OBITUARY CHARLES SHAW (JIM) BRADEEN Q.C. 1931 - 2010 Jim passed away peacefully at the Brome Missisquoi Perkins (BMP) Hospital in Cowansville, Quebec at the age of seventy-nine after a valiant fight with cancer. Much beloved husband to Christine, he is also survived by his five children, Richard (Barb), Rob (Karen), Kate (David), Sara (Danny) and Derek (Catherine). Known as "Pa Jim" to his eleven grandchildren, Matt, James and Emily, Stephen and Lauren, Christian and Samantha, Oliver and Jackson, and Lucas and Elliot. He also leaves his sister Sally Peirce (Gene), cousins Hannah Spencer and Susan Tiffany. Jim was born in Essex, Connecticut on July 10, 1931, the son of Charles Shaw Sr. and Winifred Bradeen. He grew up in Montreal, attended Lower Canada College and then achieved a BA undergraduate degree at McGill University in 1952. He continued his education by completing his Law Degree BCL at McGill in 1955. While at McGill he became a member of the Zeta Psi Fraternity. After graduating, he completed an almost fifty-two year career practicing law in Montreal including the appointment to Queen's Counsel in the 70s. He was a very dedicated and accomplished corporate lawyer where he developed a considerable clientele in the area of leasing, banking and corporate tax. Also after graduating University in the 50s, he became an officer in the Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment of Canada. At one point, Jim also acted as the president of the Hillside Tennis Club, the Boys and Girls Club of Montreal and was also was very active with Centraide. He was also at one time a member of the Royal Montreal GC, The Mont Bruno GC and the Knowlton GC. When Jim wasn't working, he spent his recreational time playing tennis, golfing and gardening. But, where he was most content was in pursuit of Atlantic salmon on the tranquil settings of the Godbout river on the north shore of Quebec or on the crystal clear waters of the Saint Anne in Gaspe. A very skilled fisherman, he was often "High Man" on these trips and despite his perpetual success, he was always one to communicate that salmon fishing was not about catching fish. His favourite trips were late in his fishing career with three generations of Bradeen boys, one Sieniewicz boy and their children. He would share his profound knowledge of the rituals of the sport, the art of throwing the perfect line, and the importance of conservation in catch and release. His expertise on these rivers, and all others that he frequented, was truly legendary. Jim and Christine later retired to Knowlton, where they enjoyed many years of golfing and socializing with their numerous friends in the Brome Lake community. Jim found peace in tending to his beautiful country garden with Christine, most notably his rose gardens. He had regular luncheon meetings of the "IPO", enjoyed "Marts and Gars" with the "Killer B's", the "Skylarks" and "the Institute". Their house was a great gathering place for his children, grandchildren, friends and pets, otherwise known as the "Bradeen Family Zoo". Everyone was always welcome. Jim was a blessed with a brilliant mind, an unrelenting work ethic, a great sense of humour and a kind heart. He was a man who loved his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A funeral service will be held at St-Paul's Anglican Church, on St-Paul's road in Knowlton at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 12. A reception will follow at their residence at 44 St-Paul road. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made in Jim's name to the Atlantic Salmon Federation c/o Tiffany Cleghorn (1-800-565-5666).