Celebrating the life of
James Alexander Dorward
May 23, 1934 - August 31, 2015
James Alexander Dorward, 81, died Monday, August 31, 2015. He was born May 23, 1934 in Toronto, Ontario to the late James Dawson and Marjorie Anne Dalgleish Dorward. James was retired from Spence Brothers Construction Company where he served as Treasurer. He was Past President of the Saginaw Country Club, and a member of The Landings Club.
James was the anonymous Cartoonist for several publications at The Landings, The TWATL and Club Line. He drew his last cartoon for the Halloween issue the day he died.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, James Edwin (Duke) Dorward.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Mae Dorward, of Savannah, two daughters, Sandy Barner (Scott), of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Tammy Dorward, of Evanston, Illinois. He is also survived by one brother, Donald Edward Dorward, of Toronto, Ontario, and two grandchildren, Caitlin Barner, and Madison Barner, both of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and several nieces and nephews.
A Private interment will be held on
Saturday, September 5, 2015.
Remembrances may be made to the Skidaway Island Medical First Responders, 602 Landings Way South, Savannah, GA 31411.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Sandra, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. What a good soul he was. I hope that your grief passes quickly, and that you only have happy memories of your time together.
- Kevin & Jeneen Smith, Savannah, Ga
To Sandra and family, Our heartfelt sympathies to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Susanne and Bill
- Susanne and Bill Haberkorn, Savannah, Ga
To Sandy and Family, Our thoughts are with you.With deepest sympathy.
- Sandy and Tom Cook, Savannah , GA
To Jim's family we offer our most sincere and heart felt condolences. Jim and I spent most mornings side by side on treadmills at the fitness center. That's where I met Jim and quickly made him one of my most cherished friends. I really looked forward each morning to our unprotected chats with our many serious opinions, family plans and hearty laughs. Jim was a very fine man with a bit of a "Teddy Bear" personality that made us love him so. Too often it is considered trite to say "I will miss him" or "I was devastated when I learned of his death" but please be sure that to me Jim's passing will change my life and I will never forget the joy he brought each morning.
- George and Pam KORB, Savannah , Ga.
Dear Sandra,Sandy,Tammy and Family, We are still in shock and disbelief.We are so sorry about Jim.He was a true friend of many talents.May God take him to His bosom and care for him.You will be in our thoughts and prayers going forward.With much love.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Sandra, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. What a good soul he was. I hope that your grief passes quickly, and that you only have happy memories of your time together.
- Kevin & Jeneen Smith, Savannah, Ga
To Sandra and family, Our heartfelt sympathies to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Susanne and Bill
- Susanne and Bill Haberkorn, Savannah, Ga
To Sandy and Family, Our thoughts are with you.With deepest sympathy.
- Sandy and Tom Cook, Savannah , GA
To Jim's family we offer our most sincere and heart felt condolences. Jim and I spent most mornings side by side on treadmills at the fitness center. That's where I met Jim and quickly made him one of my most cherished friends. I really looked forward each morning to our unprotected chats with our many serious opinions, family plans and hearty laughs. Jim was a very fine man with a bit of a "Teddy Bear" personality that made us love him so. Too often it is considered trite to say "I will miss him" or "I was devastated when I learned of his death" but please be sure that to me Jim's passing will change my life and I will never forget the joy he brought each morning.
- George and Pam KORB, Savannah , Ga.
Dear Sandra,Sandy,Tammy and Family, We are still in shock and disbelief.We are so sorry about Jim.He was a true friend of many talents.May God take him to His bosom and care for him.You will be in our thoughts and prayers going forward.With much love.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
