Obituary of James Leo Hedges

HEDGES, James Leo"Jim"

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 11, 2020 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 63 years to Joyce (Grondin) Loving father of Dan (Cathy) Hedges, Cheryl (Tim) Bondy, Valerie (David) Grieves, Patti (Marc) Praill, Sandy (Jose) Marteniano and Tim (Lisa) Hedges. Loving grandfather of Amie (Mike), late Kari 2014 (Mike), Beth (Nick), Brett (Robin), Dawne (Jeff), Karly (J.R.), Danielle, Stephen, Ryan (Nicole), late Pamela 2012, Michael (Brittany), Nicholas (Isabelle), Cassie (Nick), Bradie (Nick), Jamie (Matt) and great grandchildren Owen, Hayden, Tristyn, Brynlee, Jensen, Annie, Jack, Claire and Amelia. Dear brother of Robert (Mary) Hedges, late William "Bill" (Gayle) Hedges, late Charles (Joan) Hedges, late Edward (late Joyce), late Doris (late Marvin) French, Gladys (late Robert) Rayner, Elsie (late Duane) McDonald, Elaine (Earl) Richardson, late Margaret (late Maurice) Klie and late Florence (late Robert) Sellars. Dear brother-in-law of Ken (Florence) Grondin, the late Donald (Lynda) Grondin and Sharon (Jim) Howard. Also remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was a Police Constable with the Amherstburg Police for 27 ½ years retired in 1996. A private visitation and service has taken place at Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home 197 King St. W. Harrow with Rev. Matt Kucharski officiating. Cremation to follow. A life celebration service will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made by cheque to the Transition to Betterness, Hospice Windsor-Essex or charity of your choice. You may send your online condolences to www.geraldasmith.ca