James Furey
1931-2018
James “Jim” Furey of Baie Verte,
Newfoundland, May 26, 1931 – July 20, 2018.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce
the sudden and unexpected passing of our wonderful father Jim Furey at
the Saint John Regional Hospital on July 20, 2018 at the age of
87.
Jim was a long time resident of Baie Verte, Newfoundland
until April 2018 when he moved to New Brunswick to be closer to his
family. He was a proud member of the U.A., Pipefitters and Plumbers
Local 740, NFLD, and also a veteran of the Korean Force light
Infantry, stationed in Germany from 1951 to 1954.
Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years, Mary
Theresa Furey and son Wade Francis Furey. He is survived by his
children: Rex (late Jenny) Furey, of Missouri; Ramona (Lorne) Norman,
of NFLD; Norb (Janice) Furey, of Quispamsis; Jim Furey (Kathy
Mitchell), of Baie Verte, NFLD; Sharon Furey, of Saint John; Paul
Furey (Dino Iarrera), of Vancouver, BC; Paulette Furey (John Dillon),
of Quispamsis; and Adrienne Furey, of Lloydminster, AB; grandchildren:
Emmanuella, Megan, Kalon, Ryan, Jeremy, James, Michael, Sophia and
Caroline; and great-grandchildren: Kasandra, William, Abrielle, Kaelyn
and Ty.
Big Jim, as he was known, lived with a zest for life and it
showed through in his storytelling. He kept us laughing with his
incredible and very witty sense of humour which was well known through
his family, friends and those he worked with throughout Canada. He
loved fishing, hunting and time in the woods. He was an amazing dad
and grandfather in every way. He will be greatly missed by all who
knew him.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of
Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill
Road, Quispamsis (849-2119) with visitation on Tuesday,
July 24 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated from
St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, on
Wednesday, July 25 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will also be held at
Foster Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Baie Verte, NFLD
(709-532-9555) on Tuesday, July 31 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
and Wednesday, August 1 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. A Mass of Christian
Burial will also be celebrated from St. Pius X Roman Catholic Parish,
6 Highway 410, Baie Verte, NFLD on Thursday, August 2 at 2:00 PM. For
those who wish, remembrances in memory of Jim may be made to the SPCA-
Animal Rescue League or the Canadian Cancer Society.
www.KennebecasisFH.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Furey 19312018.source
Death notice for the town of: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick