaton Settlement Cemetery Assn, and Moncton Probus Club. He will be remembered for his driving skills, his sense of humour, and his willingness to always "do his share!" Resting at Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Rd, Moncton, Nov. 8th & Nov. 9th from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service at First Moncton United Baptist Church, 157 Queen Street Moncton, will be held at 11am, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. The family requests donations in Jim's memory be directed towards a special memorial at the new Moncton Museum Transportation Discovery Center, 20 Mountain Road, Moncton, E1C 2J8, 389-5946 or a memorial of one's own preference. Memorial cards are available through the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530. A book of condolences may be signed at www.fairhavenmemorial.ca