James "Jim" Alexander Delaney, Cloverville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 28th, 2015 at the age of 80.
Born June 3rd, 1935 he was a son of the late Theresa (MacLellan) and Bernard Delaney of Pleasant Valley.
Jim was the husband of Isabel (Cameron) Delaney, whom he married on June 30th, 1959. They shared 56 years of marriage, and together created a legacy in their four beautiful daughters; Marie (Ian) Thorn, Bonnie (Kevin) DeCoste, Annette (Raymond) McAllister, and Angela Delaney. In his early years, Jim worked in a bronze factory in Brooklyn, New York, but later returned to Nova Scotia where he started a family with his wife Isabel. He worked as a mechanic for 40 years, during which he owned and operated his own service station for 25 years in Havre Boucher. He then worked for 10 years as a car salesman for Dale Motors.
Jim spent the last 30 years of his life being a devoted and loving grandfather to his 6 grandchildren; Matthew, Chelsey, Beth, Carlee, Scott and Alex, and 1 great-grandchild, Brayden. He was an avid bowler and gardener, loved his animals, and enjoyed fishing and four wheeling with his three grandsons at his side. He loved to dance with his wife Isabel and particularly enjoyed listening and dancing to Newfoundland music. Jim was a compassionate and generous man who always knew how to put a smile on the faces of those around him. He departed leaving infinite words of wisdom, having taught those around him the importance of love, forgiveness, and family. He spent his final days celebrating his life telling stories and helping his family accept his journey, all while keeping his witty sense of humour and showing overwhelming courage, dignity, and strength.
Jim is predeceased by his parents, Theresa (MacLellan) and Bernard Delaney; as well as six of his thirteen siblings; Mary, Jackie, George, Doug, Howard, and sister Ronnie.
He is survived by his wife, four daughters, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, five brothers Hughie, Bernie, Roddy, Dan, and Martin, and sisters Barbara and Stella, as well as many loved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm in C.L.Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish. Funeral Mass will be held in St. Ninian Cathedral on Wednesday at 11:00am Reverend Andrew Boyd presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery.
Memorial donations may me made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. Online condolences. www.clcurry.com.