Obituary of James LeVesconte

June 22, 1934 – April 18, 2023

Calgary, Alberta

It is with heavy hearts that the family of James LeVesconte announces his passing at the South Health Campus in Calgary, AB on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the age of 88. James passed away comfortably, surrounded by his family.

James was predeceased by his loving wife Sharon; son David; and son-in-law Glen; parents, Harry and Lily; brothers, Gerald, and Kenneth; sisters-in-law, Susan, and Marna. He will forever lovingly be remembered by his son James (Raylene); daughter-in-law Sue; daughters, Judy, Debbie (Terry), and Sharon (Barry); grandchildren, Shelly, Shawn, Jamie (Kristin), Nicholas, Nicole (Jerad), Kim, Brandi-Leigh, Nitasha, Johnathan, Stephanie (Paul), Dana (Brandon), and Jake; fourteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Brian (Dixie), and Ian (Beverly); sister-in-law Evlyn; brother-in-law Larry;  and several nieces and nephews; and his Siamese cat Princess.

James was born and raised in Calgary, AB where he met and married the love of his life, Sharon, in 1956. With his wife by his side, he was involved in numerous associations throughout the years, such as Scouts Canada, React, N.W.M.P., all while juggling his full-time job as an Orderly at the Colonel Belcher Hospital in Calgary, AB. For over 40 years, in the winter months, James loved to work as Santa Claus at many different functions throughout Calgary and the surrounding area. James always loved seeing the joy-filled smiles of the children during his role as Santa Claus and as a Scout leader. You may have also caught a glimpse of him through his work as an extra in many movies and TV commercials throughout the years. When he had some downtime, he always loved to go out with his family and dear friends for dinner at his favourite Chinese restaurant or to the casino. James will forever lovingly be remembered for his fun, caring, and loving personality.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the home care nurses that cared for him daily, and the South Health Campus doctors and nurses on unit 68.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church (1407 – 7th Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB) on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., with a Celebration of James’ Life to follow downstairs.

If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made directly St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 1407 – 7th Avenue N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 0Z3, Telephone: 403-283-3035, www.stbarnabas.ca or to Scouts Canada, 1345 Baseline Road, Ottawa, ON, K2C 0A7, Telephone: 1-888-855-3336, www.scouts.ca.

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In living memory of James LeVesconte, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585.