It is with profound sadness that we the family announces the passing of James P. MacInnis of Moncton.
Born, November 2, 1931 in Goose River, Prince Edward Island, Jim was the eldest son of Daniel Sylvester and Leona (Wilson) MacInnis. Jim attended St. Peter's High School, Dartmouth and St. Mary's University in Halifax, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Jim was employed with Proctor and Gamble as office manager, sales rep in the soap division, sales rep for Simoniz Wax Company, and the E.B. Eddy Company, serving all of the Maritime Provinces. Jim loved going back to St. Peter Bay, especially MacKaskill River. Jim was an active member of the Lions Club joining in NS in1963, where he chaired the radio auction and many other projects, he was president, bingo caller, regional and zone chairperson. He was District Governor from 1989-1990, and was presented the Melvin Jones Award, the highest award presented to any Lions member.
Jim is survived by his wife Irene (Hooper); daughters: Heather (David), North Vancouver, BC; Anita (Ron) Moncton, NB; sons: Anthony "Tony" Moncton; Paul (Tina), Moncton; 5 grandchildren: Robyn and Lindsay MacInnis, Vancouver, BC, and Katherine, Danielle and Matthew Bernard of Moncton; 2 great-grandchildren: Melody of Moncton, Declan, Vancouver, BC.; a brother, Roderick (Mary V.) New Minas, NS; sisters: Mary Margaret (Alexander Farrell) St. Bruno, Quebec, Gertrude MacInnis, Dartmouth, NS.
In addition to his parents Jim was predeceased by his brother Ralph St-Clair, (Jennifer MacInnis).
Jim will be missed by the many business people he met over the years, and by his many friends.
Resting at Fair Haven Funeral Home, with visitation on Thursday, February 2, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Moncton Lions Club will conduct a Memorial Service at 6:45 p.m. prior to the evening visitation. Family flowers only. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church, 43 Botsford St., Moncton, on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. Father Allison Carroll celebrant. Reception following the mass in the church basement.
Donations may be made to the St. Bernard's Elevator Fund or a charity of the donor's choice.
The family would like to thank the caring staff of The Kenneth E. Spencer Memorial Home who gave Jim excellent care over the past 8 years.
"May his soul rest in Peace" God Bless.
We miss you already dad!
Wife Irene, Heather, Anita, Tony, Paul and families.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530.
The family invites you to send online condolences to www.fairhavenmemorial.ca.

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