Obituary of James William Mead

A resident of Chatham, James Mead passed away with his wife by his side at the CK Hospice on Wednesday, June 17, 2O20, at the age of 76, after a brave battle with cancer. Born on June 16, 1944 in Manchester, England, James was the eldest son of the late James and Sarah Mead (nee Howard). Husband to Catherine (Cathy) Mead (nee Bedford) for 31 years. Loving father of Lisa Mead (Rugeley, England), Stuart (Jacqui) Mead (Yorkshire, England) and Jessica Mead (Chatham). Granddad of lllia (Lucas) Stafford, James (Victoria) Mead, and Josh Mead. Great-Granddad of Maisie, Harry and Phoebe all of England. Brother of the late Doris (Wally) Marsh (England), Eddie (Elaine) Mead (England), Jayne (John) Travis (England) and Peter (Jackie) Mead (England). Son-in-law of James A. and the late Beverly Bedford of Chatham. Brother-in-law of the late Cindy and Patrick Burton (Ridgetown), Carolann and Gerry Passingham (Sarnia), Chris and Kevin Shaw (Chatham) and Jamie Bedford (Chatham). Proud uncle to many nieces, nephews and great nieces, great nephews in both Canada and England. Jimmy served in the British Military, Army Division, from January 1964 - December 1986. He retired as Staff Sergeant after 22 years. He vacationed in Canada, where he met his beloved. He immigrated to Canada in 1988 and he and Cathy married on May 27, 1989 in Chatham ON. Together they raised their daughter Jess. He wore many hats in life - hospital orderly, supervisor, military, dishwasher, cook, labourer, and finally in security at Navistar where he retired in 2010. But the most important hat he wore was the love he had and gave his family and friends. ln keeping with Jimmy's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation and a private family burial will take place at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Special thanks to Dr. Qumosani, Dr. Burgess, Dr. Sutherland, Dr. Stronks, Dr. Sullivan, LHIN, VON nurses (especially Myles) CK Hospice nurses, support staff and PSW's for all their excellent care and compassion given to our family during Jimmy's illness. lt was very much appreciated and did not go unnoticed. Donations in James' memory can be made to CK Hospice, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com "GONE FROM OUR LIVES, BUT FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS"