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James McDonough
October 10, 1925 - September 14, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">McDONOUGH, James Edward <br />At any rate, when light breaks over me <br />The way it did on the road beyond <br />Coleraine Where wind got saltier, the sky more <br />hurried And silver lame&acute; shivered on the Bann <br />Out in mid-channel between the painted <br />poles That day I'll be in step with what escaped <br />me <br /> - Seamus Heaney <br />Jimmy passed away on September 14, <br />2013. He was a man who took great <br />pleasure in the many good things life offers <br />- a hearty laugh over dinner with family, the <br />telling of a lively story in the company of his <br />f r i e n d s , a g l a s s o f w i n e , a r i c h <br />understanding of history and literature, a <br />friendly but competitive game of tennis, <br />and so much else. We, his family, <br />remember him for his vitality and love. The <br />twinkle in his eyes lit a spark in all those <br />who knew and loved him. <br />In recent years, it has been difficult to bear <br />witness to the advance of Alzheimer's as it <br />gradually deprived Jimmy of his ability to <br />embrace the people and things he loved so <br />much. We like to think that heaven for <br />Jimmy, much loved husband, father, <br />father-in-law, grandfather and friend, <br />is in a place where the sun is shining on <br />him, and where he's back &quot;in step with <br />what escaped him&quot; these last painful <br />years. In this heaven we like to imagine <br />Jimmy, memory intact and large heart <br />filled with the knowledge that he is loved <br />deeply by us all. <br />James Edward McDonough was born in <br />Hanley, Saskatchewan on October 10, <br />1925. His wife and companion, Betty, <br />survives him and cherishes his memory. <br />His spirit continues in the lives of his <br />loving children - Judy (Harry), Ted <br />(Brigitte), Diana (Chris) and Kevin (Jane), <br />his eight grandchildren Callum, Norah, <br />Jamie, Sarah, Anna, David, Jeffery and <br />Owen - and his six great-grandchildren. He <br />is also survived by his sister, Louise Lauhon <br />of Seattle. <br />We would like to send our profound thanks <br />to Sherry and her amazing staff at <br />Lynnwood 2LP. The love and care they <br />gave Dad over his last years has given our <br />family such comfort and peace. They are <br />truly angels. <br />A final farewell to Jimmy will take place at <br />Christ Church on October 10, 2013 (his <br />88th birthday) at 2:00 p.m. with a <br />reception to follow. <br /></div>