Mr. James Sterling, a resident of London and formerly of Wallaceburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at University Hospital in London at the age of 72. James was born in Wallaceburg and was a son of the late Leo and Beatrice (Como) Sterling. Loving father of Kimberly Sterling Thompson and Tanya Carolee Thomas. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Brittany Rose Sterling (Barry Neatby), Natalie Price (Jason Grineage), Mackenzie, Ethan and Emma Thomas and his great grandchildren Connor Timothy James Sterling and Jordan and Darrian Grineage. Kind brother of Betty, Joanne, Jack and Robert. Cremation will take place. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society may be left at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.ericfnichollsfuneralhome.com. As a living memorial, a tree will be planted in Nicholls Memorial Forest in memory of James Sterling.