Jim McBride, of West Palm Beach, Fla., passed away recently at his home with his family by his bedside.
Born in Winnipeg, Man., Jim spent his entire working life in Florida.
Jim enjoyed his visits back to Canada, and especially Fort Frances, Ont. He was pictured in the local Times a few years back helping to put up BIA banners in the downtown area.
Jim was a friend to many and really enjoyed taking his grandsons to hockey games.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred, in 2004.
Surviving family members are two daughters in Florida; his sister, Irene; and twin brother, Jack, in Winnipeg, Man. and Gordon in Fort Frances, Ont.
Interment will take place this week.