James Kirkland
April 03, 1925 – October 07, 2020
Passed peacefully away at Pleasant Towers on Oct. 7 James Anderson Kirkland, age 95.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Joan Elizabeth Kirkland. Leaving to celebrate his life: James Jr. (Betty), Wayne (Sherry), Don (Marie), Brian (Carolyn), Tony (Barb), Mary (Kevin) and June (Peter); along with several grandchildren: Chantal (Greg), Wayne (Christy), Jonathan, Andrew, Nichole (Chad), Michael, Krista (John), Katie (Chris), Melissa, Justyn, Dennis (Megan), Sheldon ( Emma) and Catherine (Daniel); and great-grandchildren: Leah, Taylor, Kirkland, Jorja, Max, Myles, Maddox and Paige.
Jim lived his full life in St. John’s. He raised a family of seven and took his responsibilities very seriously. He worked diligently to provide for the family and maintained his own successful landscaping business hiring all of his sons at varying points. He loved to beautify gardens and properties and he maintained his outdoor hobbies into his early 90’s.
A very special thanks to the staff at units 1Southeast and 4Northwest for their care, attention and good humor over the past couple of years. Particular thanks to so many LPNs, PCAs, Nurses, Physiotherapists, cleaning staff and others who work tirelessly and wholeheartedly in Pleasant Towers. Your care and attention to Jim was exceptional.
Resting at Caul’s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. A wake for the family will occur on Friday, October 9 from 11-1 and from 1-2 for anyone who wishes to pay respects. A celebration of life will be held in Caul’s Chapel at 2pm with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make a small donation to a charity of your choice or perform an act of kindness toward an elderly person.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Kirkland 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Torbay, Province: T-N