James Douglas Hines, 92 of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, passed away June 6, 2022 at Wyndham Manor in Oakville Ontario.

He was born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, October 5, 1929, the late son of Elisha and Susan Hines.

He is preceded by his wife Audrey Mary (Crouse). He is survived by his daughters Margo, Vicki and son Brian, grandchildren Rhyse, Caleb, Kevin and Layne.

He spent most of his working life as an Ophthalmologist in Oakville and Milton. Each year he would work at the CNIB mobile clinic in remote northern Ontario traveling to the local communities. While there he would take a week to paddle the back country and enjoy fishing. During the summer months for many years he would return to the cottage in Pleasantville Nova Scotia to spend vacation. When he retired he spent 4 to 5 months there and enjoyed sailing, fishing and building small wooden boats.

A celebration of life will be held at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home 64 Lakeshore Rd W. , Oakville (one block east of Kerr St.) Friday June 17, 2022 2 - 4pm and 7 - 9pm.

He will be laid to rest at the family plot in Bridgewater later this summer.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Heart and Stroke, Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Society of Canada would be appreciated.