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À LA DOUCE MÉMOIRE DE James Jarrett Mullins

With broken hearts we sadly announce the passing of James Jarrett Mullins, age 45, on Thursday, October 17, 2024. James passed away in his sleep at his sister’s home following a lovely family gathering with her, his nephews, and his parents.

James was the proud father of Gavin (12) and Maxwell (9), the brother of Tasha McDonald and Kelsey Mullins (Cassandra), and the uncle of Bryden and Colton (Tasha) and Rhys, Eamon, and Darragh (Kelsey). He was the beloved son of Jo-Anne and Trevor Mullins, who, along with the rest of his family, loved him dearly and treasured the moments spent with him. His extended family included many long time family friends, loving aunts, uncles, and cousins, with special mention to Jo-Anne’s sister Sherry Vitaljic’s family in Vancouver: Uncle Andy, Miké (Lex), Kyleena and Johnny.

James was born in Pr. George, BC and moved with his family to Ottawa at age 10. He loved being in the outdoors, camping and fishing as well as telling corny jokes, citing oddball trivia and having philosophical chats. He also loved to travel and explore areas of the world that were off the beaten path. His adventures included tree planting in northern BC and commercial fishing with his Uncle Andy and cousins in BC’s west coast. He’d chosen carpentry and heritage home restoration as a career path in the construction industry and was passionate about woodworking as a hobby. He started a family, where his caring and nurturing traits helped to start the lives of his two wonderful sons.

Despite his many gifts, James didn’t do well with stress and conflict, which left him unprepared for the challenges that most people overcome as a normal part of life. Unfortunately, his choice to use alcohol to help him cope took him on a path he continued to struggle with. Despite his challenges, his compassionate nature endured, and he spent time working with Ottawa Inner City Health, helping others in need.

We all loved you very much James and will miss you forever.

Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life with a visitation at Heritage Funeral Complex, 1250 Trim Rd., Orléans, on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 2 PM to 3 PM followed by a memorial service in the Heritage Chapel at 3 PM. Condolence messages may be shared online at www.heritagefh.ca.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his name to the Shepherds of Good Hope or a charity of your choice.

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We have known this family for over 45 years ans certainly remember James. He was a sweet baby and certainly loved his siblings and cousins.
We are so horribly sad to hear this news.
Trev, Jo-anne, Kelsey and Tasha, we are unable to be with you during this time of sorrow. We send our heartfelt sympathy to you with love.
We have made a donation to the SPCA in James honour’s because of his love for our dog, Squire.

James and our son met in high school. James was always a very welcome guest at our family cottage. We often had great chats that went on too long into the night but everything James did was done with love in his heart. I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Sincerely, Barbara Gibson

A person who loses a partner is called a Widow. A child who loses a parent is called an Orphan. But there is no word to describe a parent who loses a child because the loss is like no other.
I was devastated and heartbroken to hear the tragic news of James. I have so many memories of him as a child while we were living in Prince George. One in particular when I was trying to nurse his very sick little cousins and he clad in diaper and rubber boots, bolts out the door to try and find his sibling who had gone to school. I was frantic at the time grabbing the boys and chasing after him, but laugh about it now. He was such a happy little fellow and as the kids grew they stayed close even when miles distanced us.
Unfortunately, I cannot make his service, however, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers on Friday at noon. Stay strong, and hold all the wonderful memories of James close to your heart.

James,
You were the best friend I ever had. Some of my fondest young memories are of you and I ruling the mean streets of Hart Highlands. You were always there for me. Kind words, or some friendly encouragement with a splash of sarcasm and humour. I know my childhood would never have been the same without you. When you and your family moved away it took me a long time to recover and if I am honest with myself I never did. I certainly never found a friend like you James. We had a once in a lifetime bond. I’m happy you had so much love in your life, you deserved it. I can relate very closely to the alcohol problem as I to have had my struggles in life and in the past would turn to the easy solution. I thought of you often over the years and I do wish we stayed in touch but life is life and we all get busy. I will miss you more than ever now my friend. Rest well and know you are loved.
Zach

We were very sad to hear the news of James passing. He was much too young to leave us and we will miss him very much. The memories of him will last forever.
Love from Dave & Lorna Bonnett David & Nicole, Hannah & Zachary Swanson and Nadine Bonnett and Jorge Sepulveda.

Dearest Trevor, JoAnne, Kelsey, Tasha, and families,
We are profoundly saddened at your sudden loss of James. It is so wrong when a young person dies, barely halfway through his life. It breaks our hearts to know the sorrow you will all be feeling, now and forever.
Our recollections of James…the ones that stand out so vibrantly among others, are how much he loved and always wanted to be with his big brother and sister, Kelsey and Tasha. We also never saw a youngster like blackberries quite as much as James did. His face, hands, and the handlebars of his bicycle were purple-black with berry stain during that wonderful summer in PG when we had a prolonged visit with Trevor and Terry’s families.
Although we only saw James infrequently after he moved to Ottawa, he was always a special cousin to our sons, and we
enjoyed his short but fun visits to Vancouver.
May the many loving memories you each have of James console you today and always.
Best love to all,
Uncle Howie & Auntie Karen
Rest in Eternal Peace James

Kelsey,Tasha,&Mr & Mrs Mullins.

I’m so very sorry to hear of James passing.
My condolences to you and your family.
My thoughts are with you all at this time.

I have so many memories of james as a child growing up in prince george we moved there in feb 1981 when our twins were just babies
so the 3 boys were like peas in a pod one of my fondest memories was when trevor and i took the boys to a movie and trevor telling james
to say he was 5 if they asked the ages. He stepped up to pay saying 3 5 yr olds james was grabbing his dad and saying no dad im 6 remember the twins are 5 but im 6. .Having lost a son my heart goes out to trevor and family

My most sincere sympathy to the Mullins family. Although I never met James, I heard from Jo-Anne some very endearing stories of James when he was young. My heart goes out to you, Jo-Anne and Trevor.

Trevor and Joanne: So sorry I couldn’t be there with you today – but will be thinking of you all. My heartfelt condolences, and my prayer is that your family members gathered around and your memories will be a comfort at this sad time. Sending you love.

Today is an important day. I wish we could have been there to stand with you as you, your families and many friends honour your James. We will be there in spirit, love and compassion.

As people talk about loss and sorrow and about losing a loved one I often question that the word ‘lost’ is sometimes used. I don’t believe you’ve lost him; you know exactly where he is and where he’s been and where he will always remain. To me, nothing you love is ever really ‘lost’. Not really. Things, people , they do always go away sooner or later, but you can’t hold them, any more than you can hold moonlight.

But if they’ve touched you, if they’re inside you, then they are still yours. The only things you ever actually ‘always’ have are the ones you hold inside your heart.

My heart is with you while you’re grieving; as you are remembering; and when you are unpacking that deep longing for what once was…. or when you are surrendering to the great sadness of missing your James.

I send, with great love, and compassion these words of Frederick Buechner:

When you remember me, it means that you have carried something of who I am with you, that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are.
It means that you can summon me back to your mind even though countless years and miles may stand between us. It means that if we meet again, you will know me.
It means that even after I die, you can still see my face and hear my voice and speak to me in your heart.
For as long as you remember me, I am never entirely lost ✨

Sending our Deepest Love and Condolences,
Diana and all the Barker Family 💖

Diane and I were very shocked and saddened when we heard of Jame’s passing, he was too young! Parents should not have to endure this pain but such is life . Our deepest sympathies go out to you Trevor and JoAnn for your loss.!

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