BARRON, James A.– Passed peacefully away in St. John’s on February 3, 2012, James A. Barron in his 76th year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Florence. The best dad in the world will be sadly missed by his 5 children: Lynne (Scott Porter), Thomas, Betti Anne (Rick Giammarino), Lana (Robert Nielsen), and Todd (April). Papa Barron was dearly loved by 13 grandchildren: Gavin and Garrett Hunt and Kyle Porter; Wynona and Emma Barron; Alyssa, Rebecca and Katie Giammarino; Kyrsten, Aaron and Devin Nielsen; Jadyn and Evan Barron; and 2 great-grandchildren. Jim was predeceased by his parents Mary & Michael Barron of Holyrood. He is survived by his brother Lawrence Barron (Josephine) and sister Theresa (Bill Janes). Jim served in the Royal Canadian Navy (13885-H) and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1. He was also a member of The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Veterans Association and Knights of Columbus. He raised his family in Wabush, Labrador. Jim will be greatly missed by many relatives and friends especially Eric and Moriah Young, Ray and Ruth Canning, and Fred Ingerman. He enjoyed a long career at Wabush Mines retiring in 1991 as General Foreman of the Mine Department. Jim held great respect for the men who worked in his department. He was a proud volunteer of the Wabush Fire Department serving as Fire Chief for many years. He had a passion for fishing with his many friends enjoying laughs and fish stories as they fished the lakes of Labrador. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to take place on Monday, February 6, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. from St. Teresa’s Church, Mundy Pond Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of NL or to a charity of choice. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com.