O'DONNELL, James Francis - It is with great sadness that we announce that James Francis O'Donnell passed away peacefully on November 20, 2019 at the age of 87.
He will be missed by his beloved and devoted wife Anne Marie (White), his sons Patrick (Mary), Andrea (deceased), Kevin (Rita), James (Claudine), and his daughter Kerry (Scot Watson).
His memory will be shared with love also by his grandchildren Erin, Jaime, Neil, Sean, Rachel, Jessica, James, Jordan and Emma, and step-granddaughters Emily and Sarah.
He will be fondly remembered by his brothers Jack, Anthony (Beverley), and sisters Peggy (Russell Duggan) Joan and Theresa (Rod Parry).
Jim is now reunited with his father James, mother Violet, and his brothers Michael and Patrick who predeceased him.
He will be held dear in the hearts of his many nephews and nieces, cousins, and relatives in Ireland, and his many friends in London, Toronto and Florida.
Born in Cabbagetown in Toronto in 1932, he was President and CEO of Commercial Credit Corporation until he joined Scotiabank in 1979 as a General Manager in the Commercial area before accepting the position of Senior Vice President with overall Responsibility for the Bank's retail portfolio.
He practised and believed that giving something back in life was critical. He was a great believer in living a life that mattered, in every act of integrity, compassion, courage or sacrifice and encouraged others to emulate this process.
Cremation has taken place and services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home in Thornhill/Toronto on November 30th. Mass is open to all at 1:30 p.m. Immediate family interment at 2:30 p.m., reception for all family and friends at 3:00 p.m.
Donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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