James Albert Melville
June 14, 2014
Peacefully, surrounded by his family at University Hospital on Saturday, June 14, 2014, James “Jim” Albert Melville, of London, at the age of 75. Beloved husband of his late second wife, Frances Melville (2007). Loving Dad of James Melville (Sonia), Linda (Dave) Ramey and Angela (Brent) Johnston. Dear Grandpa of Henry, Max, Sam, Kyle, William, Eddie and Evelyn. Also survived by his first wife, Carol Melville. Brother of Bob Melville. Brother-in-law of Emiel Langelaan, Jim Brown, Dorothy Eyre, Anna Scott and Agnes Akins. Predeceased by parents James (1962) and Iola (1997) Melville; sisters June Melville (1936), Sue Langelaan (2000), and Ann Brown (2010); and mother-in-law Hazel Scott (2013). Will be sadly missed by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was a dedicated Police Officer with the London Police Department from 1959 to 1990, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. He had a successful second career as a real estate agent for 20 years with the London St. Thomas Real Estate Board. Jim also enjoyed playing, coaching and watching various sports throughout his life. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation with interment of cremated remains at Woodland Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jim are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
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Sincere condolences to Jim's family. He was a good man and a good officer. I worked with Jim for many years on the LPD – he had a great sense of humour and was a pleasure to work with. He will be missed. Rest in Peace Jim. ~ Lory & Mary Ellen Moro
Forty years ago I started at the London Police Dept. as a civilian dispatcher, I was a 21 year old newlywed. Your Dad was my boss, he was a wonderful man and was good at his job. My deepest sympathies to your family, I'm sure by reading his obituary that he was well loved and respected. Diane Hales
I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Sharing his story will hopefully help comfort your family at this difficult time. I shall be thinking of your whole family in the coming days. Good thoughts...good memories..
My sincerest condolences to all the family.
So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I had worked with Jim in real estate in the early 1990's. He was known to our kids as the 'cookie man' as Jim baked and brought cookies. He then he assisted us with purchasing an income property in London for our kids to live while the attended school and work. We stayed in touch for many years and went golfing together. More recently, we hadn't been in touch and now I know why. He was an excellent man & definitely someone to look up to. He will be missed by all who's lives he touched. Nancy Steenbergen
Linda and Angela The whole family sents their deepest sympathies at the loss of your father. I hope your many happy memories will help you through this difficult time. Love and hugs, The McKernan Family
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Linda and Angela So sorry to hear of your father's passing
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