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Farewell, old friend

obituary Jim’s great passion was for cars, especially condolences to the family can be made at
Jim Kenny Mustangs and this led naturally to the www.sjfh.ca.
start of his career in St. Thomas at Fearn
The last time that many of us saw Jim
Ford. Jim then moved on to Elgin Handles was in November 2016 when he received
LBMAO (Retired Field Servicees Manager) and then started his own business, Ancris the LBMAO Industry Achievement Award for
Marketing. Jim finished his career as Field that year. Described as a true professional,
Services Manager for the LBMAO. He was as Field Services Manager he travelled over
ames Anthony Kenny of St. Thomas active locally in Oldtimers Hockey, Baseball 1 million kilometres, criss-crossing the
Jpassed away peacefully at the St. and the Optimists. Replacing the Mustangs province while “spreading the message” of
Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on of his earlier years, the blue tractor on the benefits of the LBMAO and enjoying the
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in his 77th Pulley Road became his favourite vehicle friendship of the members.
year. Jim is survived by his loving wife Anne (see above). Jim had many loves, but above One of Jim’s most successful initiatives
(nee Petto); his daughter Christiane (Court) all his wife Anne, daughter Christiane, her was the idea of providing lift truck safety
and granddaughter Lauren of Bermuda; his husband Court and granddaughter Lauren. certification training to the industry
brothers Bryan Kenny (Mary) of Iona and Cremation has taken place. right in their workplaces. To ensure this
David Kenny (late Nancy) of St. Thomas; Arrangements were entrusted to the training would receive full accreditation
his niece Kate Kenny of St. Thomas; his Shawn Jackson Funeral Home, 31 Elgin by the Ministry of Labour, Jim successfully
sister-in-law Anna Koehl (late Melchior) of Street, St. Thomas. A time for family and completed certification as a trainer from the
Hanover; and by his many nieces, nephews, friends to honour and celebrate Jim’s Transportation Health & Safety Association
cousins and friends. Predeceased by his life will be announced at a later date. If of Ontario (THSAO). This became one of
sister, Faye Pritchard. desired, donations to the Elgin-St. Thomas the LBMAO’s best received benefits of
Jim was born in Ottawa to the late Community Foundation – Community Fund membership.
Bernard and Irene Kenny. In his early years, will be gratefully acknowledged. Personal In the late 1990s, with the purpose

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