James passed away peacefully on July 28, 2008, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Rita, on November 30, 1995. Left to mourn the loss of an exceptional man, devoted brother, a great father (grandfather), are his sister, Anna MacDonald of Charlottetown, P.E.I., brother-in-law Rev. Allan F. MacDonald of Glennfinnan, P.E.I., his six children and their families: son, Dr. Jim (Oksana and grandchildren, Inessa, Jamie and Larissa ) of Red Deer, Alta.; son, John (Helen Roberts and grandchildren, Glenys and Alexa) of Vancouver, B.C.; daughter Mary (Don Schaab and grandchildren, Christopher and Katharine) of Calgary Alta.; daughter Rita (Kirby Wright and grandchildren, Matthew and Stephen) of Edmonton Alta.; son Alan of Mississauga, Ont.; son David (Nancy and grandchildren, Alanna and Preston) of Saskatoon, Sask.., nephew Allan MacDonald (Lynne) of Windsor, Ont., niece Joanne MacDonald (Wayne Peters) of Charlottetown, P.E.I., and niece Shelia MacDonald (Mike Campbell and grandnieces Anna and Sarah) of Budapest, Hungary. James was the son of James Duncan McIntyre and Mary Evelyn Bambrick. He was born in Vulcan, Alberta, July 20, 1923. In his early childhood, he returned with his family to Glenroy, P.E.I., due to his parents’ ill health. Growing up on a farm he had a bond and a lifelong love for all animals. Facing adversity in his early years, he developed strong values in perseverance, hard work, dedication, commitment to family, and a lifelong love of learning. With the help of his sister, relatives, friends and neighbours, he cared for his invalid father during his teenage years. Following his father’s death, he enlisted with the Canadian Army during the Second World War and as a member of the tank corp, assisting in the liberation of Holland. Following his discharge, he returned to a career in the mining industry. On September 1, 1953, he married the love of his life, Rita MacDonald of Glennfinnan, P.E.I. His career took them to various locations throughout Canada, ultimately settling in Saskatoon. The “Goose” or “Grey Fox” enjoyed a long career, earning the respect and admiration of many in the mining industry through his quiet, thoughtful leadership. His retirement years were filled with delight in time spent with his children and grandchildren. A prayer service will be offered at St. Francis Xavier Parish on Wednesday, July 30, at 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be held at St. Francis Xavier Parish on Thursday, July 31 at 2 pm. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated. The arrangements have been entrusted to the Saskatoon Funeral Home.

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