Obituary of James William Mead
A resident of Chatham, James Mead passed away with his wife by his side at the CK Hospice on
Wednesday, June 17, 2O20, at the age of 75, after a brave battle with cancer.
Born on June 16, 1944 in Manchester, England, James was the eldest son of the late James and Sarah
Mead (nee Howard).
Husband to Catherine (Cathy) Mead (nee Bedford) for 31years.
Loving father of Lisa Mead (Rugeley, England), Stuart (Jacqui) Mead (Yorkshire, England) and Jessica Mead (Chatham).
Granddad of lllia (Lucas) Stafford, James (Victoria) Mead, and Josh Mead. Great-Granddad of Maisie, Harry and Phoebe all of England.
Brother of the late Doris (Wally) Marsh (England), Eddie (Elaine) Mead (England), Jayne (John) Travis (England) and Peter (Jackie) Mead (England).
Son-in-law of James A. and the late Beverly Bedford of Chatham. Brother-in-law of the late Cindy and
Patrick Burton (Ridgetown), Carolann and Gerry Passingham (Sarnia), Chris and Kevin Shaw (Chatham)
and Jamie Bedford (Chatham). Proud uncle to many nieces, nephews and great nieces, great nephews in both
Canada and England.
Jimmy served in the British Military Army Division, from January, L964- December, 1986. He retired as
Staff Sergeant after 22 years. He vacationed in Canada, where he met his beloved. He immigrated to
Canada in 1988 and he and Cathy married on May 27, 1989 in Chatham ON. Together they raised their
daughter Jess. He wore many hats in life – hospital orderly, supervisor, military dishwasher, cook,
labourer, and finally in security at Navistar where he retired in 2010. But the most important hat he
wore was the love he had and gave his family and friends.
ln keeping with Jimrny’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation and a private family burial will take place at Maple Leaf Cemetery.
Special thanks to Dr. Qumosani, Dr. Burgess, Dr. Sutherland, Dr. Stronks, Dr. Sullivan, LHIN, VON nurses
(especially Myles) CK Hospice nurses, support staff and PSW’s for all their excellent care and compassion
given to our family during Jimmy’s illness. lt was very much appreciated and did not go unnoticed.
Donations in James’ memory can be made to CK Hospice, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
1944 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de James
William
Mead 1944 2020..
Décès pour la Ville:Chatham, Province: Ontario