James Jack Obituary
JACK _ James McLaren 1921 - 2006 Passed away at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, B.C. on December 17, 2006. Jim is survived by his wife Mildred and his children Brian, Dianne, Valerie (Bill) and Allyson. He was a grandpa to 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A son, his parents, and siblings predeceased him. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and joined the navy to serve overseas during the Second World War. Jim enjoyed a long teaching career beginning in the Toronto, Ontario area. He moved to Cambridge (Galt), Ontario, as the Vice-Principal of Galt Collegiate and became the first Principal of Southwood Secondary School in Cambridge (Galt), Ontario. Jim retired from the school board as the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools in the Borough of North York, Ontario. He enjoyed many happy retirement years in good health with his wife in Vancouver, B.C. Both family and friends will miss him. Cremation has taken place and at his request, there will be no funeral service.
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January 19, 2007
We were very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We knew him as a neighbour starting back in 1963 when we first came to Galt. He was a cheerfull great friend both at school and after school was out. We enjoyed his good sense of humour and at times his advice. He enjoyed the out door life , playing cards and a good cigar. He will be missed by many people.
Bev & Joyce Hall & family
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Catherine Lee
January 8, 2007
I remember Mr. Jack as being a very pleasant and kind Vice Principal. Always smiling!!! I was so sorry to hear of his passing. Catherine Lee (Baines)
Bill Donaldson
January 7, 2007
Another sad milestone...
I remember him well as I was sent to his office (Vice-principal GCI and VS) frequently. We almost became friends. He even invited me to take extra Christmas holidays, i.e., a suspension for ragging the French teacher. "Mister Jack" had a penchant for asking me for my home phone number.
Still, ... very sorry to hear this news.
Sandra (Plummer) Fice
January 5, 2007
So sorry to hear of Mr. Jack's passing.
I remember him at G.C.I. as being a fair and pleasant man at all times.
God Bless him.
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