James Franklin Chess

CHESS, James Franklin (as written by Jim) ~ Passed away August 17, 2010. Jim is survived by the love of his life and best friend Sophie to whom he was married for 41 years. Sophie was there for him throughout his illness and never wavered in her love and caring attention. Also survived by his wonderful children that he loved dearly and was so proud of; Stephanie (Paul Tukker) and Michael (Claudine) as well as "Grandpa Soup's" best little man Luke, and Luke's little sister Adella. Jim is survived by his beloved brother Peter (Gitte), loving sisters Susan (Dave) Forgeron and their lovely daughter Rachael, Violet (the late Murray) Priddle and Charlotte (Chuck) Gerdes. Also survived by several nieces and nephews whose company and friendship always brought him great joy. Jim was predeceased by his beloved parents, Fred (1985) and Frances (1986). Also predeceased by brothers Alex (Thelma), Fred (Sheila) and Gordon (Margaret) as well as his sister Margaret (the late Max) Slade. Jim came to Canada in 1946 from his birthplace Leeds, England and lived in St. Catharines and Thorold for the rest of his life. He retired from Hayes Dana in 2006 after nearly 38 years and met some great people during his time there. Jim enjoyed fishing trips with his best buddies Denis Egoroff, Carl Stevens, Gerry Fleming and the late George Kempson, although truth be told, there were never that many fish caught. Jim recently took up golf but fate determined that he wouldn't have the time to get much good at it.