Passed away at home on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the age of 61. Beloved son of Lois Hardy and the late Frank (2017). Dear brother of Robert (Susan), Dolores (Hank) and Nancy (the late John). He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jim was an avid sports fan who especially liked to watch his favourite hockey team, Detroit Red Wings and football team, Oakland Raiders. He was most recently employed at The Marco Corporation. Family and friends will be received at the “Thorpe Brothers’ Funeral Home and Chapel”, 96 West Street, Brantford on Monday, April 22, 2019 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption Church (St. Mary’s) on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy donations to the St. Mary’s Church Building Fund would be greatly appreciated.