JIMMY RAYMOND PARADIS

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JIMMY RAYMOND PARADIS April 7, 1955 - August 19, 2011 Tragically on August 19, 2011, Jim went home to be with the Lord, at the soft age of 56. Though his time on this earth was short, he will be greatly missed by all the people he met and touched. Jim was predeceased by his daughter, Marcie Anna Paradis in infancy; his mother, Victoria nee (Kowalyshen); father, George Paradis and numerous uncles. Left to mourn Jim's passing are his daughter, Megan (Steven); wife, Claire; sister, Darlene (Peter); grandchildren, Logan, Noah, Alexander; special friend, Donna; niece, Madison; and nephews, Tyson and Austin, and numerous other cousins, nieces and nephews. Jim was a good student, and fast learner at everything he set his mind to. He enjoyed all sports, but hockey was his passion. He especially enjoyed his fly-in fishing trips with his buddies from CN. Jim loved music and learned to play the guitar as a pre-teen. He loved the time he spent with his daughter, while taking her to violin lessons. Jim was wed to Claire on October 9, 1976, and they were blessed with one daughter, Megan. Jim was employed with the C.N.R. for 37 years, he had just recently retired on May 19, 2011, and had only received one pension cheque from the retirement, he was so looking forward to. He was so proud of his three grandsons, speaking of them often. His presence will be missed in their lives. God be with you Jim, love your family. Viewing will be held Thursday August 25, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Wheeler Funeral Chapel, 211 Regent Ave. West. Funeral Service will follow on Friday, August 26, 2011, at 1:00 p.m., Wheeler Funeral Chapel, 211 Regent Ave. West. Funeral Arrangements In Care Of WHEELER FUNERAL CHAPEL 211 REGENT AVE. WEST AT BOND 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 26, 2011