Obituary of James Papple

PAPPLE, James Elwood "Jim" - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 14th 2014 in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his beautiful wife Olga (Andrews), sister Norma Martin and niece Helen Giles. Jim leaves behind his much loved sons; Don (Kim) Papple of St. Catharines and Ford (Michelle) Papple of Guelph. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren James Jr, (Phoebe) Nicholas, Erin, Lyndsay and Patrick Papple. Dearly missed by his great-grandson Thomas. Jim will also be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and cousins. Born and raised in Brantford, Jim played trumpet for the T.C.B. of Bell Canada. Jim graduated from B.C.I. and received technical training in poultry science at the University of Guelph. He had a long and successful career as a chicken sexer and caponizer. He was a proud farmer and he and Olga enjoyed many great times with their neighbours in the 500 club. Both he and Olga were avid curlers at the Brantford Golf and Country Club and the Brant Curling Club for many years. Jim enjoyed relaxing days at the cottage with his Turkey Point friends and neighbours. He was a true gentleman till the end and always had a twinkle in his eyes. "Dad we know you are in a better place now and that you are enjoying your bacon and egg breakfast there". The family would like to thank all the great nurses at the Brantford General Hospital who helped dad over the last 13 years. Friends will be received at the BECKETT-GLAVES FAMILY FUNERAL CENTRE, 88 Brant Avenue on Friday from 10-11 a.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Farringdon Burial Ground. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brantford General Hospital - Dialysis Unit. A tree will be planted in memory of Jim in the Beckett-Glaves Memorial Forest.