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1932
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2021
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James RUTHERFORD Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for James RUTHERFORD
15 Entries
Patricia
June 12, 2021
Mr Rutherford was a song and dance man, I remember seeing him perform in the music man in st Catharines, I was about 7 or 8 my brother and his girlfriend at the time took me to see the musical. What a talent, he could light up a stage with his dancing shoes and a voice to interain, he brought a lot of joy to so many with his musical talents
Scott Fair
June 8, 2021
I was lucky enough to live next to Jimmy and Helen for a few years when my wife and I bought our first home in 2016. Jimmy always had a smile on his face. He and Helen were both fantastic people and amazing neighbours. I am lucky I had the opportunity to know such a wonderful couple. Rest in Peace Jimmy. Scott, Aly and Harper Fair.
Joseph Caruso
June 5, 2021
Jim had a heart of gold....
Always like to have a brew and lots of laughs....
So sorry to the family for their loss....
He will never be forgotten and always loved amd kissed
RIP my friend
Margaret Drennan
June 5, 2021
To the children of Jim and Helen,
On behalf of our family We want to send our sincere sympathy. Growing up on Lowell Ave. We knew the Adams Family and then Jim Rutherford . It was always a pleasure to run into the family and we were always greeted with a smile & a hug once it was sorted as to which one of Bill & Matties Gang we were. At your mom's ( Helen's) visitation I recall the joy and happiness Jim expressed to my sister Mary and I.
A smiling happy man who made you feel good any time you met .
The Lowell Ave. Stockwell Family
Sandra, Barbara, Ann Mantini
June 4, 2021
Dear Margaret, Ruth, Chuck, Jamie and families,
We are so very saddened to hear of Jim's passing but what wonderful, happy memories we hold of him and Helen;
The laughs we shared together during rehearsals and performances in GCP shows and the fun get togethers at their home after a rehearsal.
Jim was an inspiring talent to watch on stage too.
Beautiful memories we will always cherish!
With our love and deepest heartfelt condolences,
Sandra, Barbara, Ann and the
Mantini family
Jim & Diane Kreamer
June 4, 2021
So sorry to here of Jim's passing our condolences goes out to his family.
Leanne (Wilson) Semple
June 3, 2021
My deepest sympathies to all of the family of Mr R. I attended Victoria school from 1978 until 1985. Everyone, including me, loved Mr R. He was a wonderful man and ot was always such a treat to pop down to the basement ti have a visit. I remember the amazing icerinks he did every year and the work that went in to it. He was always so cheerful and like a grandpa to everyone who knew him. He will aleays be remembered and missed.
Wanda Vincent
June 3, 2021
I worked at Victoria School for 7 years where Jim was caretaker—and a meticulous one at that . His standards for cleaning an old school surpassed all caretakers that I encountered . His party personality was fun and his singing was always entertainment. Sincere condolences to the family. Sincerely —Wanda Vincent
Victor Giroux
June 3, 2021
Jim and Helen were great neighbours, when we lived on Acadia Cres. Jim helped build our recroom, they gave us a key to their swimming pool, Chuck & Jamie were good friends of our kids, lot of good memories. So sorry for the loss of Jim, our condolence to all the family. Victor & Lucy Giroux
Jack Reynolds
June 3, 2021
I was a principal at Victoria School for several happy years. Jim was like another teacherkeeping eyes on all, and yes, singing. The students really respected him. Jim helped me in so many ways. He was truly one of the good guys.
John McHenry
June 3, 2021
I first met Jim in 1978 when we performed together in Oliver! with Garden City Productions; he was Fagin and I was The Artful Dodger. He had performed in many GCP shows before this one; it was just my second. We became great friends and performed together many times but nothing compared to the magic of his Fagin and my Dodger.
My sincere condolences to Jamie and the entire family.
Larry Mannell
June 3, 2021
I have so many great memories of Jim from the time I was doing shows with Garden City Productions. I was a very green, aspiring young actor, while Jim was a gifted, skilled and accomplished performer. I admired him greatly.
I would watch and study Jim, as well as Jack Katzman, Barb Gosen and Maggie Payne. They all provided me with amazing lessons in theatre craft that have stayed with me through the years.
And I recently played the role of Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, a role that Jim performed brilliantly for GCP back in 1982. I thought of Jim and his performance many times while I was in rehearsals. Many elements of his interpretation made their way in to my performance - so, in a way, Jim once again mentored and shared the stage with me.
As well, Jim was always very kind and generous to me, both on stage and off, as was his lovely wife Helen.
My condolences to the family.
Robin Graham West
June 3, 2021
I have very fond memories of Mr. Rutherford. I attended Victoria school, starting with Kindergarten in 1967. I remember the wonderful ice rinks that he made us every year. He helped me tighten my skates every day. He even seemed to be there on weekends, sometimes with hot chocolate. I remember him as being so kind and always happy, everyone’s Grandpa. I speak of him often whenever the topic of “when I went to school...” comes up. So sorry for your loss of a great man.
Miriam Mitchell
June 3, 2021
Thank you for the smiles Mr. R. Pushing the mop whistling GCP tunes, always so friendly, and so many hours spent on a rink for us behind the school. I was not a skater but soent time there regardless. Mr. Rutherford's name always comes up when reminiscing. My condolences to the family.
Cathy Spaulding
June 2, 2021
My son and daughter attended Victoria School, he was the caretaker there. Making the ice rinks in winter and the hockey sticks patio loungers. Truly a very nice man. My sincere condolences to his family.
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