James Allison «Jim» Adshade
1946-2019
Adshade, James (Jim) Allison, 72, of Debert, NS, passed away
after a short illness, at his home on Wednesday, April
17th surrounded by close family. Jim was born
on July 16th, 1946 in Truro, NS to the late
Elmer and Cyretha (Rushton) Adshade. Following work in an iron ore
mine in Northern Ontario in the early 1960s, Jim returned to Nova
Scotia and worked for many years as an auto mechanic. He
owned a septic tank business and a service station. He also
worked at Maritime Auto Salvage. Jim was devoted to
community service. He was a life member of the Royal
Canadian Legion, Branch 106, a member of the Masonic Lodge and a
volunteer at the Debert Fire Brigade. He also served as a
Colchester County Councillor, and was a member of the Debert Community
Council for many years.
James is survived by his wife of 54 years Eudora (Morris)
Adshade; daughters, Lorraine (Kevin) Finnerty and Mary Adshade; sons,
James Jr. (Margie Hill) and Bill (Belinda); grandchildren, Cheyene,
Christopher, Melissa, Joshua, Gelisa, Amanda; greatgrandchildren,
Paisley, Harrison, Logan, Brookelynne, Laila, Leo and Cooper; brothers
Eugene (Betty), John (Judy), Rodney, and Joe; and sisters, Shirley
Coulter Vacon and Joyce Elms.
Jim was predeceased by brothers, Elmer, Curtis, Kenneth;
sisters, Mary Ann, Judy Ann.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Mattatall-Varner
Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. A Legion Tribute Service,
visitation and funeral service will take place in May and will be
announced. Donation in Jim’s memory may be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of choice. Jim’s
family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. David Henderson, the
Palliative Care Team. Angela McDonnell, Truro, Dr. Chris Cook, and all
the family and friends who have called, visited and brought food to
the home. Private messages of condolences can be sent to the family by
viewing Jim’s obituary and selecting «send a condolence» at
www.mattatalvarnerfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de James Allison Jim Adshade 19462019..
Décès pour la Ville: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia