Kennedy, James "Jim" Passed away suddenly as a result of a motorcycle accident on June 20, 2018 at the age of 53. Jim was the beloved husband and best friend of Kimberley (nee Sutherland). Loving and devoted father of Benjamin and step-father of Kyle and Nicholas Walsh. He will be sadly missed by his mother Anne Kennedy and was predeceased by his father Blaise Kennedy. He will be forever remembered by his twin brother David and his sister Cathy. Fondly remembered by his mother and father-in-law Fred and Sandy Gallant, Lynn Kennedy, and his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Jim was born in Sydney, Cape Breton and left to join the Canadian Army. He was a proud Veteran (Ret'd MWO), and was very dedicated to his country. He found a second career where he became a Technical Adviser with GDLS-C. In his retirement years he was an avid golfer at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club, which became his second home. All are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Life at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be a graveside service in the Military Section of Beechwood Cemetery at on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Following the graveside service, a second Celebration of Life will take place at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Soldier On.