JAMES Laverne Drennan known by many and Jim or Jimmy or even Whimpy, the Kindest most gentle man you could meet , loved by so many , he would make you laugh with little effort, always there to lend a tool a hand and in most cases a cold beer. Jim passed on Tues morning Jun 2nd 2020 in hospital peacefuly with his big sister Bonny at his side. Predeceased by first born son Christopher James his mother Marvel and his father Laverne inlaws Wesley and Annette Bone of Atikokan. Survived by  Immediate family sons ; Shane , Lee(Nicole) and James(Naomi) 6 grandchildren Brooklynn, Charlee, Parker, Sawyer, Astra and Ryley also his Best friend and ex wife of 37 years Brenda , sisters Bonny and Ronalee and many neices.  Jim was graced with the presence of his big sister Bonny who he loved dear in his final hours.  Jim was a fisherman a golfer a hunter, and all around handyman ,most proudly an engineer for CNR.  Born and raised in rainy river he moved to Atikokan to work at Caland mines where he eventually met his wife and mother of his children .  Jim and Brenda eventually were married and moved to Winnipeg Manitoba  Where he followed in his father's footsteps and became an Locomotive engineer with CNR .  After retiring from the railroad after a long accomplished career he moved back to Rainy River made a huge impact starting a taxi company then eventually retired from that he bought a large piece of property in the country coined "Wild Kingdom" where he spent most of his days sitting at his  table with friends and family(Richard Drennan)under his prized oak tree and taking his grandkids for golf kart rides around the property with his dog Maggie chasing behind. Jim kept busy in "Wild Kingdom" but eventually sold "the farm" and moved back to town spending time at the Legion with friends and family.  Jim was always surrounded by friends and family he loved.  Jim will be buried with his mom and dad at McGinnis cemetery ( a family sacred ground) with so many relatives at rest. Take this time to share a funny about a good time fishing or hunting you had with him.  In lieu of flowers please donate to a local 12 step program in his honor.