James (Jim) Allen Hardisty passed away peacefully at NRGH with his sister Valerie Maher and niece Toni Bryson by his side.
He is predeceased by his parents Donald and Lilian Hardisty (Rothwell) and brother- in-law Michael Maher.
He is survived by his sister Wilma (Mike) Lishchynski, brother Bill (Barb) Hardisty and sister Valerie Maher He will also be sadly missed by his nephews (Michael, David) nieces (Stacey, Michelle, Kelly and Toni), great nieces, great nephews, numerous cousins, friends and His God Mother Edith Jeffery (Rothwell).
Jim was born in Port Alberni where he worked at the Port Alberni sawmill and moved to Nanaimo in 1993.
He loved to tell jokes and laugh with family and friends. He enjoyed listening to classic rock such as Led Zeppelin, Rush and The Cars. Jim had a big heart for his nieces and nephews.