On December 12, 2024 James "Jim" Bernard Bart finally found peace after a painful 10 month long battle with an insidious, aggressive cancer that he could not beat.
He leaves behind his wife Louise "Lou" Forsey, the love of his life; his son Jeremy; his grandchildren Duncan and Lennon; and his fur babies Lucy, Scout and Harry.
He was the beloved son of Bernard "Barney" Bart of Stratford and brother of Dr Catherine Bart (Michael Leahy) of Toronto, and Robert Bart (Jennifer Lovell) of Montreal. He is survived by his uncle Harold Bart and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his mother Simone Marie Ramsay Bart and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
His professional life saw him excel in the field of labour relations; first with CN Rail and finally with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC).
His curiosity about how food ingredients reacted led him to become a chef extraordinaire. No one came away from his table without complements to the chef! His love of creating led him to teach himself the fine art of using hand tools. A love of the great outdoors had him camping, hiking, canoeing, or just relaxing around the campfire. His love for and knowledge of music was second to none. His was a life cut short!
At his request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. He will be remembered on the occasion of his 78th birthday in May 2025. Details will be provided in the spring. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Adopt-A-Pet Rescue gratefully acknowledged.
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Earl Schultz
Jim and I spent years making labour relations work at the National Energy Board in Calgary. I had immense respect for Jim as we negotiated several collective agreements and resolved workplace disputes in a win-win way. Jim retired about the same time I did and I have never forgotten Jim and our time together. I had him over to my house once and served a bean salad in a wrap which he particularly liked and he left with the recipe. I did not know that he was a “chef” but that fits with what I know of him. I was trying to look him up when I found this as I moved back to Ontario and thought it would be great to see him again. I will surely miss him. RIP my dear friend.
David Reinhart
We were friends and neighbours on Youngs Street in the sixties and high school classmates. Rest in peace Jim.
David Reinhart