Jim Spalding

Spalding, James D. "Jim"

Commodore Retired, RCN

On Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Survived by his loving wife Sheila (nee Hayes) of 51 years, brother Frank of Vancouver, sister Sandra of Victoria, caring brothers and sisters-in-law, many loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and 1 great-grandnephew. A special relationship with John Mayall of Phoenix and Liz Pape of San Diego and their families. Also fondly remembered by many wonderful friends, supporters and neighbours. Jim served 39 years in our navy, primarily in destroyers on each coast, was Commanding Officer HMCS Kootenay (Pacific) and HMCS Huron (Atlantic), with the USN early 70's, Canadian Forces Attache Tokyo in 80's, Commander first Canadian Destroyer Squadron then CF Maritime Warfare School, followed by staff appointments on west coast and National Defence Headquarters. Visitation will be held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean between Bayshore and Baseline Rd. on Monday, August 15, 2016 from 1 p.m. until time of memorial service in the chapel at 2 p.m.