James MAYHEW

MAYHEW, James Elkanah "Jimmy" Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the Pembroke Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Renfrew, Ontario on September 6, 1937. He was the youngest son of the late James Stanley Mayhew and the late Alice Alexandria Leckie. He grew up on the family farm in Horton with his sister, Evelyn Bulmer and two older brothers, Lewis and Harry, all of whom predeceased him. He leaves to mourn his dear sister-in-law Irene Mayhew, and his six nephews and four nieces: Roy Bulmer (Carol Anne), Marilyn Nolan (Rick), Gladys Ogley (Dave), Harry Bulmer (Liz), Brian Mayhew (Brigitte), Cindy Bieschlag (Paul), Bruce Mayhew (Mary Jane), Diana Renaud (Peter), Brent Mayhew (Angela) and Barry Mayhew (Jacqueline); as well as many great nieces and nephews. Music was Jim's life from the time he was a small child. Many people will remember him from when he played with the Ottawa Valley Melodiers, throughout the Valley and beyond. His last years were spent in Pembroke, Ontario where he was organist for Holy Trinity Anglican Church. He also entertained at Treadles Cafe and Westwinds Restaurant in Pembroke. Resting at the MALCOLM, DEAVITT & BINHAMMER FUNERAL HOME, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Friday from 2 to 4:00 and 7 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Pembroke on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Goshen Cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy, donations to Holy Trinity Anglican Church would be appreciated). Online condolences and donations are available at www.malcolmanddeavitt.com.