It is with profound sadness that I share with you the death of my beloved husband and friend, James (Jim) Murray Jamieson on April 15, 2025.

Born in Antigonish NS to Murray and Blanche Jamieson (nee Dobson) and big sister Shirley (Shirl) on June 23, 1943.

Growing up in the small town of Queensport NS, James would quickly develop a lifelong love and appreciation for sports. His summers were spent pitching countless games of baseball and winters would be pond hockey with the boys. Having his cousins living nearby created a close-knit camaraderie that gave him a valued appreciation for family. Many stories he would share of Sadie, Harry and Charlie, all of whom he kept in close contact with throughout the years. After graduation he moved to Toronto and joined the British American Oil Company as a mail boy. Being so far from home he was thrilled to encounter another Maritimer working in the same building. He and Wayne struck up a friendship that lasted throughout his life. He eventually returned home to NS and settled in Halifax where he enjoyed a long career with the Provincial Government. He continued his participation in sports; many evenings were spent on the Halifax Commons playing softball or golfing at Brightwood Golf Club where he was a member of the Ringers. He excelled in golf and enjoyed playing in many tournaments around the Maritimes. After retirement from the province, he would go on to join the Commissionaires of NS working at the Medical Examiner's Office in Dartmouth.

He had an excellent work ethic and took great care in being presentable wherever he went. James owned many 'irons' and I'm not referring to the ones in his golf bag. He found ironing clothing therapeutic and would often use this time to think and ponder. James loved animals and nature and having those two together brought him so much joy. He loved his fur boy Oscar and their many adventures walking the trails and feeding the squirrels, birds and ducks. He had a quiet but secure faith that allowed him to love deeply and wear his heart on his sleeve. I will forever miss his 'Good Morning Darling' and his 'just because' surprises. His morning ritual of walks with Oscar and Tim H coffees for me, His notes of appreciation and love left in random places. So many of these little things that get taken for granted until they are no longer there.

Despite being born with a bi-cuspid valve, James was able to lead a very active and full life. He was a 3-time cancer survivor, with his last round of chemo taken in 2020. His diagnosis of Alzheimer's and Vascular Dementia this past January was really heartbreaking. There are no words to describe the frustration and sadness as you watch this disease rob your loved one of everything they once knew. I am thankful for the time God gave us together and the strength he enabled for me to care for James at home. His wishes were to die peacefully at home with me and Oscar at his side, and that is exactly how he left this world, we just didn't expect it so suddenly.

Absent from the body, present with His Lord- 'Till we meet again Sweetheart

Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his wife, Edie Jamieson (Miller) and little fur boy Oscar, Bedford; stepchildren, Eric (Amanda) Miller, Lower Sackville, Andrew (Carrie) Miller; and grandson, Wells, NB, Rachel (Karen) Miller, Dartmouth, Ben Miller, Mount Uniacke, sister, Shirley (Arthur) Lacey Dart. NS; aunt and Uncle, Bill and Mayola Dobson Dart. NS, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, sisters/brothers in law.

A very heartfelt thank you to those who spent time in our home caring for James with such love and devotion. God sent you all at the times I needed it most. James enjoyed the many treats that were made 'just for him' by his special nurse stepdaughter Rachel and the attention to detail in the little things that truly made his day easier. Thank you for the visits and phone calls, all an expression of your love that I know he felt. Something I have learned on this dementia journey, they may not remember what you said but they will remember how you made them feel. Thank you for making him "feel" loved.

Thank you as well to EHS and the paramedics who were especially helpful, gentle, and understanding with James's condition. I wish I could remember your names, you were exceptional, and it touched my heart deeply.

Cremation has taken place; A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In his memory, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society of NS or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Do Not Ask Me to Remember"

Do not ask me to remember,

Do not try to make me understand.

Let me rest and know you're with me.

Kiss my cheek, and hold my hand.

I'm confused beyond your concept.

I am sad and sick and lost.

All I know is that I need you to be with me at all cost.

Do not lose your patience with me.

Do not scold or curse my cry.

I can't help the way I'm acting.

Can't be different though I try.

Just remember that I need you.

That the best of me is gone.

Please don't fail to stand beside me

Love me till my life is done.

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