James Alexander Broomfield

1912 - 2013  (100 years)

• Name	James Alexander Broomfield
  Born	1 Dec 1912	Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-419898
  Died	16 Mar 2013	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Buried	Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Person ID	I419898	Generations
  Last Modified	3 Mar 2025

  
  

  Father	James Broomfield,   b. 29 Jan 1866, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 21 Mar 1942  (Age 76 years)
  Mother	Annie W. Wolf,   b. 6 Apr 1870, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 4 Jan 1952  (Age 81 years)
  Married	27 Apr 1911	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Family ID	F36118	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Rose M. Hedges,   b. 22 Jan 1914,   d. 9 Mar 2013, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 99 years)
  Children	1. Peter J. Broomfield,   b. 1946,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2025
  Family ID	F271185	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  BROOMFIELD, James Alexander Passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in his 101st year. Jim was born on December 1, 1912, in Galt, Ontario, to the late James and Annie (Wolfe) Broomfield. He was predeceased by Rose, his beloved wife of 72 years, on March 9, 2013 and by a son, Peter James, in May, 1946. Loved Father of Barbara (Joe) Nowak of Wellesley and cherished Papa to Kate (Duncan) Gibson of Etobicoke and Meg (Mike) Gardner of Sault Ste. Marie. Great Pa to Willow Gibson. Jim Broomfield was a proud member of the Algonquin Regiment of Canada and served during WW2 in France, Belgium and Holland. He became a POW after he was captured in October, 1944. Jim began the sport of curling at the age of 16 and he has been active every winter since 1932, except during the war. That start led to appearances in five provincial play-downs. Jimmie was an enthusiastic supporter of his favourite Yankees and Leafs and he coached minor baseball and hockey teams. James Broomfield will be inducted into the Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame on May 4th. Jim has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 121, for more than 6 decades. He has been an active member of the Cambridge Lions Club since 1950 and was honored for his service by receiving the Melvin Jones award, Helen Keller award and Life Membership. Jim also spent many years volunteering for the Cancer Society, driving patients to treatments and was still participating in the Relay for Life in his 90's. He was honored at the 2010 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, for his 60 years of service to his community. Jimmie was a Member of the Liberal Party of Canada and an avid follower of politics right up until his last day. Above all, Jim was a loving and caring Husband, Father and Grandfather, for whom family came first. His positive attitude, great sense of humour and friendship to those of all ages will be dearly missed. Friends will be received at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, from 2: 00-4: 00 p.m. and 7: 00 - 9: 00 p.m. Waterloo Region Record 18 Mar 2013

  
  

• Sources

  [S2858] z Vit - ON - Birth Registration, Birth Certificate 053565. Name:James Alexander Broomfield Date of Birth:1 Dec 1912 Gender:Male Birth Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father's name:James Broomfield Mother's name:Annie Wolfe [S2697] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge, Mount View Cemetery Internet Link. [NE] James BROOMFIELD/ died/ Mar. 21, 1942/ aged 76 years/ Annie W. WOLFE/ his wife/ died Jan. 4, 1952/ aged 82 years/ Son James A./ 1912-2013/ Wife Rose M./ 1914-2013/ Son Peter J./ 1946- / [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Name: James Broomfield Sex: Male Age: 45 Birth Year (Estimated): 1866 Res: Galt - carpenter Mother's Name: Jean Campbell Spouse's Name: Annie Wolfe Spouse's Sex: Female Spouse's Age: 41 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1870 Res: Preston - maid Spouse's Mother's Name: Wilhelmine Mierch Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 27 Apr 1911 Event Place: Preston, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 1 Dec 1912 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 16 Mar 2013 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth