1935
2013
James Cairns, 77, of Eastlake, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Hospice House of the Western Reserve in Cleveland.
Born April 4, 1935, in Scotland, he had been a Lake County resident for the past 46 years, living in Eastlake.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, member of the Painters Union and was the co-founder of the Eastlake Soccer League. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing.
He was the loving father of Ann P. (Tom) Moravec of Mentor, Thomas R. (Michele) Cairns of Eastlake, Scott (Nancy) Cairns of Stow and Kyle (Nichole) Cairns of Eastlake; cherished grandfather of Heather, Tiffany, Katie, Matthew, Jimmy, Brittany, Olivia, Dominic and Vince; great-grandfather of Ariana, Christina, Nicholas and Brandon; and brother of William Cairns of Eastlake.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosean; and sibling, Ronnie Cairns.
Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Interment will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in his name be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110.
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To the Cairns Family especially Kyle, Your dad taught me so much about the correct way to coach and play soccer. We would talk for hours at the fields and the donut shop about familes and soccer. I am sorry that I did not attend the wake and funeral. I was out of town and just found out about this loss. Our condolences to all of you Jimmy will be missed by everyone he knew.
Coach Mike Strainic
Mike Strainic
February 18, 2013
To the Cairns Family: Your father was a friend, I hold in my heart. We were friends and I will always remember his devotion to the young people of Eastlake. Thank you friend for all you did for your City and it's kids.
Mayor Dan DiLiberto
Mayor Dan DiLiberto
February 16, 2013
Moravec family and extended family, you have our deepest condolances.
The Fujs family
Sharon Fujs
February 16, 2013
I'm sorry to learn of the loss of James Cairns.
David Bricker
February 16, 2013
To the family of Jim Caairns: My condolences to the entire family. I am a friend of Scot. James must have been a great guy and father, just like Scott.
Tom Hall
February 15, 2013
Jimmy was a tremendous influence in my life. He honored me and Gina by serving as a groomsman in our wedding at St. John's Cathedral in 1990. Jimmy was the happiest, most content man I've ever known. Our condolences to his children and all of his family.
Edward and Gina Slusarski
February 15, 2013
I am a friend of Scott and have just learned of Mr. Cairns passing. As I won't be able to make the viewing, I want him and his family to know that it should be a time to celebrate the life of a loved one and rejoice in the gifts that he provided. May God bless him as we all know he will be missed.
Bill Hendricks
February 15, 2013
Kyle, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
Al Avery
February 15, 2013
I worked with Jim back in the 60's and 70's for Long Ptg...Jim was a great guy to work with..Enjoyed going fishing with him out to Avon...
Rest in Peace my friend...
Carmen Fovozzo
carmen fovozzo
February 15, 2013
Mr cairns was my grandfather, I hope that he may rest in peace. I wish the family nothing but my deepest thoughts and prayers at this time of need.
Heather Cairns
February 15, 2013
Kyle and family, Our condolences on the loss of your father.May he rest in peace
steve & Gail DeSantis
February 15, 2013
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