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Obituary for James Roy "Jimmy" Howard

James Roy "Jimmy"  Howard
HOWARD, James “Jimmy” Roy

Jimmy passed away peacefully on July, 20, 2015, at Cama Woodlands Nursing Home, Burlington, in his 94th year. Predeceased by his wife Annette, parents Tony and Kathleen, and sister Margaret Lacey. Beloved father of Susan Scobie (Ron Morelli), Butch and Gary. Jimmy spent more than 20 years as a race car builder and popular driver in Canada and the United States. He spent his remaining years as a custom machinist and welder in his beloved “shop” on the beach strip. Inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Flamboro Hall of Fame in 2012. Member of the Macassa Bay Yacht Club. Jimmy was truly one of a kind and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. A heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff and residents at Cama Woodlands. The family would also like to thank Dr. Grzeslo for the care he provided to Jimmy. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Hamilton-Burlington SPCA, the MFPA of Canada, or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be made to Jimmy’s family using the Smith's Funeral Home Website.
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