JAMES ROOSEVELT STEVENSON (published on March 16, 2010)
JAMES ROOSEVELT STEVENSON After a great life, James went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Bethania Personal Care Home with family by his side. Remaining to forever cherish James' memory are his sons Jim (Yvette), Gary Judge (Marie), Darryl (Dale), Bruce (Wanda); grandchildren, Alyana (Jimmy), Chassidy, Tavail, Jennifer Rose, and Pierre; and great-grandchildren, Tristan, Skylar, Mytayah, and Dekotah. James was lovingly known as J.R., Jimmy, Pops and Poppa. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Inez, of many years, on October 25, 1981. There are few people in the world that enjoyed their life with passion, never uttering a negative comment to anyone and always willing to help other people. The kind of person who placates a troubled situation with a disarming smile and peaceful outlook on life. People of this nature are very rare. They are special and unique. James was undoubtedly such a person. He was born in Annapolis Royal, NS in 1919, a town which is rich in history. As a young man of 21, and like many men his age, James enlisted in the Second World War with the Canadian Forestry Corps Battalion. He was stationed in Scotland. At the end of the war, James decided to venture out to Western Canada in pursuit of employment and adventure. He arrived in Winnipeg in 1949. He became a sleeping car porter for the Canadian National Railway. James worked for the Canadian National Railway and VIA Rail for over 35 years. During his last five years with VIA Rail, James was In-Charge-Porter on the Churchill line. The church played a fundamental role in the life of James. He attended the Pilgrim Baptist Church where he enjoyed being part of a devoted group of people who wanted to serve the Lord. James was an avid reader and loved History, World Events, and Politics. But it was in the Holy Bible that James sought true solace and guidance, often quoting Scriptures and being the consummate Good Samaritan. No one could have asked for a more wonderful and loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. No words can express how much James will be missed, and no words can express how much he was loved. They say angels walk among us, and to all who knew James, were acutely aware, that we had a true angel on earth. James lived a wonderful, fruitful and blessed life! Our family would like to thank the staff of Bethania Personal Care Home for their care and kindness given to our father over the past few years. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main Street with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the War Amputations of Canada (Manitoba Branch), 1 Maybrook Dr., Toronto, ON M1V 5K9 We miss you and love you dearly and deeply! Arrangements entrusted to: Glen Lawn Funeral Home 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. 982-7550