We regret to advise of the death of Flight Lieutenant James “Jimmy” Ganderton (Ret’d), peacefully on 28 January 2023  at home on Salt Spring Island BC at age 86.

James attended le College Militaire de St Jean in 1956 and graduated in Engineering from Royal Military College in Kingston in 1961. He served as Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Air Force for a short period before retiring from the Canadian Forces. As a second career, Jim became a career diplomat as a Trade Commissioner for the Canadian Federal Government where he was stationed in Singapore, New Zealand and USA. 

Jim retired in Salt Spring BC. He was an enthusiastic boater for many years and served as commodore of the Salt Spring Sailing Club. 

A private family service is planned. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to ask that a donation be made to the charity of your choice in his name. On line condolences can be sent to the funeral home.