McMASTER – James “Jim” Brenton, 94, of Liverpool, NS, formerly of Winnipeg, MB. passed away peacefully with family by his side on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Queens General Hospital.
Jim was born April 27, 1925 in Chatham, New Brunswick. Jim was predeceased by his parents James and Evelyn (Smith) McMaster and his sisters Grace McMaster and Marion Paine (McMaster).
Jim is survived by Bryan, Laurice, Lauren and Kathleen Gerber of Winnipeg, MB.
Jim served as a machinist on the Corvettes in the Navy. He was the Broker / Owner of Reyner Realty and Woodstock Homes in Winnipeg. He was a 25 year member of the Canadian Real Estate Association. Jim was the President and General Manager of the Wildewood Club in Winnipeg. He was the President of the Manitoba Water Ski Association. He was a life member of the Royal Kennebecasis Yacht Club in St. John, New Brunswick. Jim was an avid outdoorsman spending time at the cottage in Manitoba fishing and sailing. He travelled to the Yukon, Alaska and Florida. He loved recanting “The shooting of Dan McGrew”.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Amy McMullin and staff of the 2nd floor Medical Unit at Queens General Hospital for their compassionate care given to Jim.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Jim’s request, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (Manitoba Division). Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Sharon McLaughlin
Condolences to Laurice, Bryan, Lauren & Kathleen, Jim fought a tough battle but he’s at peace now. Thinking of you all at this very sad time!!♥️
Robert & Lorraine Quinn
To Jim’s family:
Lorraine and I are very sad and miss Jim already. Jim had a very good, active life and he was the best neighbour anyone could wish for. He and his late family were best friends for many years and we were there for each other many, many times Our sincere condolences to all of Jim’s family, his many cousins, and friends in Liverpool and Winnipeg.
Dan williams
He lived up the road from me; such a sweet man. He will be missed, I used to make sure when my girls were little to go up for trick or treating. He was always happy to see them and their costumes
Stan Kaczanowski
We had the fortune of being Jim’s cottage neighbours since 1986. The stories that Jim could tell like no one else. Drinking “McMaster Beer” became a ritual –good thing we only had to walk about 50 yards to get back to our cottage HA!HA! Our entire family knew and loved Jim. He will be missed!!!
Stan,Virginia , Jason, Chantel, Jackson, Sophia Kaczanowski
Linda Rafuse
To Jim’s family……I had the pleasure of chatting with Jim several times. A very kind man, indeed and loved his appreciation for history. Our sincere condolences to his family.
Kind Regards,
Linda Rafuse
David Smith
A note of remembrance from Cousin Jim’s ‘Smith family’ residing in Saskatchewan. First cousin William ‘Bill’ Smith is living in Regina with his three daughters Diane, Denise and Debbie and their families. Bills wife of 61 years, Jacqueline Smith, passed away in April of this year. Bill‘s son David, lives in Saskatoon with his family. David lived in Winnipeg in the 80s and spent a great deal of time with Jim. He has many fond memories of Jim from then and many subsequent trips after. Jim visited the original Saskatchewan home of the Smiths in North Battleford a few times as well. We are all saddened by his passing but glad to know he’s taking on his fruitful role in eternity. If he’s met up with mom already, she’ll have clinked her glass of scotch with his mug of rum by now. May God bless their beautiful souls Dave Smith. C/O 640 Braeside View, Saskatoon, SK. S7V 1A7