1Newspaper - Winnipeg Free Press, 21 Dec 1999.
"JAMES WILLIAM REEVES On Monday, December 20, 1999, James entered into Gods hands after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimers Disease. He lost so much to Alzheimers, since its rapid progression in 1996. Remaining to forever cherish James memory are his wife Elma; son Garry Reeves; daughters, Cheryl (Gary) Hudzick and Bonnie (Manfred) Klammer; sons, Archie (Beverley) Reeves and Bruce (Nicky) Reeves; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Jason (Candice) Farski and Corinne Farski; two step-grandchildren; Elmas two brothers and four sisters; their spouses and families. Jim was predeceased by his parents; first wife Fern (Rogers) and infant daughter Colleen; as well as all of his many brothers and sisters. James was born on August 30, 1926 and worked at an early age to survive. He served in the army during the Second World War and was among one of the first reconnaissance troops to liberate Holland. Over the years, he pursued many occupations, which included automotive and heavy duty repair, pressure vessel welding, superintendent of transportation for the Springfield School Division and county shop supervisor in Brooks, Alberta. James excelled in welding and mechanical trades, which he had learned while in the army. He had a talent for fixing, designing and building things. James enjoyed reading his Bible. In his spare time, he loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed camping, oilpainting, playing his guitar and violin, story telling and baking pies and bread. Our family will be having a private family Funeral Service in memory of James, which will be held on Wednesday, December 22 in the Wojciks Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Ave. at Sharp Boulevard. Interment will follow in the Military Section of Brookside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made in James memory to the Treasured Memories Campaign, 320 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2W6 or to the Deer Lodge Foundation, 2109 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3J 0L3. James family has entrusted his arrangements to the care of: WOJCIKS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897-4665."
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"James F. Ormrod, Jr
Birth 1906
Death 1988 (aged 81–82)
Burial Serenity Gardens Memorial Park, Largo, Pinellas County, Florida, USA."
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Memorial - ORMROD, Irene B. 103, of Tarpon Springs, died Dec. 9, 2011. She was born in Worcester, MA Feb. 6, 1908 and was the only child of Delvica and William Quillia. She married her husband, James Ormrod in 1926 (he passed away in 1988). She and Jim moved to Clearwater, in 1970 and enjoyed 62 years of happy marriage. They were both active in the Order of Eastern Star, achieving the high honor of Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron for the State of Massachusetts. Jim was also a 32nd Degree Mason and a Metalergist by Trade. Irene was a homemaker and taught piano for many years. They enjoyed traveling in New England and many foreign countries. They had 2 children, Donald and Russell (who died in 2002). Donald and his wife Janet live in Tarpon Springs and have 5 children. Irene is also survived by her 5 grandchildren, 19 great-grand-children and 7 great- great-grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Barbara Ormrod of Spring Hill. A visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14th from 11 am12 Noon, followed by a brief service at the Dobies Funeral Home in Tarpon Springs 727-942-0515. Interment will follow at Serenity Gardens in Largo. Our appreciation to Sunrise Christian Home in Holiday and the Madison Pt. Nursing Home in New Port Richey and the Gulfside Regional Hospice of Pasco County for their loving care and support. Published in the St. Petersburg Times on December 13, 2011."
"Irene Blanche Quillia Ormrod
Birth 6 Feb 1908 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
Death 9 Dec 2011 (aged 103) at Florida, USA
Burial Serenity Gardens Memorial Park, Largo, Pinellas County, Florida, USA