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James HAMLEN Obituary

HAMLEN, James William - Died surrounded by family at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket on August 23, 2012 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Angela, cherished father of Gregory (Eliana Machado) and Susan (Robert Foote), dearest Grandpa to Andrew Hamlen and Taylor Foote. After graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University, Jim taught high school until leaving in the 1970's to run E. Lorne Hamlen Associates Ltd. with his father. He was the ultimate salesman, President of Thermalloy LeMoyne Corporation and CEO of Impact Cases Inc. The wonderful, caring, attentive and supportive nurses and respiratory staff made Jim's final days peaceful and comfortable. A special appreciation is due to Dr. S. Ramakrishnan and Dr. Ken Roberts for their vigilance and support. A Celebration of Life will be held at Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, 905-727-5421, on Monday, August 27th at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Pine Hills Cemetery in Scarborough. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Southlake Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Lung Association. Online condolences and information at www.thompsonfh-aurora.com

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Published by Toronto Star on Aug. 25, 2012.

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Salar Chagpar (BDC)

August 29, 2012

My condolences to you and your family.

August 28, 2012

Our condolences to you and to your family. I just spoke with Jim at work Bud Byron EMA,Inc,Dixie

John Barkovich (Russel Metals)

August 27, 2012

May you all be strengthened by the love and support of your family, friends, and aquaintances! Our sincerest condolences !!

Yvonne Evison

August 27, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

August 26, 2012

Thank you so much Susan for letting me know of Jim's passing. My sincere condolences to you Angie, and all the family. We didn't see each other that often but your trips to Australia kept us in touch over the 45 years since I left Toronto. How I always enjoyed Jim's opinions especially on our Aussie wines. A big man, with a big heart. My prayers are for Jim and for all the family.
Pauline McLaughlin Brisbane Queensland Australia

Jerry Probala

August 26, 2012

I am very sorry to hear that you have lost Jim Hamlen. Jim was always a good friend and confidant, he was one of a kind!

I will remember Jim in my nightly prayers.

Mike, Sasha, Gillian & Anthony Gomes

August 26, 2012

Uncle Jim will be sadly missed. With deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John Liphardt

August 26, 2012

Angela, we were saddened to read of Jim's passing. We do certainly remember the two cruise trips that we shared and enjoyed so much with you both and with the Longs.
Jim certainly had no trouble being the life of the party and setting up a joyful atmosphere.

Our condolences to you and to your family.

Fondly Anne and John Liphardt

August 26, 2012

Dear Angela:

Barb and I were very saddened to hear of Jim's death. We knew his health history and have been amazed that with your wonderful support he was able to travel and live such a very full life.

Barb grew up with Jim's dropping in to see Dick and has many memories as a teenager of his continuous teasing. As it happens, Dick is in Ontario near Sarnia at the moment and we have sent him the news.

Angela, we wish the best for you and hope the next few days go as perfectly as you wish.

Barb and Dave Pinkham

Josh Flower

August 25, 2012

Our very deepest condolences to you Angela, as well Greg, Susan and the rest of the family. I have such fond memories of Jim. His smile, his booming voice, and of course that wonderful personality. He made me feel special as a young boy and I will never forget him.

August 25, 2012

Cathy and I were stunned and very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. We always had a good time with Jim and Greg at the Tenaxol sales meetings and enjoyed our visit with Angela and Jim in Toronto. Our sincerest condolences to all his family.
Bob&Cathy Strauss

Dawn Pelman

August 25, 2012

Dear Angela and family,
My sincere condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Love to all,
Dawn Pelman

Roberto Giudici

August 24, 2012

Very sorry to hear about Jim's passing, I was glad to have met him and I will always remember the good times we had altogether during his visit to our factory in Italy.
His business acumen and sense of humor will be missed. My sincere condolences to the family and particularly to Angela, Susan and Greg.
Roberto , Explorer Cases GTLINE

Sandra & Will MacMillan

August 24, 2012

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our most sincere condolences to you all.

August 24, 2012

Angela, Susan and Greg - it was an honour to have known Jim and you all since we became neighbor's in 1988. We truly enjoyed every opportunity to have a drink and tell tales especially when Lorne was around to feed Shadow table scraps. We miss you all!

Diane Monds

August 24, 2012

Sending deepest sympathies and bigs hugs to your family. Heard so many wonderful things about Jim and am so sorry I never had the honour of meeting him in person! Love to all, Diane, Scott, Scotty and Joey Monds

Doug Smith

August 24, 2012

On behalf of all former employees of Carwithen Associates Inc. I wish Jim peace, and you the family a healing celebration of his life. I enjoyed my time with Jim during his trips to the Baltimore area, and enjoyed seeing all of you there in Markham on my visits to Impact Cases. Peace be with you!

Bill, Trudy & Erik Olsson

August 24, 2012

We are all so sorry to hear of Jim's passing and share your grief and loss. We are both privileged and honoured to have had Jim as a part of our lives and will miss him sorely.

Mike Henthorn

August 24, 2012

I have always enjoyed the exuberance and positive outlook that Jim brought to our business relationship.

Sincere condolences and best wishes to all the family in this time of loss.

N

Jim Kawli

August 24, 2012

Great people, like Jim, will stay with us, even after they're gone.
They increase our pride due to the fact that they were part of our lives.
The Values and ethical priciples that we learned from Jim will live on with all the people whose lives he touched.
Good bye Jim
Jim Kawli
Trans-Ontario Express

Peter Goddard

August 24, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was a wonderful story teller, and tremendously enthusiastic in all of our ventures. He will be truly missed.

Peter Goddard

Candace Williams

August 24, 2012

Working with Impact for many years now, Jim made every meeting an adventure! Intelligent and always charming, we will miss him. Our warmest thoughts go out to Angela and the entire Hamlen family.
Sharing in your loss, your friends at Tailwind.

Dave Hogg

August 24, 2012

So sorry to hear about the passing of Jim.
I have many memmories of Jim over the years all of them good ones.

Steven Goulet

August 24, 2012

My sincerest condolences to the family. James was a great man who always made me laugh. I will remember him by the good times we had on business trips with him. He will be missed!
Steven Goulet, Alphacasting Inc.

Craig Holden

August 24, 2012

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family.

Jim Harrison

August 24, 2012

Tenaxol is sorry for your loss.

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