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James Alfred Parker
1944-2024
James (Jim) was born in Stratford, Ontario on February 19, 1944.
He attended high school at Stratford Central and in 1967 graduated
from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science in
Honors Astronomy. Jim enjoyed a successful career teaching high school
in Ontario, Quebec, and internationally. Due to polio, he was
encouraged to run as therapy. As a result, he was an accomplished
runner, winning medals as an individual and as a member of the Western
relay team. In the 1966 Nationals, he won gold in the 300 metre race,
setting a Western and Canadian record. He was inducted into the
Athletic Hall of Fame at Western in 2001, “W” Club Hall of
Fame in 2010, and the Stratford Sports Wall of Fame in 2024. Jim was
also a committed track coach at the high school and university levels.
His best memories were of watching his athletes mature; many becoming
Canadian champions and Olympians.
Jim was a “Queen Scout” and represented Canada at the 1959
Jubilee in the Philippines. He was a member of the London Police Pipes
and Drums, and, after moving to Nova Scotia, the RCMP Halifax Pipe
Band. His other passion was sailing and, as a CYA instructor, was
still teaching at the time of his death.
Jim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, always ready to
offer advice and provide support. He leaves behind his beloved wife
Mary of Mahone Bay, daughters Kim (Mark) and Jennifer (Jose) and
grandchildren: Parker, Beatrice, Kai. He is survived by his brothers
John (Yvonne) and Jeff (Anita).
He is predeceased by his father Alfred (2006) and his mother Lillian
(2021).
Visitation will be held at 2pm, followed by a Celebration of Life at
3pm on Friday, August 2nd 2024, both will be held at Grace Anglican
Church, 5533 Hwy#3, in Chester Basin. Reception will follow.
Memorial donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or
Able Sail Network.
Internment will occur in the fall in London, Ont.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home, P.O. Box
200, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 (902-624-8241). Online
condolences may be sent to the family visiting:
www.mahonefuneral.ca
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Please inform the Family of your memorial contribution through our
website.
Your memorial donation payment may then be sent directly to a
requested charity
or a charity of your choice.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
Park Lane Mall, Level 3
P.O. Box 245, 5657 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS B3J 3R4
Telephone: 902-423-7530
Toll free: 1-800-423-4432
Fax: 902-492-1464
Able Sail Network
ablesailnetwork.com/
MAHONE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE
“Founded in 1883 – Serving the Community for 141 years.”
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