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JAMES HERBERT MORTEMORE
Date of Passing: Mar 14, 2001
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJAMES HERBERT MORTEMORE James Herbert Mortemore, age 89 years of Roblin, and formerly of Boggy Creek, MB, passed away March 14, 2001 at Roblin District Health Centre, Roblin, MB. "Jim" or "Mort" as he was known to many far and wide, and his late wife Monica had operated Morts Grocery and Post Office at Boggy Creek for many years. Morts Grocery operated from 1946-2000 and the Post Office operated from 1948-1990. Jim served his country serving with the 70th Battery, 8th L.A.A., 4th Division, Cdn. Army from July 1941 to February 1946, attaining the rank of Sgt. Maj. His service took him to England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. For many years Jim served as Padre with The Royal Canadian Legion, San Clara Branch No. 237. James was predeceased by his beloved wife Monica (nee Connors) his parents, Herbert and Rosa (nee Weedon) Mortemore, and his brother Sid. Surviving to mourn James death are his loving daughter Monica "Pat" (James) Bretchka of Winnipeg; granddaughter Kimberly (Dennis) Sibilleau of Ste. Claude; great-grandchildren, Patrice and Paul-James Sibilleau of Ste. Claude; brother Reginald (Jennie) Mortemore of Roblin. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 17 at 11:00 a.m. from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Roblin, with Fr. Mariano Batucan officiating. The Royal Canadian Legion, San Clara Branch No. 237 and Roblin Branch No. 24 will form the Honour Guard. Interment will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of James may be made to a charity of ones choice. NAIRN-CHYZ FUNERAL HOME Entrusted with Arrangements 937-2111
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 16, 2001
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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It always seemed strange to grow up with the same name as "Uncle Jim" and on second thought might have been just as strange for him. Anyway, thie opportunity presented itself to put down something in tribute to him. I always enjoyed being in his presence and eventually tried to be a little like him. That seems a positive from a life. His sense of humour was renowned and he was welcomed at most gatherings because of it. Some of the stories that resulted were almost too outrageous to be true, but then you had to take in to account the "Jim" factor, meaning they probably were. This past summer I managed to visit with Monica who was kind enough to visit when I was passing through Winnipeg. A very good visit that reminded me that I needed to put words down. She too reminded me of Jim. Some mannerisms the same, of course. I miss him, too. A very good man. May he continue to rest in peace. J.R.Mortemore Edmonton - Posted by: Jim Mortemore (Nephew) on: Jan 20, 2014