James Edwin Halfyard
August 13, 1943 to April 3, 2022
Obituary
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of James E. Halfyard at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, age 78 years, formerly from Ochre Pit Cove.
Predeceased by his loving son Matthew, mother Virtue, father Eric, sister Shirley, brother Roy and Uncle Jack.
Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 43 years, Margaret (Hogan), his daughter Anne Marie (Tom), grandchildren Nettoya, Keith, and Stephane (Nicole), great grandchildren Alicia, Peyton, S J, Noah, Landen and Nate, brother, Johnny (Lucia), sister in law, Anne Halfyard, brother and sister in laws, especially Rose and Kevin Murphy who was always there to help.
Thanks to the Homecare workers Keith and Mary, as well as Jason when something needed to be hooked up or installed, thank you to the nurses on 7 East at St. Clare’s for their compassion and kindness that was shown to him while there.
I would also like to include his best friends Maureen and Ed who loved to play guitar and sing together to lift James’ spirits and to Elaine and Bert who kept him going in healthy food and desserts.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or service.
May you meet your family in heaven and never be alone,
we will keep your spirit alive with memories of love.
You will be missed, we love and cherish you forever,
until we meet again ….
We were so sad to learn of Jim’s passing – just yesterday. We will miss you always neighbour. We will take comfort in knowing you are no longer suffering. We will continue to share neighbourly stories to keep your memory alive. Fly high to your boy!
Margaret, Darren & Nick Earle
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time,
Maude & John Campbell
Marg,, daughter Anne-Marie, brother Johnny and other members of the Halfyard family:
Clayton and I are so sorry and saddened to hear of my cousin Jim’s passing. Jim would frequently visit my family in Adam’s Cove during his single days and most special were the visits he made after returning from his work trips in Ontario…. He brought back so many stories and news from visiting his Aunt Ella and her family.
In later years, Clayton and I attended Jim’s and Marg’s wedding…a memory we fondly remember.
Jim was a regular visitor to our Home Hardware Store over the years and at those times we had many a chat catching up on family news. Jim was so knowledgeable on any topic. He will be missed.
Our sincere sympathy and thoughts to Marg and all Jim’s family during this difficult time.
Cherish your memories.
Julie and Clayton
Marge and family, our sincere condolences and sympathy on Jim’s passing. We were good buddies when growing up in the 1950’s, Jim in Ochre Pit Cove, and me in Western Bay. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your memories give you strength and courage. Reast on peace Jimmy.
Marge and family, with heartfelt sympathy in the loss of someone so very special.. I will treasure the memories of playing with Jim on the rocky shore of Ochre Pit Cove and Jim’s many visits to my home to trade comics with my brother.. Blessings.
Beryl Puddester-McKenna
Margate and family: sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.. Treasure all your fond memories that you shared together with Jim. God Bless
Marg and family, So sad to hear about Jim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep your happy memories in your heart until you are reunited with him and Matthew. What a joyous day that will be. God Bless🌻
Aunt Marg and family, we are deeply heartbroken and saddened of Uncle Jim’s passing. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers and never forgotten. We will always remember the happy memories and hold them dear to our hearts. May God bless you and give you the strength to get through this difficult time. Our deepest condolences to you all. Love Kim, Franco, Alessandro and Adriano Colosimo
Dear Marg and family, my heart goes out to you all. Jim had so many wonderful stories to share with me and dad when we traveled to NL in 2018. I pray God gives you the strength and guidance to help you during this very difficult time. Please take care of yourself and know that I’m keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you lots of love from Cape Breton xo
Marg, and family, We were so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I remember so well the nights my mother would say “ Don’t turn the light over the door off yet. Jim might stop in on his way home from up the shore.” As a young man he travelled all over Canada,, for work and to see the other provinces. Then he met you, the love of his life, and he had no desire to leave Newfoundland again. Bob and Jim enjoyed fishing trips together. And I enjoyed our long chats and hearing great stories. . You will miss him but he is now reunited with Matthew so there’s consolation in knowing that.. I will keep you in my prayers.
Love, Marilyn & Bob
Margaret we are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your and Jim’s families. We enjoyed his many conversations over the years.Keep your memories close to your heart and know that Jim is reunited with Matthew his loving son..His suffering is over and may he rest in peace.
Margaret and family, we are sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. It was always pleasant to chat with him over the years. Rest in peace.
I remember the Halyards when they would visit their son in the Janeway Hospital. I was one of the nurses that took care of their son Mathew, while he was in the Janeway . Such a nice couple !So sorry for your loss! Jane Laite RN ( Woodford)