James John GLEESON

GLEESON, James John Peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the age of 72 after a long courageous battle, with his wife by his side. Beloved husband and best friend of Elizabeth (Drynan). Dearly loved father of Kerri Lynn Bosley (Mark), Tammy Botham (Kevin) and Christopher (Christina). He will also be sadly missed by his brother Patrick (late Kathy), sister Margaret Houston (late Gary) and sister-in-law Doreen (late Michael). Cherished grandpa of Jordan, Connor, Ava, Zachery, Marcus and Peyton. Friends may call at the Almonte Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 154 Elgin Street, on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, Almonte on Monday at 11 a.m. Spring interment in the parish cemetery. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Tributes, condolences and donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 12/20/2008- 12/21/2008