Brady, E. James ``Jim`` Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the age of 74. Beloved husband and best friend of Jewel (nee Ellis). Cherished father of Erin Brady (Brad Mackay), Brenda Brady and Jamie Brady (Melinda Bergeron). Proud grandfather of Clara, Rory and Charlie Mackay. Loving brother of Judy Stevens (Joe) and Pat and Chuck Brady, and the late Nancy and Brenda Brady. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, Tracy Stringer, Nancy, Sherri and Robert Stevens, and Sean and Kelcey Brady. Jim was known at the Smiths Falls Ambulance as the `Town Crier`. He was a great story teller, a loyal friend and known by his family to be a real rabble rouser. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 11 a.m. A private family interment will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.