Obituary of James Chisholm

CHISHOLM, James David, husband of Dorothy (Nesbitt) Chisholm, of New Glasgow, NS. Died March 24, 2018 at the age of 84. He was the son of the late James and Jessie (MacLean, MacMillan) Chisholm and was born in Springville, NS. He was a Nova Scotia Land Surveyor and a Civil Engineer and a Life Member of both Associations. His career in Surveys and Mapping included fieldwork in northern Canada with Topographical Surveys, and resource management in the Maritimes with the Council of Maritime Premiers. He enjoyed community work and was a member of the IOOF Lodge and the Presbyterian Church in Springville. Besides his wife, Dot, he is survived by their children, Jim (Echo) Chisholm, New Westminster, BC, Janice (Orville) Germaine, Aldergrove, BC, Susan Chisholm, (Michael Young), Halifax, NS, Donnie (Jennifer) Chisholm, East Clarence, NS. Grandchildren surviving are Joe & Bill Germaine, Simon & Claire Young, Emily & Sam Chisholm, Ken Chisholm. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother and sister-in-law, Angus and Kaye MacMillan, and sister and brother-in-law, Margaret (MacMillan) and Fred Kenney. The family thanks the Aberdeen Hospital’s Emergency, ICU and Palliative Care staff for their good and compassionate care. Donations in Jim’s memory to the Springville Presbyterian Church, Springville Cemetery Association, or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are under the direction of the Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, NS. Visitation will be held April 4th, 2 - 4 pm and 7 - 9 pm, at the Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, NS. Funeral will be held April 5th, 2 pm, at Springville Presbyterian Church. www.angusfuneralhomes.com