TORONTO–James Ivan Service passed peacefully in his sleep at the Village of Humber Heights, on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the age of 92.

Service was the president of Atripco Delivery Service and a former board member of the Ontario Trucking Association. He had purchased his first truck in 1938, and from that date until 1969 he operated J. A. Service and Son Cartage, a local cartage company serving the Toronto market.
In January 1970, he began Atripco Delivery Service, a same day rush service and overnight courier.

He was a passionate entrepreneur, dedicated community member, and sports enthusiast. Service shared his kind heart as a Steward at Kingsway-Lambton United Church for years and will be remembered for his work as a director of the Ontario Trucking Association, his ongoing charitable contributions to the community, and for the strongest bear hugs a kid could ask for.

He was the loving husband to the late Edna May and father to their children; late Darla, Greg (late Jan), and Lloyd (Susan). He is survived by dear life partner Jeanne Eeles. He was predeceased by wife Bonnie, and was father to stepdaughter Marnie.

Service was a role model to his many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Cherished brother of Margaret Skidmore (Ray) and an uncle to many.

He valued the time he spent with the Runnymede Lions Club and enjoyed his adventures traveling near and far; especially in his motorhome.

For those who wish, donations may be made to the Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke, www.womens-habitat.ca.