Donald Benjamin James

December 4, 1950 - December 1, 2024

Dearly loved Donald Benjamin James, also known as Danny, Dan, and Bingie, passed away on December 1, 2024, at John Noble Home in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, where he had been lovingly cared for over the past year. His passing occurred peacefully, following a day filled with tremendous love, prayer, and support from his children, siblings, grandchildren, friends, pastoral care, and nursing staff.

Born on December 4, 1950, Danny passed away just three days shy of his 74th birthday. He immigrated to Canada in 1974 and was a carpenter by trade and a licensed plumber for over 30 years. He retired in 2015 as a stellar employee of Armstrong Baum and embarked on his lifelong goal of an amazing retirement journey at the house he built with his own hands in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica.

Danny was born in Kingston, Jamaica, to the late Joseph James and Lucille Ledford. He was lovingly raised by his God-fearing surrogate mother, the late Catherine Reece. He leaves behind cherished children Annjean, Rohan, Amelia, Dori, and two adopted daughters in Jamaica. He was a proud grandfather to Jahmeel, Aleeyah, Tahmia, Savana, Danielle, Jacob, Brandon, and Adrian. Danny is also survived by a host of remarkable brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and dearly loved friends.

Known for his passion for family, friends, music, and dominoes, Danny’s drive for excellence in his work and all he set his mind to was exceptional. His legacy of love, laughter, and resilience will remain a cherished memory for all who knew him.

Funeral Details:
Visitation: McEachnie Funeral Home, December 11, 2024, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Funeral Service: McEachnie Funeral Home, December 12, 2024, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Burial: Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, December 12, 2024, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM.

Livestream Link:
If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM as we livestream the funeral service from the McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel. Please click on the following link: https://www.vlcproductions.ca/events/donald-james/.

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at McEachnie Funeral Home.