James Barry Lane

December 18, 1934 – August 7, 2026

A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place.

It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years.

A life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride and pleasure, a living, lasting memory, our grateful hearts will treasure.

Jim is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Nadia, and his children Susan, Patsy (Jim), Barry (Lisa), and Peter (Cheryl) as well as his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jim was born and spent most of his life in sunny St. James, Winnipeg, Manitoba. His retirement years were enjoyed on “The Farm” in Balmoral, Manitoba.

He had many passions which included guitar (No. 1 Hank Snow fan), woodworking, and cracking good/bad jokes and puns. He loved the farm chores and adventures … there were many.

Jim adored his wife, Nadia. His every action was rooted in deep devotion for his loved ones. He was a quiet, kindhearted man. He didn’t say much but was a great listener.

In the words of Jim … husband, father, grandfather and friend, “It’s never goodbye, it’s so long.”

I love you, Man

Jim will be laid to rest beside his twin brother in the Veterans Memorial Gardens at Brookside Cemetery at a private internment.

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James (Jim) Allan Bridgman

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James (Jim) Bridgman on

December 24th, 2024 at the age of 79 at St. Boniface Hospital with his family by his side.

Jim leaves to mourn and cherish his memory, his wife Dale, children Bill (Tammy), Nona, Charmaine (James) and Jamie (Jim) and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jim’s sisters, Helen, Charlene, and Joy (Kirby). Along with extended family, in-laws Diane (Wally), Sandy, Dave (Linda), Ken (Gail), Cheryl, Nancy (Manuel), Raymond (Ivy), Casey (Roberta), Sheila (John), Gary (Tracy), Ismael and cousins Patrick, Chris and Lenny.

Jim met Dale in 1973 and married July 6, 1982. Jim was a metal worker and worked for “Metal Pac For” for 35 years. When Jim and Dale moved to Teulon, he built a shop so that he could continue his metal work in his spare time. Jim also enjoyed gardening, fishing, bonfires and going to Rubber Ducky Resort every summer. He also got to experience an NFL game in Minneapolis and see his favourite team, the Minnesota Viking’s win.

Jim and Dale went on a trip to Hawaii and then to Australia to see his cousins. He enjoyed many trips, going to the states to the Shooting Star with Dale, her sisters and their husbands. After living in Teulon for 20 years, they moved to Selkirk. For the past 3 years living in Selkirk, they enjoyed playing bingo and cribbage at the Legion and also fishing off of the Selkirk dock with family.

In accordance with Jim’s wishes cremation has taken place and a family internment will occur at a later date.

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