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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
WEDSWORTH, James Perry - It is with great sadness the family of James Perry Wedsworth, age 80, of Coldbrook, announce his passing on Friday, December 31, 2021. Born in Thorold, Ont., he was a son of the late James and Ida (Richardson) Wedsworth. Prior to retirement, James worked as a service technician for Ball Corp., servicing machines all across Canada. For a brief time in Big Harbour, he was the owner and operator of a Welding and Fabricating Shop. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1959 until 1964 and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Kentville Branch No. 6. He was a life member of the Masonic Hope Lodge 114AF&AM, Port Hope, Ont. Some of his past hobbies included beekeeping and making a canoe, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. James is survived by his wife, Barbara (MacLeod); daughters, Laura (Daniel) Corkum and Barb Connell; daughter-in-law, Maria Wedsworth-Lovett; brother, Joseph (Annie) Wedsworth; sisters, Kae Gordon, Anne Webster, Lynda Tenter and Connie Drake; brother-in-law, Eldon Graham; grandchildren, Richard, Joseph, Michael and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Wedsworth, John Lindsay, Adam and Olivia Corkum and Ashley and Jason Connell; as well as two great-grandsons. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, John Wedsworth; and sisters, Ida Graham and Alberta Hassim. Cremation has taken place. Due to COVID-19 restrictions a private family service will be held today, Tuesday, January 4th in Kings Presbyterian Church, New Minas, Student Minister Calvin Burt officiating. Interment will take place in Cape Breton at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to the Annapolis Valley Palliative Care Program, Victorian Order of Nurses – Annapolis Valley, Royal Canadian Legion Kentville Branch No. 6 or Kings Presbyterian Church, New Minas. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. (Saltwire Network 04 Jan 2022)
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