NOTE: Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020

PUMPHREY, James Joseph "Bob" ~ Age 85, of Greenwood Kings Co., passed away Thursday March 5, 2020, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Carbonear, NL, he was a son of the late James and Eileen (George) Pumphrey. James worked for the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Aero Engine Technician from 1953-1985. Prior to this he was a commercial fisherman for two years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 98, Kingston. James enjoyed travelling, going on cruises and woodworking. In his earlier years he loved playing hockey, curling and fastball. James is survived by his wife, Martha (Schnoeller) Pumphrey, Greenwood; daughters, Mary Pumphrey, Calgary, AB; Susan (Mike) Hudgins, Kingston; sons, James, Peterborough, ON; William, Trenton, ON; Robert (Kim), Thunder Bay, ON; sisters, Alice (Brendan) Sullivan, Carbonear, NL; Margie (Will) Butt, Carbonear, NL; Mary (Harry) Somers, Salisbury, NB; Stella (Fred) Dakins, Carbonear, NL; brothers, William (Betty), Edmonton, AB; Edward, Carbonear, NL; Jerry (Barb), Carbonear, NL; 11 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Besides his parents, James was predeceased by sister, Anna; half-brothers, Jack and Ron Hearn. A memorial mass will take place at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 11, 2020  in the Queen of Heaven Chapel, 2 Church St., Greenwood. Father George Helou officiating. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Lung Association of Nova Scotia or Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com