Joseph « Jim » Porter
1940-2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph James
Porter, loving husband to Vivian Porter, announce his passing on July
16, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Atholville, NB,
on February 10, 1940, he was a son of the late Howard and Rose
(Comeau) Porter.
Jim worked for over 40 years at the James River Marathon
Company in Ontario as a Leader in the Human Resources Department. He
was also the treasurer for the North End Golden Oldies Seniors Club.
He loved anything to do with the outdoors and especially enjoyed
teaching hunter safety courses. He was a true family man known to all
for his quick wit and sense of humour. He will be missed by all who
knew him.
Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Vivian; son,
Robert McCarthy (Karen) of Winnipeg; daughters, Cathy Guthrie (Carl)
and Angela Porter both of Saint John; four grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren and brother-in-law, Gordon Ball.
In addition to his parents, Jim was also predeceased by his
brother, Willard; sister, Doreen Ball and sister-in-law,
Elaine.
Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visitation on July 19, 2018
from 4-7 PM. For those who wish, donations may be made to a charity of
the donor’s choice. www.BrenansFH.com.
www.BrenansFH.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joseph Jim Porter 19402018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
