James (Jim) McErlain
1922 - 2020
{ "" }
Share
Share James's life story with friends and family
Send an Email
Or Copy this URL to Share
After a long wonderful life and a short battle with cancer, our amazing Dad Jim passed away on September 6, 2020 surrounded by his daughters. Jim was father to Sue, Dianne (Steve), Elaine (Jason) and father in law to Donna. Much loved Grandpa to Melissa, Allison, Lauren, Chloe and Ava. Brother to Trea and Bernadette (Babe). Predeceased by his wife Georgina (Dearsley), sons Barry, Glen, son in law Tom and siblings Hugh, Shawn, Malachy, Lawrence, Sheila, Margaret and Brenda. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will miss his stories and great sense of humour. After 35+ years with Northern Electric / Bell Canada, Jim retired in 1982 and not long after began a second career at the Newmarket Court House as a Deputy Sheriff, which he enjoyed immensely. He volunteered with the Telephone Pioneers of Canada then McKenzie Health Centre in Richmond Hill until he was 90 years old. As he was once a referee for the OHL, he was the consummate Maple Leafs fan all his life and looked forward to his monthly luncheons with the NHL Alumni. We always knew when dad was nearby as you could hear him jingling the change in his pocket and whistling. We would like to thank the nurses, PSW's and staff at Richmond Retirement Residence for taking such good care of dad. Also, a big thank you to Dr. Grossman, Susan Ng, the staff, nurses and PSW's at Hill House Hospice. Such an amazing place. To honour Jim's memory, donations to the Hill House Hospice would be greatly appreciated www.hillhousehospice.com/online-donation-form/. Jim's daughters would like to say a very special thank you to Donna McErlain and Kevin Rankin for helping us with Dad. We are so grateful. As per his wishes a private family ceremony will be held at a future date.


To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in York Region News on Sep. 11, 2020.
MEMORIAL EVENTS
No memorial events are currently scheduled. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.
Memories & Condolences
Guest Book sponsored by Marshall Funeral Home
Not sure what to say?
1 entry
September 12, 2020
I loved the photo you chose for Jim. I lifted my glass of wine in a toast to him. And I smiled with the wonderful memories of Jim as my neighbour here at 50 Baif Blvd and as a retired Bell employee like him, for the memories we shared.
Dorothy Paudler
Friend
Invite others to add memories
Share to let others add their own memories and condolences