Parcourez la nécrologie de James Jimmy Alphonsus Kickham November 17th 1926 May 25th 2024 résidant dans la province I-P-E pour le détail des funérailles
Peacefully at the Souris Hospital on Saturday, May 25, 2024, James “Jimmy” Alphonsus Kickham passed away with family by his side. Born on November 17, 1926, in Souris West, PEI, he was aged 97 years.
He is survived by his children Gladys, Sherron (Robert Gamble), Cindy, Frank (Bernadine Carew), Cheryl (Gerard Chaisson), Tracey (Spencer MacPhee), and Mark (Kelli Miller).
Jimmy is also survived by his grandchildren Adam Kickham, Tyler Fisher, Viki Chaisson (Calvin Hyslop), Meagan Carew, Sara Gamble, Jack Gamble (Abby Yeo), Austin Kickham, Sophie Kickham and great grandchildren Jake, Logan and Harlynn Fisher and Lexi, Max, and Shay Hyslop.
Jimmy’s nieces and nephews (the Dobles and the MacIsaacs) were very special to him and he truly enjoyed their phone calls and visits; Gladys (Doble) Miller, Mary Irene (Doble) Hawn, Harlene (Doble) Benkovsky, Wayne, Shane and Colin MacIsaac, Mary Irene (MacIsaac) McNeill and Kim (MacIsaac) Gyuraski.
He is predeceased by his parents Elva (Deagle) and Jack Kickham, his twin sister, Mary MacIsaac; his sisters, Frances MacIsaac and Irene Doble Riddle and his infant brother, Edward. Also predeceased by his grandson, John Carew-Kickham; nephews, Bruce Doble and Normand McNeill; niece Gerry (Doble) Peterson; brothers-ln-law, Hartley Doble, Ernie Riddle, Wallie MacIsaac, Ronald MacIsaac; and the mother of his children, Mary (Lewis) Kickham.
Dad took pride in his work and in being a hard worker. He was able to spend time on his equipment just last year when he was a young 96 years old. Dying at the Souris Hospital in the town of Souris was so fitting. He had completed many construction projects around eastern PEI. He would often talk about helping to build the Souris Hospital by taking his backhoe into the building to dig the sewer and water lines. He also loved to reminisce about building the initial sewer and water system for the Town of Souris. He did so many little jobs for so many. How he loved getting in his dump truck or backhoe and moving from job to job, making new connections and friends along the way. His memory of the details around these jobs were amazing, even to his last days. So many people knew dad and had respect for him. Many would refer to him as a ‘legend’. Hours before his passing he was still talking about work. He is now on to the next job!!
We, his family would like to thank the staff of Souris Home Care and Meals on Wheels for providing care and support to Dad, which assisted him to remain in his home until January 2024, when he entered the hospital. Also, a sincere thanks to Dr. Berrow, and the staff of Souris Hospital for providing such care and kindness to our father over the past several months. Dad was pleased and humbled with the many visits he received from family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances while he was in the hospital. We, his children, are appreciative of the generosity and compassion shown by those who visited, telephoned, sent texts, emails, and brought in food and flowers to brighten our days while Dad was in the hospital.
Resting at Dingwell Funeral Home where visiting hours will take place on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 4-7pm. A funeral Mass will be held at the St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Souris, on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 2:00pm with interment to follow in the St. Alexis Roman Catholic Church Cemetery, Rollo Bay. No flowers by personal request. If so desired, donations in memory of Jimmy can be made to the St. Alexis Church Cemetery Fund or the Eastern Kings Health Foundation (Souris Hospital).
November 17th 1926 May 25th 2024
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