Obituary of James Andrew Breakwell
We are devastated and heartbroken to announce to the world about the passing of James Andrew Breakwell, who tragically lost his life on Monday, June 7th, 2021.
❤ You’re going to read the word ‘loved’ in this obituary many times because that word went
along with everything to do with James. ❤
James Andrew Breakwell was born on May 21st,1996 in Cranbrook, B.C., and passed away tragically June 7th, 2021, in Jaffray, B.C., at the young age of 25. James attended Jaffray School from kindergarten to grade ten and went on to graduate in Fernie, B.C., with several scholarships to start him on his path to becoming a Red Seal Journeyman Electrician, which he became on December 3rd, 2019. He received his diploma from the College of the Rockies with Academic Distinction. James worked for Cooks Electric, where he loved his job, boss, and co-workers.
James loved everything outdoors. If he wasn’t fishing, hunting or hiking for sheds, he was out exploring the backroads and mountains in one of his many 4X4’s. Other outdoor activities he loved were skiing, sledding, boating and campfires with family and friends. James loved and valued his time with family and friends. He never missed a family occasion and treasured the weekly family Sunday suppers at grandma and grandpa Mostyn’s.
James was a moral, ethical, loyal, kind, caring and loving person. James lit up a room with his beautiful smile and contagious laughter. He loved music, playing guitar, and singing, and was really good at it, which only a select group of people were fortunate enough to hear because of his shy, humble nature.
James was a cherished son to Colin Breakwell and Laurie Shepherd – Breakwell. He was a deeply loved grandchild to Trevor Mostyn and Ron and Karen Breakwell, a treasured nephew to Wade and Diane Lightburn, Trevor and Kathy Mostyn, Vincent and Alisha Mostyn, and Jay and Marla Jones. He was a much-loved cousin to Natasha (Matt), Ethan, Aleana, Emily (Michael), Dylan, Tyson, Melissa (Lane), Carson, Sydney, Jessie, Hunter, Addison, Quincie, Presley, Elliot, and Samuel. James was also loved by his many good friends and anyone who ever met him.
James was predeceased by his 23-year-old brother, Ian Shepherd (who James idolized) on June 11th, 2010; his loving grandmother Doris Mostyn (who was like a second mother to him) on April 7th, 2021; his favourite great uncle Bob Mostyn, whose jokes and humour gave James endless laughs; his great grandmothers, Jean Breakwell and Maurine Rosicky, who loved and adored James dearly, and many other special family members.
❤ We could go on forever about how special and loved James was, but everyone who had the privilege of knowing him needs no more explanation. We were so fortunate to have James in our lives and will love and miss him forever. ❤
We don’t know how to go on without you….
Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Services.
Condolences for the family can be offered at:
www.mcphersonfh.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James
Andrew
Breakwell 1996 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Cranbrook, Province: Colombie britanique