James J. Talbot

James Joseph Talbot born in Buffalo, NY on January 3rd, 1935, died on September 14th, 2023, in Santa Barbara, CA 

Jim passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara while in the warm and loving care of Serenity House hospice.

He was a kind and thoughtful man; good at many things: being a friend, a husband, a father, a brother and a son. He loved his children, but the great love of his life was his wife and best friend Joanne Talbot.

Jim loved Santa Barbara. He and Joanne became such a part of the fabric of the city. Jim spent the late 80’s and 90’s volunteering for places such as the AIDS Counseling and Assistance Food Pantry, He was on the Board of Directors for The Phoenix House (Santa Barbara Mental Health Association). He volunteered at Transition House delivering hot meals twice a month from Fresco Restaurant to the Family Emergency Shelter. He also received his certification from the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program to teach exercises classes at nursing homes throughout Santa Barbara.

Jim is survived by his 5 children: Chris, Brian, Clare, Bridget and Matt. He had 5 grandchildren that he loved with all his heart and took tremendous pride in: Cameron, Ethan, Maya, Marley, and Jupiter.

In lieu of sending flowers, Jim and the family ask that you to donate to VNA Serenity House in the name of Jim Talbot –https://vna.health/ways-to-give/memorial-and-honor-gifts/