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JAMES WILLIAM HANDFORD
Born: Jan 23, 1957
Date of Passing: May 03, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJAMES WILLIAM HANDFORD
Jim passed away May 3, 2023, in Winnipeg at the age of 66. He died peacefully with family by his side. Jim was born in Winnipeg on January 23, 1957.
He is survived by his sister Lorraine Handford and his brother Ian Handford (Liz Jarvis); his nieces Leane Sterling and Kerri Lepp (Jason); his nephew Henry Handford; his stepmother Donna Handford and her children, Lynn (Paul), Daniel (Patricia), Catherine (Peter), David (April), and Janice (David); his stepfather Richard Hurak and his son Ricky (Cathy); and many Speirs and Chapman families throughout Canada. He was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Robert Handford and Margaret Handford (nee Speirs), his brother Bruce Handford, and his stepbrother Brian Hurak.
Jim was always passionate about statistics and games and had an incredible aptitude for mathematics and physics. He was a strong chess player from a very young age. He loved playing cards and board games with his friends and family. He was a lifelong fan of the Minnesota Twins. He loved spending time at the family cottage in Loni Beach, playing baseball in the day, and trying to tune in distant ball games on the radio in the evenings. Jim led a particularly peaceful, spiritual and honourable life. He was a kind soul and endlessly generous. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
There will be a private family ceremony at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peer Connections Manitoba, 204-786-1616, peerconnectionsmb.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 06, 2023
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I am so sorry to hear James' passing. James was my best friend in junior high school at River Heights. He was a brilliant student, with a wonderful sense of humor. I will always remember James with a smile on his face. Deepest condolences to his family. - Posted by: John Sisler (Friend) on: Oct 31, 2023
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I am so sorry to hear this. I am thinking of you both, Lorraine and Ian. Much love. - Posted by: Diane Alexander (Friend) on: May 10, 2023
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I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I have known him since I was a little kid. He had lived in the same apartment block as my mom and many of his friends. My mom Rose, and Pam both passed late last year. They were always downstairs playing cards or board games in the common room. He was very smart and will be missed by many people at the block. - Posted by: Norman LaCoste (Friend) on: May 10, 2023
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To all the Handford Family: My deepest sympathy. Jamie was just part of the gang at Loni Beach and all the sailing classes we took all those years ago. He will be missed. Yours, Sidney Macaw - Posted by: Sidney Macaw (childhood friend) on: May 06, 2023