ERWIN: James “Jim” Robert of Bayfield
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On July 20, 2026 @ 12:47 PM In Exeter,Obituary | 3 Comments
Passed away peacefully at Clinton Public Hospital on Friday, July 17, 2026 at the age of 90. Cherished husband of Elizabeth (Elmslie) Erwin for 65 years. Loving dad of Jamie Erwin, Chrissy Erwin and Robert Service, Trevor Erwin and Averill Clarke, Susan Erwin, and Jonathan Erwin. Proud Papa of Deborah, Cheniqua, Rachel, Crawford, Cameron, Holly, Ella, and Robyn. Adored great papa of Noah, and Emi. Dear brother-in-law of Harry and Nancy Elmslie. Dear uncle of Harry, and Lisa. Fondly remembered by his daughter-in-law Catherine Erwin, and his four legged companion, Teddy. Predeceased by his parents Wilbur and Florence Erwin.
Jim was born and raised in the Kitchener area. He was a teacher for many years and has touched the lives of many students across the globe. Together Jim and Elizabeth lived in many different places, including Hong Kong. Raising his five children with Elizabeth was among his greatest joys.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Thursday, July 23rd from 2 – 4 PM, with words of remembrance at 2:30 PM. A private family interment will be held at Bayfield Cemetery.
Donations to St. Andrew’s United Church, Bayfield would be appreciated by the family.
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My heart goes out to Lizzy and the family. I have known Jim for about 7 years. He was funny, kind,sweet and smart. He loved Lizzy with all his heart and always told me how proud he was of his children. He always asked me how I was doing and had great advice if I needed. He was a wonderful friend and I will miss him.
I first met Jim when, he came with Elizabeth, to our Anniversary celebration. Each time I met him he had smiles for me and was always please when I popped by to drop something off.
He was very dedicated to Elizabeth and very caring even if he didn’t feel well himself. I never once heard a complaint from him about anything.
Jim, was kind, caring, loving man with so much dignity.
I have always been very impressed how he and Elizabeth grew their family and raised them in so many different situations and places, outstanding loving people. I have been honoured to have known Jim.
Hugs for Elizabeth and Chrisy, whom I know well and also for those I am yet to meet. Rita
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My heart breaks from the news of Jim’s death.
It was an honour to know him. He was a wonderful friend at the Mews.
We served on the Bayfield Historic Board together and I was always happy to
sing his praises, even if he was too modest to do it himself.
Thank you Jim and Lizzy you always made a great team!
With much love,
Joy