Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College mourns the passing of longtime staff member and friend James Hanlon on June 8, 2026.
Along with his wife Karen, James was an important and beloved member of the Our Lady Seat of Wisdom community from its beginning. He volunteered and worked for the then-Academy in various ways in the first dozen years. He was a close friend to those who were involved with the school in those earlier years. We are very thankful for all of his work over the years especially in the design and construction of the St. Kateri’s and Sts. Peter and Paul residences.
The funeral will take place on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10:30am, at St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Barry’s Bay. It will be followed by a burial at the cemetery on Pine Cliff Road near Combermere. There will then be a reception at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church.
The college is preparing a spiritual bouquet for the intention of the repose of James’ soul, to be presented to the Hanlon family on the day of the funeral. Those who would like to contribute to this spiritual bouquet are asked to email the administrative coordinator, Hannah Afelskie (asc@seatofwisdom.ca), with their offering by the evening of Sunday, June 15th.
Please read our full article about James on our website here:
seatofwisdom.ca/james-hanlon…
The full obituary can be found here:
heubnerfuneralhome.ca/obitua…
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.