Obituary of James Emmett MacQuarrie

James Emmett MacQuarrie, of Calgary, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2007 after a lengthy illness at the age of 69 years. James was born on September 13, 1937 in Charlottetown, PEI. James served his country for twenty-five years, retiring in 1978. He enjoyed his retirement playing bridge, going to the legion to visit with friends. He had a passion for thoroughbred horses and loved going to the races. James was a family oriented man who took great pride in their accomplishments. He is survived by his loving children and step-children, several grandchildren, step-grandchildren one great-grandchild, as well as many family members in the Maritimes. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church (7624 ? 39th Avenue N.W.) on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 11 a.m. Interment will take place beside his late wife Lorraine at Mountain View Memorial Gardens on Friday, August 17, 2007. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, a/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 ? 29th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403) 521-3433. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Special thanks to all doctors, nurses and caregivers for the compassionate care given to James. In living memory of James MacQuarrie, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: (403) 276-2296.