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JAMES STEPHEN FARRELL
Born: Apr 10, 1933
Date of Passing: Apr 11, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJAMES STEPHEN FARRELL
James Stephen Farrell passed away peacefully April 11, 2024, at the age of 91.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 67 years, Norma Jean, brother Bruce, children, Glen (Mary), Laurie, Stephen, and Sandra, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Jim was born in Iroquois Falls, Ontario, and spent an adventurous youth in Nipigon, Ontario. After graduating from the Radio & Television Arts Program at Ryerson Institute of Technology, he embarked on a long career in Winnipeg. At CJAY TV he was a news reporter and co-hosted "Your Government", as well as producing and hosting the live outdoor sports show "Manitoba Sportsman". He was news editor / director at CKRC radio, and was best known as co-anchor of CKND-TV "First News".
Jim was passionate about horse racing and was past President of the Manitoba Harness Horseman Association. He owned both standardbred and thoroughbred horses. He was also a track announcer at Assiniboia Downs for several seasons.
Jim had a big personality and a big heart. In the end, Jim’s message to us all was: “It’s been a great life!”.
Thank you to the staff of Riverview Health Centre 3E for your compassionate care.
The family will be having a private celebration of Jim’s life.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 20, 2024, Apr 20, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Dear Norma, Glen, Lori, Stephen and Sandy, I am saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Always so funny, friendly and kind. I remember the first time I met Jim, I walked into the Farrell house and there was Jim changing one of the twins on the kitchen counter. He greeted me warmly and then told me to pick up the other twin who was crying and cuddle until he was ready to change twin #2. (Always a hands on Dad) I then became the Farrell's babysitter and loved every moment of that time. Through the years, I would run into Jim and Norma at one of Stephens country band gigs, the last time was at a memorial get together, where we took up stories of the past and great memories of Aldine St. In closing, you always saw Jim with his Norma and Norma with her Jim. Always one with the other. Norma, place your right hand over your heart and there will be your Jim forever. Love, Sharon. - Posted by: Sharon Mussellam-Gluting (Family Friend) on: Apr 20, 2024
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Sad to hear about Jim’s passing My condolences to Norma Jean and family Worked with Jim at CJAY TV Great times and tons of laughs Use to meet at the casino in Transcona. Always had time to chat will miss him Rudy Moroz. - Posted by: Rudy moroz (Co-worker) on: Apr 20, 2024
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Some great memories from back in the days of CJAY and CKND. Condolences to Norma Jean and family. - Posted by: Craig Vickery (Friend) on: Apr 20, 2024