Mavis Elizabeth James
Posted Jul 23, 2024 | 4:35 PM
Mavis Elizabeth James passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at the Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound on Thursday July 18th, 2024.
Born at RR3 Frankford, Ontario on November 19th, 1936, to Alice and Reginald Coombes.
Beloved wife of William John James. Loving mother of Andrea and husband Greg Mesich of Keswick Ontario, Christopher and wife Nadia Wang of Tainan, Taiwan. Proud Grandmother of Audrey, Amelia and Hannah Mesich, Frederick and Alicia James. Dear sister of Veva Curtis and brother-in-law Charles Curtis, brother-in-law Barry Hewton and brother-in-law Doug Potts. Mavis will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Predeceased by sisters Enid Mighton, Sally Steele, Janice Hewton, Gwen Potts and brother Roger Coombes.
Mavis was a graduate of Queen’s University, taught elementary and secondary school and later was an underwriter at Co-Operators Insurance Company. Among the activities she enjoyed were curling, golfing, sailing, canoeing and travel as well as activities at the Recreation Centre. Mavis received great care from Dr. Gladwell, Dr. Newton and the nurses at Brightshores Health System.
Visitation for family and friends will be at Brian E Wood Funeral Home 250 14th St. W Owen Sound 519- 376-7492 on July 26th 10 am – 12 pm. A memorial service to celebrate Mavis’ life will be held at the funeral home at noon the same day followed by a reception. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be after the reception at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
As a remembrance of Mavis, the family would appreciate donations to Chapman House Hospice, Brightshores Health System or the charity of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to Mavis’ family by visiting her memorial at www.woodfuneralhome.ca.
- First Name : Mavis
- Last Name : James
- Funeral Home : Brian E Wood Funeral Home, Owen Sound
- URL : https://www.woodfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/Mavis-James?obId=32406411
