Obituary of Shirley James
September 27 1928 – May 7, 2016
Quietly and peacefully, at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Willis James (1997). Loving mother of Bonnie James (Brian Lutes) and Joanne Alexander (Courtney). Cherished “Grandma” of Derek Alexander, Tara Alexander (Jefte Chavez) and Jordan Lutes. Proud “Great Grandma” of Sophia and Elissa Chavez. Pre-deceased by her parents Alice and Robert Powell; her brother Jackie Powell and her sister Joan Booth. Survived by a brother Don Powell (Suzanne). Shirley will be greatly missed by her dear and devoted friend Theresa Carron. She will also be missed by extended family and friends including residents and staff at the Arnprior Villa. Friends were invited to join Shirley’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 10-10:45 a.m. A Funeral Service was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Partners in Caring Foundation of the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital would be greatly appreciated.