Peacefully with loving family by his side on February 13, 2012 at the age of 68. Beloved husband and best friend of Janet (nee Nantais) for over 35 years. Devoted father of Jason (Kim), Joseph (Chantal), Karen (Patrick), Chris, Kevin (Bambi), Tracy (Mike) and the late James (1993). Cherished grandfather of Dakota, Kohen and Mackenzie. Dear son of the late Willard and Evelyn Badour (nee Bondy). Loving brother of the late Shirley, wife of Ray Beaudry; Joyce & Ken McCormick; Marilyn, wife of the late Jack Harrington; Sharon and Renzo Maurina; Judy and Jerome Lesperance. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, and many close friends, especially Ted and Tom Thompson. Jim retired from Ford Motor Co. after 40 years of dedicated service. He was a member of local 200 and the Moose Lodge. Donations made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Cremation services have taken place. Memorial visitation Thursday from 2-5 and 7 until time of Celebration of Life at 8 p.m. at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841.