GRADY, Robert James - Age 76, of Freeport, Nova Scotia, passed away September 7, 2016, at the Digby General Hospital. Born in Halifax, he was the eldest son of the late Joseph Myles and Helen Virginia (McNeil) Grady. After serving in the Canadian Army, Princess Pat's Canadian Light Infantry, PPCLI, Jim trained as a chef. He spent his career in Western Canada holding positions in Banff, Vancouver and Vernon. He fulfilled a life-long dream and found a retirement home by the ocean in Freeport where he had an active life in the community and enjoyed the fellowship of his many friends. Jim was predeceased by brothers, Ronald, Donald, and Jerome and survived by brothers, Wayne (Pamela), Michael (Virginia) and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. In accordance with Jim's wishes, there will be no memorial service. Donations to charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. toll free 1 (855) 825-3448. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com