I had lost track of Jim years ago, my last photo of him is from 2011. One day I called and his phone was disconnected and email didn't work. I kept checking online until I found this today.
I used to visit him regularly, especially after Alice passed. I took over his forklift training and safety supply business when he retired. 
We would go regularly to Tim Horton's. The photo I am adding was there from Jun 2002.
I miss him, he was a good friend.

Jim’s family in England are sorry to hear of his death but we are pleased to read of his long, happy and fulfilled life. 
We pass on our sincere condolences to his family.

My late husband and I were part of the daily coffee group who met every morning at Tim Horton's.  Jim was also a member.  I remember his love of horses and Shelties.  He was so very proud of his family.  I did visit him briefly in the Assisted Living Facility as my sister-in-law had also lived there.  We looked at his pin collection and his RCMP memorabilia.  I thought it appropriate the RCMP Station was across the road.  He was happily looking  after the residence dogs.
Dorothy Hanak

Linda and Pat I'm sending you and your families heartfelt sympathy on learning of the recent passing of your Dad Jim.  I missed visiting with him since he moved from Silver Birch Lodge. I have great memories of Jim sharing health and safety tips from when he worked at Waterous and the passion he had in sharing his pin collection. We always had lots to talk about.  It was great to see the joy and pride he experienced when he and Mary Ripley had planted a garden for your Mom. 
Each life is infinitely precious, and we are richer for having been touched by his. 

 I’m thinking of happy memories of Jim today.  I was fortunate enough to get to know Jim for a few years while he was at Silver Birch.  He had an extensive pin collection and plenty of wonderful memories and stories.  I felt privileged when he would share a few heartfelt stories from WW2.  Jim enjoyed listening to old bagpipe tunes and I was honoured to play his favourites.   I also enjoyed his Klondike day parade horse stories when he rode at events.  I also admired the everlasting love he had for his wife Alice and her love of flowers.  The short time I knew Jim, I knew he was a true gentleman.  Happy Trails Jim.  You will be missed by so many.
Deepest Sympathy,
Bridgette Hardy-Crytes
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