James Albert Plummer

Plummer – James Albert, age 78, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 in the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Liverpool, Queens County, he was the son of the late Raymond and Freda (Wood) Plummer.

James went to sea for the Markland Shipping Company at the age of 17 on the SS Vineland and Liverpool Rover. He worked for the Bowater Mersey Paper Company for over 36 years, retiring as Boss Machine Tender. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Above all else, James was most passionate about his family and spending time with them, especially his great grandchildren.

James is survived by his loving, wife Mary (Whynot) Plummer; son, Stephen (Heather Whalen), of Brooklyn; daughters, Kim (Jeff) Cunningham, of Liverpool, Sharon (Ross Hepditch), of Italy Cross and Kelly (Roger) Mann, of Brooklyn; grandchildren, Sarah Plummer (Neil Whynot), of Liverpool, Chris (Mallory) Plummer, of Brooklyn, Kaitlyn Cunningham, of Halifax, Carter Mann, of Brooklyn; great grandchildren, Maxx Eugene Arthur Whynot, Lexie Grace Plummer, Ethan Christopher Plummer; sisters, Dorothy Hakimian, of Liverpool, Pauline Hatt, of Milton; brother-in-law, Bob Ysseldyke, of Ontario; half sisters, Darlene, Sharon, Gail, Sherry Ann, Jeannie; half brother, David.

He was predeceased by a sister, Barbara Ysseldyke and a brother in law, Robert Hatt.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral and Cremation Service, Liverpool. A private family service will be held at a later date. No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com