James Stewart Ball, affectionally known as “Jim” was born on April 14th, 1960, at Deer Lake to Lewis & Margaret Ann Ball. It was at Deer Lake he was raised and received his early education.

As a boy he attended church and Sunday School at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church in Deer Lake. After graduation from high school Jim lived with his brother Brad and family. He lived in Petawawa, Ontario for three years, then In Victoria, British Colombia for two years and then at Shilo, Manitoba where he lived for over twenty years. He worked as the custodian and maintenance for Shilo Inn on the military base for more than 20 years. Jim loved gardening and also loved interior decorating. He walked a lot and loved the quiet. He will be remembered for his wit and humor. He fought a short battle with cancer but did so with courage and determination. It was his humor that helped him in moments of struggle and pain.

He was predeceased by his parents; Lewis & Margaret Ann Ball, his grandparents; Stewart & Dulcie Ball and Joseph & Sarah Lainey, numerous aunts and uncles. He is survived by his siblings; Beverly Ann (Wayne) Hoyles, Deborah Ball, Lewis Brad Ball, David Ball, Wayne (Peggy) Ball, Sherry (David) Austin, Stephen Ball and Krista (Peter). His aunt; Edna Manuel and a large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

He passed peacefully away on June 25th, 2023, at Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon, Manitoba.

A memorial service will be held at the Pentecostal section of the Deer Lake interdenominational cemetery, Wight’s Road, with Pastor White officiating on Friday, July 26th, 2024, at 1:30 pm.

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The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Parsons Funeral Home 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL.

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