Peacefully, at LHSC Victoria Campus, James Daniel “Jim” Bozzato of Hensall on January 1, 2016 in his 75th year. Beloved father of Dana Bozzato and Dave Gill of Dashwood, Paula Bozzato and George Gonczi of Toronto and much loved Poppa Jim to Sarah and Kate. Predeceased by his loving wife, Bonnie (2014). He will be missed by his brothers Bobby of Dain City, Gary (Dawne) of Port Colborne, Brian (Nancy) of Fonthill and his sisters Becky (Allan) of Welland, Gloria of Hamilton and Carole (Roy) of Vineland, his brother in law Shorty Caldwell of Hensall and his sister in law Valerie Kyle of Hensall. Predeceased by his parents Tony and Dana, sisters in law Virginia Bozzato, Mary Kyle and Wilma Caldwell, brothers in law Tom Kyle, Karl Muller and Al Kyle. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Dad was proud of his many accomplishments. He joined the Air Force at a young age and a fateful posting in Vanastra led to a chance encounter on the dance floor with his much loved Bonnie. He worked hard to finish his education and became a licensed electrician and accomplished welder. He enjoyed his work at the nickel plant (Inco) in Port Colborne and then with local electricians when our family moved to Hensall. He soon landed a job at the Bruce Nuclear plant, driving to and from Kincardine daily for many years. As the work at the Bruce was winding down, he continued his work with Ontario Hydro, helping build a number of transformer stations in southwestern Ontario. As his career was winding down, he decided to “get off the road” and worked as an electrician at Northlander Industries in Exeter. Dad was a hard worker, dedicated to his family, loved his granddaughters, enjoyed playing his guitar and telling a good joke. His big heart failed him in the end but it lives on in all of us.

Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at McBeath’s, 79 King St, Hensall on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 2 p.m. with visitation from 12 noon until the service time. Rev. Pirie Mitchell officiating. Interment Baird’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Association.