Surrounded by his loving family, James Desmond passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 5, 2007 in his 97th year. Beloved husband of Eileen for 65 years. Loving father of Jim (Zoey), Dawn Ellis (Austin), Angus (Judith), Philip (Theresa), Heather (Linda), Joan Thibodeau (Marc), Yvonne and Sharon Wood-Anderson (Dean). Cherished grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 14. Dear brother of Peter (Pauline), late John (late Ida) and the late Joan DeMolen (late Hank). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Krizysztof Niewinski officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the United Way (Sault Ste. Marie Chapter) would be appreciated by the family.
