JAMES, Audrey

Family and friends are saddened to announce the passing of Audrey James of Blind River, in her 86th year, on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Golden Birches Terrace in the Blind River District Health Centre. Audrey was predeceased by her husband Edward, step-son Richard and son Jeffrey, and by her parents Charles and Katherine Needs and brother William Needs. Audrey is survived by her daughter Judy, of Toronto and her son Kelly, wife Diane, of Blind River. She was a dear granny to Pauli-Ann. Also survived by step-daughter Irma Severn Bridge, step-grandchildren Derek, Darlene and Darryl, and six step-great- grandchildren. Survived also by brother Norman Needs of Golden Birches Terrace in Blind River. Audrey James was trained as a Registered Nurse in Windsor, and worked at Plummer Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. She returned to Blind River to assist her father at C.A. Needs Insurance and Travel Agency and worked at numerous other retail businesses in the Blind River area. Audrey was well known for her intelligence and dry sense of humour. She was a strong and determined woman long before such traits became fashionable, and was fiercely proud of her family. She will be greatly missed, but always remembered, treasured and admired. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at the Menard Funeral Home, 72 Lakeside Ave. Blind River, on Tuesday, July 6, time incomplete. Interment of ashes Hillside Cemetery in Blind River.