James Wright

Obituary of James Robert Wright

WRIGHT, James (Jim) Robert Peacefully on Monday, July 27th, 2009 at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in his 81st year. Beloved husband for 51 years to Joan. Loving father to Leslie (Todd) Hansen, Eileen (Bob) Wilkes, Jared Wright and Jennifer Wright. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Robert, Connor, Erin, Charlie and Ryan. Jim is also survived by his sisters Lil Spong and Noreen (Gene) Walker. He was predeceased by his sister Marguerite. James was a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan and went on to run a successful mechanical engineering firm "Wright Consulting" until retirement. He lived out the remainder of his life in Don Mills, where he had raised his family and lived for 49 years. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 10 o'clock until the time of service in the chapel at 11 o'clock on Friday, July 31st, 2009. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Kidney Foundation - Ontario Branch, 700 - 15 Gervais Drive, Toronto M3C 1Y8. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.