Peacefully and with family by his side, Jim passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital at the age of 94. He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years Elinor Donaldson Whyte, his son James and daughter-in-law Marina, his daughters Nancy (Mark McCauley) and Anita (Brian Summers) and eight grandchildren: Sebastian, Benita, Danny, Brendan, Lindsay, Mauricie, Everett and Laurier. Jim is survived by his sisters Mary (Bob Walker) and Dorothy Goudey. He was predeceased by his parents James and Eileen Whyte and his brother Robert.

Born in Shawinigan Falls, Qc, Jim studied mechanical engineering at Queen’s University and made his career in the pulp and paper industry. In 1953 he and Elinor married and lived in Kapuskasing, Ont. and then Grand-Mère, Qc. In 1967 they moved to St Lambert, Qc where they raised three children and enjoyed 50 years together in the community, making lasting friendships and being members of St Barnabas Anglican Church.

Jim enjoyed reading, travel, spending time with family and friends, being at Lac des Neiges and skiing in Vermont while health permitted.

In February 2017 Jim’s health required that he receive full-time care. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers at Beacon Heights Retirement Residence in Ottawa for their love and care over the past year and a half.

We welcome family and friends to join us for a celebration of Jim’s life on Saturday, August 18, 10 am at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, Ontario.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society.