JAMES E. DANGERFIELD

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JAMES E. DANGERFIELD Peacefully on November 30, 2014 at Deer Lodge Centre, James passed away with family by his side. Remaining to cherish his memory are his children; James (Debbie), Paula Finkelstein (Bert), of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mark (Helena), Lisa Brunette (Tony) and son-in-law Brian Muirhead of Mississauga. Jim also leaves many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Rita Markey of Ottawa and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Monica; daughter Dorothy Muirhead; parents Jim and Dorothy Dangerfield and parents-in-law Jim and Nan MacKenzie. Jim was born on December 24, 1924 in the Norwood area of Winnipeg. He would live in Norwood nearly all his life. He joined the Navy during the war and saw active service on convoy duty to England and back. For the rest of his life he would regale family and friends with his navy stories. After the war, on June 29, 1946 Jim married his dear wife Monica. Together they enjoyed their family, friends, neighbours and especially their travels to many parts of the world Spain, Italy, The Holy Land, Yugoslavia, New Mexico, winters in Florida and summers at Victoria Beach. Jim worked for 20 years as owner /manager of the Leland Hotel. He then fulfilled a dream by finishing his high school education, which was interrupted by the war, then going on to the University of Manitoba to achieve a B.A. Jim and Monica were blessed with many good friends. He was an active member of St. Thomas More Chapel, Winnipeg Winter Club, the Hotel Association, and Refit Centre. In his early years he was an avid duck hunter and during his whole life, a voracious reader. He took an active interest in politics and even ran for city councillor at one point. Cremation has taken place and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 252 Dubuc St. with Msgr. Comeault officiating. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Deer Lodge Centre. In lieu of flowers, should friends so desire, donations in Jim's memory can be made to the Deer Lodge Foundation. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 13, 2014