February 12, 1936 - May 19, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the age of 86. Loving son of the late Mary and James Sr. Beloved father of Renee, Michael, Patrick, Roxanne, James (Chip), Christopher and Eric. Sadly missed by his 10 grandchildren. A special thank you to the health care workers on G8 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa for the exceptional care he received while in the hospital until his passing. Thank you to the staff at Taunton Mills for the attentive care he received over the years her lived there. Jim was born in Port Arthur, Ontario, but lived the majority of his life in Pickering, Ontario. He was a handyman who could fix anything. He liked to tinker on anything mechanical, but mostly he enjoyed building projects. Jim was an avid car enthusiast and enjoyed NASCAR races. He was a millwright and was a proud member of millwrights local 2309 for 55 years. A memorial visitation was held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Monday, May 30th from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

Published by Durham Region News on May 27, 2022.