James William PICKETT

PICKETT, James William. . Passed away peacefully after a short illness on September 16, 2004, at the age of ninety and a half years. Dearly beloved husband for nearly sixty-five years to Primrose May Brooks (Peggy) Pickett. Treasured father of Susan and Gilles Brabant and Michael Pickett (Elizabeth); adoring and proud grandfather of Aynsley Jill Brabant Catudal (Claude) and Debra Lynn Brabant Bastien (Michael); loving great-grandfather of Bryan and Alyssa Catudal and Aidan Bastien. Jim (Bill) is also survived by family in England. Born in Brighton, Sussex England, Jim proudly served his country with the British Eighth Army during WWII. In 1951 he came to Canada where he worked for many years at Standard Brands Ltd. Jim was a long-time resident of Dorval. Private funeral arrangements entrusted to J.J. Cardinal Inc. Heartfelt thanks to doctors, nurses, support staff in the Emergency Dept. of Lakeshore General Hospital and Nurse Nathalie on 4 West. Thanks to Rev. Steve Gillam and friends for their compassion and caring during a difficult time. Donations to the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation would be apreciated. Dad fought for peace, may he live in peace eternally. Safe in the arms of our heavenly Father. He was a decent bloke!. The Montreal Gazette