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Passed away peacefully and with family by his side at Queensway Carleton Hospital, Ottawa on Saturday, January 11th, 2014 at 91 years of age. A long-time member of the federal civil service in Ottawa, he had retired to his roots in Cobourg. Jim was the beloved husband of the late Audrey Evelyn Shackleton. He was the loving father to James Peter (Denise), John (Susan) and Susan (Christopher) and grandfather to Brigitte (François), John Nathaniel, Colin, Sophia, Wesley and great-grandfather to Milo. Jim will be fondly remembered by his sister Eleanor and his many nephews and nieces. He will be greatly missed by his special friend Laura Bowman. A Celebration of James' Life will take place on Saturday, April 26th at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul's United Church in Cold Springs. Following the interment at Pioneer Cemetery, a reception will be held at Cold Springs Memorial Hall. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.