James (Jim) Nowlan, husband of Irène (LeBlanc) for 70 years, of Moncton, passed away at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC surrounded by his family on Friday August 11, 2023 at 96 years of age. Born in Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, he was the son of the late Robert and Claira (Ouellette) Nowlan.

Prior to his retirement, James worked as a plant supervisor for Brookfield Dairies for 32 years, which later became Scotsburn.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his three loving daughters: Roberta Nowlan-Smith (Vernon) of Beaumont Alberta, Ann LeBlanc (Georges) and Janice McDonald (Brian) both of Dieppe; seven grandchildren: Kimberly (Tristan), Jeffrey, Amy (David), Luc (Laura), Christine (Julien), Marc (Julia) and Martin (Melissa); 13 great-grandchildren: Xavier, Atticus, Calvin, Henry, Theodore, Nevaeh, Makahia, Ezekiel, Owen, Maelle, Malex, Louis and Benoit; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was proud of that accomplishment.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters and brothers: Mai, Lilianne, Stella, Johnny and Arthur; one half-brother, Robert; several step-sisters and step-brothers; one grandson François (2002) who had a special place in James’s heart.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) where the funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday August 16 at 4 pm. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 2pm to until time of funeral. The funeral service will be streamed live; to view the funeral, go to his obituary on our website. James will be resting at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery in Dieppe. In his memory, a contribution to the IWK Foundation or the CHU Dumont Foundation would be appreciated.

Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com