JAMES, CHARLES ROBERT (BOB) - Bob was born in Saint John West to Laurena (Mawhinney) of Maces Bay and Charles James. Bob was educated in Saint John started a long career with Burns Foods, serving the Atlantic provinces and later in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta. In 1991; he retired from Burns Foods in Moncton, presently known as Maple Leaf Foods and he made his home in the Sussex Area. He was a faithful member of the Sussex Kiwanis Club and was awarded the Mel Osborne Fellowship in 2010. He was an active member of the Maces Bay Cemetery Association and the Men's Brotherhood of Trinity Anglican Church. Bob is survived by his wife Carmen James, his beloved wife of 60 years, Carmen (Robinson); his daughter, Carolyn and her husband Brian Sim and their children: Alexander and Victoria Sim; also by his son, Bruce James and his wife Lani (Pagtakhan) and their son Evan of Winnipeg. as well as several nieces and nephews. Mr. Charles Robert Kenneth "Bob" Kenneth James of Sussex passed away on May 29, 2011 at the age of 85. He was predeceased by his sisters: Phyllis James and Helen Ellis.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176). A Celebration of Bob's life will be held from Trinity Anglican Church, Main St. Sussex on Friday June 3rd at 11:00am followed by a time of fellowship with the family in the church hall. The interment will take place at Maces Bay Cemetery. Donations made to the Mace Bay Cemetery would be appreciated by the family. www.wallacefuneralhome.com