| Name |
James McGeachy |
| Born |
19 Feb 1927 |
Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Died |
26 Jun 1998 |
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
- EDMONTON JOURNAL, June 30, 1998, p. B11
McGEACHY, James (Jim)
On June 26, 1998, Mr. James (Jim) McGeachy passed away suddenly in the Royal Alexandra Hospital at the age of 71.
He leaves to mourn his loss his children, Duncan (Jane) McGeachy of Edmonton, Sandy Erickson of Ardrossan, Donald McGeachy of St. Albert, Heather (Mark) Robinson of Calgary, Malcolm (Andrea) McGeachy of Brockville, Ontario and Burce McGeachy of Calgary. He will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Wendy Erickson of Sherwood Park, Mike (Tobey) Morris of Edmonton, Michelle Morris of Edmonton, Alanna, Shannon and Laurel Robinson of Calgary; his brother, Bill (Elsie) McGeachy of Rimbey, Alberta; sister, Flora Dewar of Vancouver, B.C. and Margaret Proudfoot of Rimbey, Alberta. He will be dearly missed by his brother-in-law, and friend, John Harrold of Namao; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his wife, Alice in 1991; four brothers and three sisters.
Jim was born in Campbelltown, Scotland and emigrated to Canada when he was a baby. The McGeachy family farmed on the shores of Gull Lake for many years. He loved to play baseball in his earlier years. Jim had a wonderful voice and was very keen on a musical career, but decided to try a variety of jobs before settling in Fort Saskatchewan. He worked at Sherritt Gordon for over 30 years. He was well liked by co-workers and friends and always had a great tale to tell. Jim was a man of many talents, but chief among them was working with his hands, especially woodworking. He coached minor hockey and played in the old-timers league for many years.
Let the sun rise and the river flow,
Let the moon rise and the night glow.
Let a soft breeze blow
To carry our love forever.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.m. Friday, July 3 at the First United Church, 10409-100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan. The Reverent Al McNeil officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Riverview Funeral Services of Fort Saskatchewan in care of arrangements. Gordon Kadatz & Lorraine Haglund Directors. 998-9898
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| Buried |
Nameo Cemetery, Sturgeon, Alberta, Canada |
 Siblings |
9 siblings |
| 1. John McGeachy, b. 1903, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK , d. Yes, date unknown |
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| 2. Edward McGeachy, b. 1905, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK , d. 19 Aug 1972, Calgary, Alberta, Canada , m. Sarah |
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| 3. Robert Armour McGeachy, b. 24 Sep 1906, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK , d. 25 Nov 1990, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada , m. Jessie Irene Ferguson (1930) |
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| 4. Isabella McNeill McGeachy, b. 1908, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK , d. 8 Jun 1996, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada |
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| 5. Mary McMichael McGeachy, b. 15 Dec 1910, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK , d. 12 Feb 1997, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK , m. Archibald Scally; John Henry Proudfoot (1933) |
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| 6. Flora McGeachy, b. 11 Feb 1913, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK , d. 31 Mar 2011, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada , m. George Dewar; Thomas Spink (1932) |
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| 7. Duncan McGeachy, b. 1916, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK , d. 22 Dec 1992, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada , m. Vera Elona Moulton (1948) |
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| 8. William McGeachy, b. 17 May 1918, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK , d. 28 Nov 1998, Rimbey, Alberta, Canada , m. Elise Brown (1946) |
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| 9. Margaret McGeachy, b. 22 Mar 1920, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK , d. 15 Apr 2007, Rimbey, Alberta, Canada , m. Cecil Proudfoot |
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Ancestors |
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| Patriarch & Matriarch |
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| Person ID |
I12763 |
Clark |
| Last Modified |
14 Feb 2012 |
Our Family History
1927 - 1998 (71 years)
