Elizabeth Pauline “Betty” JAMES
JAMES, Elizabeth Pauline “Betty” Passed away, in her 86th year, peacefully at her home in Waterdown, surrounded by family on November 11, 2016 after a lengthy dance with heart disease. Betty was predeceased by parents, Alvin and Irene Rule of Calumet, MI and brother-in-law, Clifford James of Sault Ste Marie, ON. Betty is survived by C. Roy James, her devoted husband, of 63 years, her beloved children, Lory of Toronto, John A.(Carol) of Calgary, her much loved grandchildren Robyn and Brockton, as well as her truly extended family. Born in Laurium, Michigan on December 13, 1930, Betty grew up in the Upper Peninsula, where she trained as a Nurse, met and married her life partner, C. Roy. Together, in 1953, they moved to the Northern Ontario town of Wawa, where they raised their children, built the family cottage on Kabenung Lake. In 1969, the family moved south to Burlington, Ontario and ultimately to Waterdown, in 1983. She held many volunteer roles in her communities, worked as a registered nurse, then began as a realtor in 1972. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends in their welcoming homes, traveled the world with C Roy, played; bridge, piano, curling, some golf, remained passionate about pickerel fishing, picking wild blueberries and raspberries, finishing maple syrup and preserves. In each community Betty made many dear and lifelong friends. A Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held at KITCHING, STEEPE & LUDWIG FUNERAL HOME , 146 Mill St. N., Waterdown on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 2-4 p.m., with Remembrances at 3 p.m. Special thanks, over recent years, to the supportive family, friends and her Medical care teams, most recently the team from CCAC, for their heartfelt efforts. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke foundation. Please sign the Tribute Wall at www.kitchingsteepeandludwig.com