Peacefully passed on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice, in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Anne (nee Gorton). Loving father of Karen (Andrew) Steele and Mark (Stephanie Feldhausen) Heys. Cherished grandfather of Alexander Steele, Victoria (Matt) Dettman, Catharine (Justin Hardwick) Steele, Elizabeth (Jesse Rayner) Steele, Steven Heys and Michael Heys. Dear great grandfather of Bryce Dettman and Noah Hardwick. Brother of Reneé (the late William). James will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.
James Heys was a family man with a passion for sports – an avid golfer and supporter of his favourite teams, Manchester United (Glory Glory…) and the Toronto Blue Jays. He will be missed by us all.
A cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Ed’s House or Canadian Cancer Society – Prostate Cancer Research would be appreciated by the family.
