James E. Caldwell
Lieu de naissance : Sydney Mines, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de naissance : 5 avril 1930
Lieu de décès : Sydney Mines, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 11 mai 2011
It is with sadness that the family of James Emerson Caldwell announce his sudden passing on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with myasthenia gravis.
Born April 5, 1930, he was the son of the late Maj. Archibald and Marguerite (MacLeod) Caldwell of Sydney Mines.
A graduate of Sydney Mines high, he worked for 11 years for Canada Packers before becoming administrator of Harbour View Hospital. He worked a total of 35 years in hospital administration.
Jim was an elder of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. He served in many capacities, including member of the board of managers, choir member, Sunday School superintendent and representative elder. He also served a three-year term on the administrative council of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Joan (MacKenzie) Caldwell; sons, Norman, Kenneth (wife Valerie and sons Jonathon, Tyler and Aaron) and Peter (wife Avril); daughters, Barbara (husband Michael and children Keir, Jared and Tierney McIsaac) and Margie Lou (children Joannah Unsworth, Julie, Shaemus and Kristianne Campbell, and their father Jimmie Campbell); and great-granddaughters, Bhreagh, Sadie and Alexandra. He is also survived by his brother, Rev. Malcolm (Lois) Caldwell; sisters-in-law, Jean Caldwell and Bibsey MacKeigan; and brother-in-law, Dr. Wylie Smith.
Jim was predeceased by his brothers, Lloyd, George (June) and Rev. Quincy and a sister, Georgia in infancy.
Visitation for Jim Caldwell will be held in the J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, today, May 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Sydney Mines, with Rev. Marion Barclay MacKay officiating. Burial in Brookside Cemetery, Sydney Mines. Reception to follow.
Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Muscular Dystrophy Canada or to a charity of one’s choice.
The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to the staff of Harbourstone Enhanced Care — Steelworkers’ Lane for the outstanding care shown to Jim over the last three years.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca.
