It is with great sadness that the family of the late James (Jim) Fredrick Ransome announces his passing on Monday, January 14 ^th , 2019 at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre in Port aux Basques, NL at the age of 92 years. Born in Burnt Islands, NL, Jim was the son of the late John Henry and Melita Ransome (nee King). He was also predeceased by his first wife Annie May (nee Courtney); second wife Ella (nee Organ); sons Raymond Ransome, Sidney Ransome; brother William Ransome; sisters Olive (Kenneth) Caines, Helen Jameson; brother-in-law Gerald Chaulk and son-in-law Ralph Croucher Jr.

He leaves to mourn with many fond and loving memories his sons Marvin (Jody) Ransome of Isle aux Morts, NL, Montford (Eleanor) Ransome of St. John's, NL; daughter Sheila Croucher (Barry Leamon) of Burnt Islands, NL; grandchildren Sidney Ransome, Montgomery Ransome, Marsha Ransome (Nathaum Hoben), Monica Croucher (Dwayne Munden), Laura (Brendon) Keeping, Calvin Ransome, Monty Ransome, Darren Ransome, Holly Keeping (Ashley Munden), Andy (Nadine) Ransome; great-grandchildren Zoe, Emma, Jesse, Cody, Jake, Samantha, Charisma, Syd, Logan, Ashlyn, Kirkland, Colin; brother Raymond (Lynn) Ransome; sisters Shirley (Fred) Young of Ottawa, Ont, Phyllis Chaulk of Halifax, NS; brother-in-law Jamie Jameson of Ottawa, Ont; daughter-in-law Beulah (Roger) Newhook; step-daughter Doreen (Blanford) Billard, plus a large circle of nieces, nephews and many friends. A special mention to the Ransom families (distant relatives) in Harrington Harbour, Quebec with whom he bonded with many years ago, made several trips there over the years and continued that friendship to the end. A special thank you to his caregivers Theresa Baggs for 12 years and Sandra Stacey for 5 years, also to Dr. Blecher and nursing staff, the outreach program staff and others who may have touched Dads life during his stay at the Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Centre.

Visitation took place on Tuesday, January 15 ^th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at East Haven Funeral Home Inc. in Port aux Basques, NL, continued on Wednesday, January 16 ^th from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at St. George's Anglican Church in Burnt Islands, NL from where the funeral service took place on Thursday, January 17 ^th at 11 am officiated by The Rev. Jeffrey Petten, interment followed at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Road, NL. Flowers graciously accepted or donations can be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, NL, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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