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JAMES GREGORY Obituary

GREGORY, JAMES (JIM) MICHAEL Peacefully, at home with his family on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in his 84th year. Loving husband to Rosalie (nee Bruno) of 60 years. Beloved father to Andrea (Daniel King), David (Dolores), Valerie (John Moore) and Maureen (Brian Sutcliffe). Cherished grampa to Remington, Katherine, Greyson, Lyle, Kade, Greg, Erik, Rachel, Eric, Christopher, Valerie (Steve Cowen), Nicholas and Pamela, and great-grandfather to Ben and Wes. Sadly missed brother of Gary (Karen), Rosemary (Larry DeGrace), Sharon (Ted Pitts), Patrick (Margaret), Cheri, and predeceased by Gloria Gandour and Raymond Gregory. Brother-in-law to Norma (Lorne Melara), Rita (Charles Pemberton) and predeceased by Elaine and Joseph Melara. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Pearl and his in-laws Louis and Laura Bruno. The family will receive friends at the HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC FUNERAL HOME, 211 Langstaff Road East (west of Bayview Ave.), from 2:00-4:30 and 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Friday, November 1, 2019. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church (3220 Bayview Avenue, Toronto), on Saturday, November 2nd, at 2:00 p.m. The family will also receive friends at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church (204 Alder Street West, Dunnville), from 10:00-11:15 a.m., on Monday, November 4th. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel on Monday at 11:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery (Robinson Road, Dunnville). If desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Michael's College School Bursary "Jim Gregory 55", Toronto Western Hospital "Urology", Blessed Trinity Parish, Dunnville Minor Hockey Association or St. Michael the Archangel Parish. Online condolences and directions may be found at www.catholic-cemeteries.com

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Published by Toronto Star on Oct. 31, 2019.

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John Timmins Jr.

November 24, 2019

Dear Rosalie and family,
We're deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing and wish to extend our most heartfelt condolences to you all.
My father had the good fortune of working closely with Jim for many years in Central Scouting...and was blessed to have him as a friend.
It is such a great loss and remains a very difficult time, but please know you're in our thoughts and prayers!

With Sincere Sympathy,
John Jr. and Marisol, Norm Timmins and family
Los Angeles/San Diego, California

Allen Eagleson

November 7, 2019

To the Gregory Family - I'm so sorry to learn of this sad news on returning to Toronto last evening. I was such an admirer of Mr. Gregory and held him in the highest esteem. I enjoyed every moment that I had the privilege of sharing his company. Allen Eagleson (the younger...)

Garbutt Hyde

November 5, 2019

Please accept my sympathy.I knew Jim from when we were 12 and 13 years of age in Dunnville. Great guy.

Janne Brown

November 3, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Jim Gregory. He was a great Toronto Maple Leaf GM and a wonderful and caring gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with the Gregory family. He will be dearly missed. May Jim rest in peace.

November 3, 2019

The Clancy family knows we have lost a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry and Debbie

November 2, 2019

I remember Jim as a gentleman through my Jr hockey years and our times when we provided the transportation at the hockey Haven and then became shareholders at the Pinestone. Jim was always very good at managing people & knew how to work to get the best out of them without creating animosity. It was always a pleasure to meet you in Haliburton Rosalie. I know you & the family are going to miss him as will many of his associates. All the best to everyone
Scott LaRue Haliburton

November 1, 2019

Rosalie and Family.Beverly and I aretruly sorry to hear of your loss. Jim did so much for everyone God Bless Jim. May he rest in peace Sam and Beverley Sisco Windsor

Al Shaw

November 1, 2019

We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. A true gentleman in every sense of the word. He will be missed greatly. NHL Oldtimers Original Six

Audrey Singleton

November 1, 2019

I remember Jim from many years ago when he cane to Moncton at the startup of New Brunswick Hawks Hockey. NB Hawks was a farm team owned by Chicago and Toronto. Jim visited many times to get the team "off the ground" and thereafter.
He was a fine man always making sure everyone was doing ok.
I was the club secretary at that time.
My deepest sympathy to the family and the hockey community.

Danny McCourt

November 1, 2019

I called your dad about a northern ontario former Blackhawk player from the 1940's who was having trouble. Your dad was all over it, not only knowing who the player was, but making sure he had a good end of life. He never went back on his word and wanted to see all succeed. Thanks Jimmy
ps..we'll miss the hugs

Ruth Klekos

November 1, 2019

The hockey world has lost a true gentleman. Jim always had time to talk to the Leaf Fans.

November 1, 2019

Rosalie and Family

I am truly sorry to hear of your loss; he surely will be missed. May you all find peace.

Sincerely
Nancy Bower

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Susanne Glaholm

October 31, 2019

Val.. sending you love from Los Angeles. Your Dad was loved and appreciated by so many. We always wish we had more time.

Goran Stubb

October 31, 2019

Jim, a true Gentleman. Rest in Peace

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Goran Stubb

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Peter Teolis

October 31, 2019

Andrea and Dave, my condolences to you and your families. Your dad was an icon in the hockey world. I remember hearing many stories about your father and hockey! Prayers for comfort to all

Leon Stickle

October 31, 2019

The hockey world has lost a true gentleman. Jim touched many lives in his journeys and always found time to ask about your family. Rest in peace my friend and know that you have left a favourable impression on a lot of lives.

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Memorial Events
for JAMES GREGORY

Nov

1

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C7

Nov

1

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C7

Nov

2

Funeral Mass

2:00 p.m.

Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

3220 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON

Nov

4

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church

204 Alder Street West, Dunnville, ON

Nov

4

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church

204 Alder Street West, Dunnville, ON

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211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C7