Longmire – James “Jim” Ritson Sr, aged 84, of Milfrod, Annapolis Co., died peacefully at Queens General Hospital in Liverpool, NS.
Jim was the son of the late Kendall and Beulah (Weir) Longmire.
Jim enjoyed watching sports, especially NASCAR and football, and was a lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and flyfishing and going on backwoods trips with his friends, around the woods and waters of his family home in Milford, Anna. Co. He also enjoyed gardening, cutting firewood on the family woodlot in Victory, league bowling, CB camp-outs, snowmobiling, and social events like dances, parties and cribbage tournaments.
Jim worked as a machinist and draftsman, and ran his own woodworking businesses in the Valley and at his Milford home. He was a perfectionist and took pride in the quality of his work. He renovated the old family home himself. Jim enjoyed Christmas and always passed the gifts out on Christmas morning to his family.
He is survived by his children James “Jamie” (Kathi Peterson) Longmire, Faye (Brian) Swinemar, Karen (Kerry Oickle) Longmire, Bradley (Terri) Longmire and Kendall Longmire. Grandchildren, Cory (Jessica Vey) Hiltz, Andrew Hiltz, Amanda Swinemar, David Longmire, Kevin Swinemar and Hannah Longmire. Great-granddaughter, Grace Hiltz. Sisters, Anna Beeler and Peggy (Clem) Ford. Nieces and nephews. Step-son Andre (Helene Monfette)Tessier. Grandchildren, Jean Francois Levasseur and Sam Tessier. Former wife, Avon Longmire
He is predeceased by his beloved wife Nicole Metivier Longmire, brothers, Ray Weir and Donald Longmire, nephew John Beeler and step-daughter Lynn Tessier.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. At James’ request, there will be no funeral service at this time. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
Special thanks to the medical staff at Queens General Hospital and Yarmouth Regional Hospital for the compassionate care shown to Dad in his last days.
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Hannah McKinnon
Terri and Brad,
Sending sincere condolences on the loss of your father/father-in-law.
Heidi Petersen
Jamie, We are so sorry to hear about your dad, although we know he’d been very sick. Still it’s a tough time of year for everyone to cope with this loss. We’re thinking of you all and hope you find comfort in family and friends.
Heidi, Capitu, and Felipe
Susan Inglis
Terri and Brad,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Brad’s father. My thoughts are with you.
Susan
Inez & Donnie Shupe
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family
Andre Tessier
Our deepest condolences to all the family.
Hélène, Samuel et André
Jean-Francois Levasseur
Sincère condoléance to all the family and friends. This is a big lost. I will always cherish every moment I had with him. Vers sad news
Brenda and Ira
Sending mist sincere condolences to Jim’s family
RIP Jim
Evelyn Beeler
To my cousins Jamie, Faye,Bradley,Karen and Kendall,
Thinking of you all at this time.Joey and I always enjoyed stopping in and visiting Uncle Jimmy. Joey and Uncle Jimmy had some great conversations. I loved him very much and we will miss the visits.
Anne and Kurt Sarty
Terri, Brad and Family,
So very sorry for your loss.
Ron & Barb Campbell
To the Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Frances LANGILLE
I’m so very sorry to hear of Uncle Jimmy’s passing.
Much love to all of you.
Larry Porter
Sorry for your loss
Dianna Bowers
We worked together at Steel and Engine Products many years ago.Very nice man and I have fond memories.
Rest in peace.
Margo Hanley
To all of Brad’s family, my sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your loved one.
Isabelle Plante
Our deepest sympathy as you remember Jimmy. We hope you feel surrounded by much love.
Isabelle, Pascal and André Plante.
Norman and Bonnie
So very sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences
Jim & Norma Reid
Deepest condolences to you Karen (Kerry), Brad (Terry) and your families. This is not an easy time to have to say goodbye to a loved one. In time you will reminisce of all of your visits and adventures throughout his lifetime…..memories…..the greatest honour is to be fondly remembered. He is the end of a great era and will be missed.
Garnet & Geraldine DeMille
Condolences to all the family.
We have so many memories with Jim over the years. He will be sadly missed, especially back in Ash Hollow.
Rest in peace my friend.
Until we meet again..
Garnet, Geraldine and family.
Kathy Veinot
Brad and Terri
So sorry to see that your dad has passed. Please accept our sincere condolences . Remember we are next door and anything we can do at this difficult time please let us know. Our thoughts are with you.
Chubby and Kathy Veinot
Joanna MacDonald
Sending our condolences and love on the passing of your Dad. ❤️
Joanna, Mike and Sam
Bertha
The man I thought the world of for many years.
Leigh R Merry and Catherine R Merry
Sorry to hear of Jims passing. When he worked at Stenpro in Liverpool Leigh travelled with him .They had some exciting drives in the winter. Our sympathies to the family> RIP Jim!!!
Carol Grantham
Dear Jamie – Heidi sent me your father’s obituary today. I was very sorry to hear this sad news. He certainly had an interesting life and I know you will miss him. My sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of this special man. With love, Carol Grantham