It is with great sadness that we share the passing of a great man, a devoted husband of 55 years, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, James ‘Jim’ Alexander Duffus, of Tillsonburg and formerly of Waterdown, on October 6th, 2020, at home, at the age of 74. Born on November 23, 1945 to the late Alexander Banks Duffus and late former Margaret Cruickshank, they immigrated to Canada together in 1950. For over 40 years, James drove a transport truck for Verspeeten Cartage, Celadon, among other companies and most recently for Keypoint Carriers Ltd., in Woodstock. An honours graduate of Mohawk College, where he studied Computer Programming Systems Analysis, James continually educated himself throughout his life. He was the Club Director of the local bridge league, played at the Royal Canadian Legion Br#153, where he also participated in- and excelled at- Snooker. James was a member of St. John’s Anglican Church. Affectionately remembered by his wife of 55 wonderful years, Shirley Duffus (Hysert) and by his children: Katrina (Jay McCulligh), Robert Duffus, Peter (Samantha) Duffus and James ‘Jay’ Duffus (Kathy Fisk). Dearly missed by his 15 grandchildren: Jonathan, Allison, Braedon, Paige, Kimberly, Caelan, Alexander, Brianna, Dylan, Alexander, Marek, Lincolin, Jayce (and her mother, Missy Ross), Kiona, Emily Ruth, and by 4 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother Ian Duffus. No longer by our side, but forever in our hearts.

In keeping with James’ expressed wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends and relatives are invited to offer support and caring by sending flowers, posting photos, notes of tribute, favourite memories and hugs from home on James’ tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com. A Celebration of James’ Life and Legacy will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2020 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm at Sammy Krenshaw’s, 51 Broadway, Tillsonburg. Guests must bring and wear face masks and maintain social distancing rules. Guests are asked not to attend if they are ill, if they have been around someone else who is ill or have travelled. Later inurnment will take place in Waterdown, Ontario. Memorial donations to “The Kidney Foundation of Canada- Ontario Branch” would be gratefully acknowledged by the Duffus family and can be made at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or through the MAURICE J. VERHOEVE FUNERAL HOMES – BURIAL AND CREMATION SERVICES Inc., Tillsonburg (519-842-4238), entrusted with all the arrangements, with confidence.

“Thank you to the Care Partners Team for their excellent care and compassion for James. Special thanks to Johanna and Virginia.”