James \'Jimmy\' Fitzgerald
Born In: Smelt Brook, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: September 2nd, 2009
It is with great sadness that we, the family, regret to announce the sudden passing of James Fitzgerald, Sept. 2, 2009, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Smelt Brook, Victoria County, Jim was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Dixon) Fitzgerald.
Jim worked at Lavette Construction for 37 years. In his retirement he loved to fish, looking after his garden and spending time with his family and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima parish, Sydney River. Jim was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and grandfather. He was everyone’s friend and he will be greatly missed by all.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Martina; son, Stewart (Ella); three daughters, Glenda (Karl), Tina (Wayne) and Colleen (Harry); two brothers, Neil (Rose) and Bernie (Margaret); son-in-law, Donald Hawley; eight grandchildren, Angela, Christine, Stephen, Ashley, Parker, Chantell, Billy and Angie and five great-grandchildren, Riley, Tuscany, Cohen, Dustin and Lexie. He is also survived by his extended family, two brothers-in-law, Lawerance and Louis Dixon; sister-in-law, Mary Keough; many special nieces, nephews and godchildren.
Besides his parents, Jim was predeceased by daughter, Bernadette Hawley (2007), two brothers, George and John R., and sister, Effie Ann.
Our dad, husband, brother will always be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
There will be no visitation at Jim’s request. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, with Pastor Sheldon Chant officiating.
Donations may be made to a charity of one\'s choice.
Online condolences may be made to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
