James Donald Anthony

Of Molega Lake. It is with great sadness that the family of James “Jim” Anthony, of Molega Lake, NS, announces his passing on May 18, 2010 at the South Shore Regional Hospital. Jim was born December 27, 1933 to the late Hulbert and Elizabeth “Ruth” (Redden) Anthony in Windsor, NS. Jim started his career in the automotive field in Windsor and Halifax before turning his hand to teaching at the Nova Scotia Community College. He was a passionate believer in continuing education and completed his B.Ed. (Dalhousie University) and M.S. (Nova University) later in life. He subsequently served as vice-principal and area director in the Nova Scotia Community College system. He also had a keen entrepreneurial spirit, and was involved in a number of business activities, including real estate, throughout Nova Scotia. Jim believed in giving back to the community and was active in a number of volunteer organizations. Amongst others, he served as president of the Windsor Jaycees, as secretary of the Atlantic Region Jaycees, and as a senator, for the Junior Chamber International. He was a founding member and past-president of the Kiwanis Club of Bridgewater and also served as lieutenant governor of the Eastern Canada and Caribbean Kiwanis. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Brian) Trenholm, of Fredericton, NB; son Doug (Cindy) Anthony and granddaughter Kailynn, of Russell, ON; son Ken (Bev) Anthony and grandsons Andrew and Michael, of Hubley, NS; brother Hulbert (Joyce) Anthony, of Middleton, NS; two aunts, Belle Chambers and Muriel Ward, and one uncle, Clyde Anthony, all of Windsor, NS; and many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and -nephews. Jim was predeceased by his parents, sister Catherine Farquhar, brothers Ronald and Robert Anthony, and nephew David Anthony. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where cremation has taken place. You are invited to join the family at a Celebration of His Life ceremony to take place at Sweeny’s Funeral Home, 60 Phoenix Street, Bridgewater on Monday, May 24 at 11 am. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association, or a charity of the donor’s choice. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the South Shore Regional Hospital and all of those involved in his care for their support and compassion.