Mr. James Henry Maxwell of Amherst Nova Scotia passed away on Sunday, April 12 2015 in Saint John in comfort and at peace.  Jim was born in Sackville, New Brunswick on March 11, 1926 to Murray and Ina Maxwell with brother Don and sisters Irene, Barb and Jean.

Jim was married to Eileen Pearl Spence and enjoyed a long and happy life together with Eileen passing in February of this year. He is survived by his daughter Debbie living in New Jersey, his son Jim living in Dubai, his son Jeff living in Mexico and his son Jay living in Saint John and was predeceased by his son Jon, of Saint John.

After a short period in the army, Jim took a position with Atlantic Wholesalers finishing his career as Manager of the Amherst, Nova Scotia Branch. Through-out his life, Jim was active with his family enjoying each summer at the cottage at Amherst Shore fishing mackerel and lobster and teaching his children golf and card games. He was an avid golfer and bridge player playing with friends, family and in tournaments.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer society or research of colon cancer would be appreciated.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB (506-364-1300).  There will be no visitation or funeral at this time.  A graveside service will take place in the Sackville Cemetery on May 19th  at 11:00AM. The family will have a celebration of life for both Jim and Eileen in early July for family and friends.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the funeral home Facebook page.