Obituary
James F. Guimond
1932 – 2022
James Francis Guimond, husband of Thora (Monahan) Guimond of Moncton and formerly of Miramichi, passed away in Moncton on October 17, 2022 at the age of 90.
Born in Escuminac, NB on March 19, 1932, he was the son of the late Edmond and Lillian (Jimmo) Guimond. James worked as an Aero Engine Tech for the Military for many years. After retirement he returned to the Miramichi area and fished lobster with his brothers.
He attended St. Michael’s Basilica and served on the altar for over 30 years and had a very, very strong faith. He was a member of the Knight’s of Columbus as a Grand Knight, and also a member of the Legion. James truly loved music and playing the Mandolin. He played with many bands over the years, but finished with the band “Retired Five”.
He loved his family beyond words and was so pleased when the one great-great-grandchild was born to make five generations. He was a very generous man in all parts of life and would help anyone in need. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.
James is survived by his wife Thora (Monahan) Guimond of almost 70 years; three daughters: Donna Belej (Jerry) of Frankford, ON, Sharron Guimond of Taber, AB and Shelley Guimond of Moncton, NB; one son, Blaine Guimond (Mary) of Salisbury, NB; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; three sisters: Lynn Hornsby (Larry) of Oshawa, ON, Donna O’Neill of Miramichi and Thora Jimmo of Miramichi; three brothers: Chlorn Guimond (June) of Escuminac, Floyd Guimond of Saint-Charles, NB and Bliss Guimond of Escuminac. He was predeceased by his parents, infant daughter, Mary, grandchild, Jessie, daughter-in-law, Barb, sister, Audrey, brothers: Ira, Byron, Edwin and Eugene.
Visitation will occur at Adams Funeral Home, 140 King St., Miramichi on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at St. Michael’s Basilica, 10 Howard St., Miramichi at 11 am with The Reverend Father Dan Bastarache as Celebrant. Interment will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Knights of Columbus would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone (506) 773-3492 or messages of condolence may be sent online to www.adamsfh.ca
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Death notice for the town of: Miramichi, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick