Passed away peacefully at his home in Listowel, on July 23rd, 2013 in his 62nd year. James is predeceased by his parents Douglas Harkness & Alice Thompson. Survived by his aunt Martha Fletcher, his uncle George Gibson and many cousins and extended family. Funeral Services will be conducted at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 280 St. David St. south in Fergus, on Saturday, July 27th, 2013 at 11:00am with visitation from 10:00am. Private interment to follow. Memorial donations can be directed to the Centre Wellington Food Bank. www.grahamgiddyfh.com