At Extendicare Maple View on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the age of 69.
Survived by his wife Carol Ann Goodmurphy. Father of Derek Morris (Andria), Lee Ann Russell (James), Jackie Rickard (Sylvain Noel) and Kim Rickard (Brian Heise). Grandfather of Justin Rickard, Jesse Rickard, Stephen Rickard, Amada Russell, Noah Russell, Olivia Morris, Chloe Morris and Drew Morris. Great grandfather of Erik Rickard, Owen Rickard, Severyn St. John-Rickard and Perenial Rickard. Predeceased by his mother Marie Morris.
As per James’ wishes, cremation will take place. A Celebration of Life will be held in 2025.
Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Visit www.osullivanfuneralhome.com. to leave condolences for the family. Arrangements entrusted to O’Sullivan Funeral Home (215 St. James St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 1P7, 705-759-8456).