FRANEY, James Sheldon "Jim" ~ Age 83, of Aylesford, Kings Co., N.S., passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 27, 1941, in Sheet Harbour, Halifax Co., he was the son of the late Edward and Beulah (Hines) Franey.

Jim was an affectionate, dedicated and hardworking individual who always put the needs of others ahead of his own. He was devoted to his family, his community, and to God. Jim was an active member of Aylesford & District Volunteer Fire Department, where he had served as fire chief and for many years as deputy chief. During his 62 years of service, he held many other offices and was the current Fire Safety officer and Chairman of the Aylesford Fire Commission. Jim was a faithful member of Aylesford United Church where he served on several different committees. He was a member and past master of Harmony Lodge No. 52, A.F. & A.M., Aylesford and member of both Mayflower Chapter No. 2 and Laurel Chapter No. 67, Order of the Eastern Star. Jim was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed feeding the many birds that came to the house, as well as sharing his extensive knowledge with anyone who would lend him an ear. He was also a well-known collector of anything to do with the fire service. Jim had worked in the plumbing and heating business for many years and was employed at T.P. Calkins/Sumners Plumbing for over 40 years.

Surviving Jim are his wife of 60 years, the former Hazel F.A. Seaboyer; daughters, Jane (Barry) Potter, Clementsvale; Korena (Alain) Franey-Cyr, Belleville, Ontario; Christa (Michael) Trombley, Aylesford; April Franey, Aylesford; son, Michael (Nikita) Franey, Greenwood; grandchildren, Xavier (Sabrina), Dimitri, Gwen (Wally), Morgan (Ben), Cameron, Chelsea, Amber, Samantha, Corrissa, Jessie, Aylissa and Brady; great grandchildren, Kyree, Tyson, Joseph, Ainsley, Aries, Faith, Landon, Everley and Andrew; brother, John (Lottie) Franey, Aylesford; half-brother, Rick (Cathy) Bauer, Windsor Ontario; half-sister, Wendy (the late Michael) Skreptak, Windsor, Ontario; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson, Pierre Andre Cyr.

Though deeply saddened to let Jim go, we are exceedingly grateful to have had the privilege of knowing this incredible man, and to have been bestowed the honour of having him in our lives. He spread so much love in his time here, leaving his mark on all of our hearts.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. & 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, with an Order of the Eastern Star Tribute at 3 p.m., and a Masonic Tribute at 7 p.m. all in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448.

Funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, in Aylesford United Church, 2414 Highway 1, with Rev. Webster Vhembo and Rev. Valerie Taylor officiating, with interment in Aylesford Union Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Aylesford & District Fire Hall. Donations in his memory may be made to the I.W.K. Health Centre Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com