It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of the late James “Jim” Donald LeRiche announce his peaceful passing on Thursday, August 14th, 2025, at Dr. Charles L. LeGrow Health Center at the age of 85 with his loving family by his side. Born in Port aux Basques, Jim was the son of the late John and Myrtle (Anderson) LeRiche.

Jim will be sadly missed by his loving children, Gary LeRiche (Sherry Pike) and Rose LeRiche (Danny Gallant), his grandchildren, Mandy (Mike) Awalt, Wanda Lee (Josh), Martin, Mitchell and Guy, great grandchildren, Kaylie, Emily, Brooklyn and Jax.

He will also be sadly missed by his sister, Rose Pike, plus a large circle of nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

To say we were lucky to have such an amazing man, father and grandfather, great father in our lives is an understatement. Dad picked up where mom left off making sure we were all taken care of.

Dad retired from Marine Atlantic with 48 1/2 years service. Some of his best times in his younger years were with his shipmates. When dad was able to, he loved to go out in his boat cod jigging. We will miss you dad and all your stories.

Jim was predeceased by his wife, Isabell, brothers and sisters, Dorothy (Morgan) Anderson, Elizabeth (Wilson) Matthews, Jack (Kathleen) LeRiche, Donald (Shirley) LeRiche and Wilson LeRiche, mother and father -in-law, John Matthew and Irene Thorne, sister and brothers-in-law, Lorena (Charles) Anderson, Owen Pike and extended family.

Family and friends may visit Oceanside Funeral Home on Friday, August 15th from 7:00-9:00 p.m., and Saturday, August 16th from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, August 17th, at 2:00 p.m., from St. James Anglican Church with Rev. Kuda officiating, with interment to follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Flowers are accepted, or donations in memory of Jim, can be made graciously to the family. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Oceanside Funeral Home, 23 Read Street, Port aux Basques. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting www.oceansidefh.ca.