Peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, March 6th. Survived by wife and soul-mate of 52 years, Linda and loving daughters Lee-Anne (John), Cindy (Chris). Poppa will be forever missed by his 5 precious grandchildren, Carling, Brittany, Holly, Candace and Blake. Devoted sisters Maddy, Colleen, Valerie and sister in law Maudie. Never forgotten by nieces Lenore, Neily, nephew Jeff, cousin Gerald.
Many thanks to family members who have been there through difficult times for wonderful support. Cremation has taken place. At Jim’s wishes a private family service will be held April 30th.
Gratitude is extended to Dr. David Evans and staff at RVH.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gilda’s Club or pay it forward with a Random Act of Kindness, which was Jim’s way.
Maddy (& Richard)
Posted on: Friday, March 9, 2018Linda, Leeanne, Cindy: as Jim’s sister, I share in your grief of your loss. I’m writing something that will help me…..and hopefully you too.
THE GIFT.
All things you’ve said to me are wrapped up in a package and brought to my heart.
Each time I need comforting, my heart opens up the package and again I hear your voice.
When your voice rings in my head as clearly as my own,
I open up the package and hide it in the reserved place in my heart.
RIP Jimmy. Gone but never forgotten.
Rich And Rene (Maddy and Richard's Kids)
Posted on: Saturday, March 10, 2018Dearest Sympathy,
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss.
Memories are the most precious part of life and may you carry all the best memories of Jim with you forever.
Love
Rich and Rene
Laura and Bob Bennett
Posted on: Saturday, March 10, 2018May memories of Jim and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort as you remember Jim.
Dorothy an Gord
Posted on: Sunday, March 11, 2018Linda and Family,
Our deepest condolences, may the passing of time and loving memories help to ease your sorrow. Our thoughts are with you.
Rosemary Cade
Posted on: Monday, March 12, 2018Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, Linda, and the girls. May Jim rest in peace after his long months of ill health.
Maddy (sister)
Posted on: Thursday, March 15, 2018This morning I’m remembering a time, many years ago, when Jim drove taxi in Angus. The ladies would ask the dispatcher for Jim by name because he was always neatly dressed, smelled good (he always wore a shaving lotion) and because he was always courteous and kind. He would help carry their groceries and assist in any way he could.
The other thing I’m remembering is him being soft-spoken and his lovely singing voice….despite years of smoking. Perhaps he’s singing for the angels today.
colleen cook
Posted on: Thursday, March 15, 2018One of my fondest memories of Jim is when he took Paul and Jeffrey (nephews) Christmas shopping for their mother. They were ready with a fistful of Canadian Tire money and came back with lots of neat things (little trees for car freshener.)sticks vividly in my mind. He was a caring brother and I will miss him.
Jeff Swackhamer (nephew)
Posted on: Saturday, March 17, 2018Many memories come to mind when I think of Uncle Jim one of the earliest ones was he came to A & M Market in Angus to help Dad out with a boost and sure enough it was a hot summer day and I hop in uncle Jim’s convertible and see a can of soda unfortunately it was about 75% Seagram’s and 25% Coke and as you can imagine for a 7 year old to have his first stiff drink. Another fond memory although not sure of what has transpired that day I do believe it was the lovegrove family portrait in the 80s and everybody decided to go to the legion that evening not quite sure why but as always Aunt Madeline and Uncle Jim were some sort of odds and Uncle Jim being the egotistical tough guy had his chain removed by Aunt Madeline and it always made me laugh remembering that.
If anything and I know I’ve stated this on Facebook Uncle Jim always made it seem that you could be a ridiculous clown and get away with it and I’ve always tried to do that myself and that’s the best memory I can share
Cindy & Eric
Posted on: Wednesday, March 21, 2018This was a message in a card sent to Maddy & Richard.
“Nothing prepares you for saying good-bye to someone who’s always been such a big part of your life.
I hope it comforts you to know that your loved one will always be remembered, always be loved, and always be someone so many people were glad to know”.