Obituary of Rev. Dr. Jim Edmiston

Edmiston, Rev. Dr. J. J. “Jim” September 1, 1915-April 15, 2016 Retired Presbyterian Minister, Halifax, Montreal, Îlle Perrot, Brother Mason, Eastern Star Rev. Jim Edmiston passed away peacefully in the Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior Friday April 15, 2016 at the age of 100 years. Beloved husband of the late Augusta (Schlievert). Predeceased by his parents John and Sarah (Johnston) Edmiston and his brothers Alexander (late Henrietta) and John (Lillian). Survived by his nephews John (Irene) Edmiston of Scarborough, Alexander (Susan) Edmiston of Mississauga and William Edmiston. Jim is also survived by his niece Robin Crawley of Montreal. Dear friend of Wayne (Barbara) Hart of Dorion, Quebec. Rev. Jim was born on September 1, 1915 in Glasgow, Scotland. He attended Presbyterian College, Montreal, graduated in April 1950 and served congregations on Cape Breton Island, in Halifax and Île Perrot, Que. Rev. Jim celebrated his 100’th birthday and also celebrated 65 years of ordination in the Presbyterian Church in Canada this past year. Rev. Jim is known for his whit, charm and blessing of the haggis in Scottish Gaelic. Visitations at the Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel and Visitation Centre, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. and after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service will be conducted Wednesday April 20, 2016 in the Boyce Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Interment Arnprior Malloch Road Cemetery. In memoriams to the Grove Nursing Home, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arnprior or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by his family.