Obituary of James Skehin

SKEHIN, James Patrick Sr.- Passed away on Tuesday September 13, 2011 at the Royal Henley Retirement Residence at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Ann for 58 years. Cherished father of Rita (Georg) Kostyk, Dennis Skehin, Mary (Rod Wilson) Parker and Michael (Sandra) Skehin. Cherished grandpa of Andrew (Sandra Miller) Parker, Matthew Parker, Katie and Liz. Jim will be sadly missed by his brother Joseph (Elizabeth) and nieces and nephews in England and Ireland. Predeceased by his son Jim (2007). James was the former Director of the Lincoln County Separate School Board. He was an avid stamp collector, history buff and sports enthusiast. Family and friends will be received at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Thursday September 15 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers will take place at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Julia R.C. Church on Friday September 16th at 10:30 a.m. with a Rite of Committal at Victoria Lawn Cemetery to follow. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Research or Hospice Niagara would be appreciated by his family.