Obituary of James Lyons Longmire
It is with great sadness that the family of James “Jim” Lyons Longmire, 91, of Bedford, announce his passing. Jim passed away peacefully in the Palliative Care Unit (many thanks to the staff in 7A) at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax on June 15, 2021. He is survived by two daughters, Lise Longmire and Gina (Longmire) Bowen, and two grandsons, Matthew and Lindsay Duggan.
Born in Middleton on May 7, 1930, Jim was the only child of Norma (Lyons) and Charles Longmire. He lived in Bridgetown until the age of 8, and then moved to Waterville, to the Lyons’ home (aka St. Elmo). Jim attended school in Waterville.
At age 17, Jim joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, serving as a Corporal as a Radio Technician for ten years at various postings throughout Europe and Canada until 1958. Jim then began working at CBC Radio in Halifax before transitioning to CBC Television, where he worked as a Coordinator Producer and Video Technician for 35 years before retiring.
Jim was predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Janice (Pinch).
He was a devoted husband and father.
Jim was a voracious reader and had many interests, especially relating to history, news and world politics. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and tending his vegetable garden. He could build, fix, create, do just about anything regarding cars, construction, electronics, plumbing, to name a few. Jim also loved a good joke, had a great sense of humour, and was an entertaining and engaging conversationalist.
A private interment will take place in Berwick at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, 34 Coldbrook Village Park Dr., Coldbrook, NS, B4R 1B9 (902-679-2822).
Online condolences, please visit: www.serenityfuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James
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Death notice for the town of: Berwick, Province: Nova Scotia