JAMES MAURICE JONES

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JAMES MAURICE JONES (Jim or Big Jim) Passed on November 1, 2015. Jim was born in Birkenhead, Cheshire UK on June 9, 1930 and evacuated to North Wales during the Second World War, where he met Miriam Roberts, the love of his life and partner for 60 years. They were world travellers before settling in West St. Paul, MB in 1957. Jim worked in construction, eventually owning his own business. He was a true "Jack of All Trades". An avid horseman, trainer at Assiniboia Downs, showing hunter jumpers, Jim attended many horse events. A good day for Jim was: living room, soccer and a Guinness while cheering for Liverpool. Vacations to Florida and Cuba were among his favourites. The sea always fascinated him. Jim's wife Miriam, son Gerry (Kristine), daughter Janeen (Florent) Rivard; grandchildren, Justin (Mallory) Jones, Ryan (Nicole) Rivard, Shane Jones, Rae Ann Rivard; great-grandchildren, Sidney Rivard and Jayden Jones; all will miss his presence in their lives. Also left to mourn are his brother Geoffrey (Pauline) from Wales, sister Dorothy Clarke and sister-in-law Joyce Jones from Toronto, ON. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Cyril and Violet Jones; sister Margery Arrowsmith; brothers, Steve and Gerry Jones; and brother-in-law Frank Clarke. Jim left this world a better place with his great attitude, adventurous spirit, kind heart and kickin' sense of humour right to the end. The family wish to thank Seven Oaks Hospital and Palliative Care for their support. Thanks to all friends for the visits. "You will never walk alone" CHEERS Jim! Donations in memory of Jim can be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6 or online at mb.lung.ca. Cropo Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements. As per Jim's wishes, private family interment is planned.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 07, 2015