It is with great sadness that the family of James McMorran of
Lincoln, NB announce his sudden passing on November 9th, 2019 at the
Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton. Jim was born in St.
Stephen, NB on January 24, 1943.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 56 years, Sharon
(Cumberland), children, Debora (Dave) Mack of Utopia, Ont., Carol Ann
(Dan) Hatheway of Richibucto Rd, NB, Marilyn (Peter) Johnston of
Barrie, Ont., and Larry (Lara Ross) McMorran of Lincoln, NB;
grandchildren, Jeremy, Steven & Sydney Mack, Brett &
Matthew Hatheway, Carson, Emily & Abigail Johnston and Jake
McMorran and his mother April; sisters Bessie (Ron) Sauve and Thelma
McMorran; brother Windsor; sister-in-law Marilyn Steen and
brother-in-law Eldon (Bonnie) Cumberland.
Jim was predeceased by his parents J. Blaney and Mabel
(Morrison) McMorran, one sister & four
brothers.
Jim had a long career with the Canadian Armed Forces. He was
proud to be a soldier and was honored to serve his country. Over the
course of his 27-year career, Jim served with the Canadian Guards and
later the Royal Canadian Regiment including two UN peacekeeping tours
in Cyprus. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Petawawa
Branch #517 and Oromocto Branch #93. Following his military
retirement, he worked for UNB Fredericton campus security. Jim was a
50-year member of the Masonic Lodge. In his leisure time he had a
passion for golf and could be found in the early daylight hours on the
fairways. Jim was also an accomplished dart player and travelled
across the country to compete.
Jim’s family would like to thank those who cared
for him in recent years, his caregiver Sheila Bishop and the staff of
the Veteran’s Health Unit, Fredericton.
Family will receive comfort at The S.O. Mehan & Son
Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB. on Thursday,
November 14, 2019 from 1 PM until service time on Thursday. A
celebration of Jim’s life will be held following the
visitation at 2:30 PM. Interment will be at the Scotch Ridge United
Church Cemetery following the service.
In Jim’s memory and in lieu of flowers, the family
suggests donations to your local SPCA or to the charity of
one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family online
at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca