Obituary of James Snyder

After a long and full life Jim passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on June 2, 2011 in his 92nd year. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife Dana and children Paul (Dale), Jamie (Susie), Sally Mealing (Ted) and Kit Cameron (Ian), twelve grandchildren, sister Peggy Joyce (Bill), sister-in-law, Daintry Snyder, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by brothers, Paul and John, sister Joan Robertson, daughter Anne and grandson Jeffrey. Born and raised in Waterloo, Jim attended K-W Collegiate and continued on to the University of Toronto, Trinity College. In 1940, Jim won two Canadian badminton championships, singles and doubles, teamed with his brother Paul. While at Trinity, he joined the RCAF and served as a Squadron Leader in WWII and was decorated with the Air Force Cross. He married Dana Duthie in 1948 and together they raised five children. Jim ran a successful furniture manufacturing business, Snyder's Ltd., for over 45 years. He also found time to devote to community charitable activities and his beloved golf game. Jim was a charter member at Westmount Golf and Country Club since 1931 and a member of Seabrook Island, South Carolina. He could always be counted on by his family and friends for sound, supportive advice and a helping hand. The many friends he and Dana have made and maintained over the years attest to his love of life, his character and his sense of humour. Visitation with the family will be held at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St., S., Waterloo from 6:00 -9:00 pm on Monday, June 6th. A funeral service will be held at First United Church, 16 William St.W. Waterloo on Tuesday, June 7th at 2 pm followed by refreshments at Westmount Golf and Country Club. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to First United Church, Waterloo, Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto or the charity of your choice and may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.