James William Beretta

It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son and brother, James Beretta, on Sunday, November 8, 2026. James will be missed every day by his loving parents, Christine Radford and Brian Beretta; his siblings, Victoria (Steve), Jill (James) and Reed (Morgan); his partner, Chandra Nolan; and his many friends and extended family members.

James was a gentle and sensitive soul. He had a smile that could warm any room and a hug you could feel for the rest of the day. Children and animals held a special place in his heart; he cherished his many nieces and nephews, and his faithful dogs, Willow and Ryder. James was a man of many interests and talents. A gifted cook, he spent many years working in restaurants across London. A loyal Ottawa Senators fan in a family of Leafs fans, he loved nothing more than a Sens–Leafs game with his brother Reed, especially when the Sens came out on top. He loved movies and could often be heard quoting his favourites around the dinner table. He found joy in a good book, a round of golf, and the annual fishing trip with his dad, his brother and his brother-in-law.

James died by suicide, a devastating loss for everyone who loved him. By sharing his story openly, his family hopes to help break the silence and stigma that still surround addiction and mental illness. Though his life was far too short, James was loved beyond measure. If our love could have kept him here, he would have lived forever. No words can capture how deeply we love him, or how profoundly we miss him.

Visitation will be at Westview Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A private interment and celebration of James’s life will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of James to Mission Services of London would be greatly appreciated.