COLLINS: James
Posted By On October 5, 2024 @ 12:00 AM In Goderich, Obituary | 10 Comments
James (Jim) Elder Collins
With sadness we announce the passing of James (Jim) Elder
Collins at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (Goderich) on October 5th
2024, joining his beloved wife Jo-Anne Collins.
Predeceased by his parents, his brother John and grandson Lucas. Survived by his sister Gail McNair (Toronto).
Loving father to Scott (Ashley), and twins Mari-Jo (Mark),
and Michael (Suzi). Cherished Poppa to six grandchildren, Mikayla (Jacob),
Ryan, Trevor, Taylor, Leah and Sydney.
Jim was born on July 23, 1935 in Toronto, Ontario and lived
in Toronto until attending Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario where he
studied geology and then worked in the mines in northern Ontario for a short
period of time. A change of career had
him complete his M.B.A. at the University of Toronto.
Jim’s accounting career began in Montreal with Celanese
Canada and then Northern Telecom, before moving to Goderich in 1976. In Goderich, Jim worked as the Financial
Controller at Champion Road Machinery until he ventured out on his own
providing personal and business accounting services until he retired.
In Goderich, Jim was an active member of several community
service groups including the Lion’s Club and Probus. He also served on the Alexandra Marine and
General Hospital Board for many years.
More recently, he was an active member and former board member of the
MacKay Center for Seniors.
Jim was a big sports enthusiast. He curled in Montreal and golfed until last
summer, still walking the course. He
also was a big fan of hockey, baseball and football. In addition to sports, Jim
loved music and playing Bridge with friends and cribbage with his children and
grandchildren.
Jim and Jo-Anne loved travelling, meeting new friends and
seeing new places. Jim fondly shared
travel memories with his family.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the
medical staff at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital.
At Jim’s request a private family burial will take
place. As an expression of sympathy,
memorial donations may be made to the MacKay Center for Seniors or Huron
Hospice.
Condolences for the family of “COLLINS: James”
We are sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. Thinking of you Scott, Mari-Jo, Michael and families at this sad time.
Love, JoAnn, BJ, Jeff and families
I am sorry to see the passing of Jim. Jim and I worked together for many years at Champion. Always liked meeting up with Jim and Joann over the years and listening to their latest adventure.
Jim you will be missed
My deepest condolences to the Family.
Dave Million
Please accept our deepest sympathy on Jim’s passing. I enjoyed working with Jim when he served as our Treasurer on the AMGH Board of Directors. He provided exceptional advice to me and our Board as we addressed the financial challenges being faced in the healthcare field. Ines and I also enjoyed our friendship with Joanne and Jim over the years. Rest in peace! Ines and Bill Thibert
I am very sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. I came to know both Jim & Jo-Ann through church in Goderich, St George’s Anglican and Bayfield, Trinity Anglican. I will miss our coffee hour chats. My sincere sympathy to all.
Paul and I were very sorry to hear about Jim’s recent death. We know that he remained active in the community and his various interests until the end. We have enjoyed spending time with both Jim and Jo-Anne over the years, and we’ll miss him. Our sympathy to the family.
Paul and Joan Spittal
Jim was wonderful good old-fashioned gentleman who will be missed by many. He was always very pleasant to talk to and contributed much to his community. Condolences to the family. Rest in peace Jim as you reunite with Jo-Ann.
Dear Collins family – you are on our minds and in our hearts –
Jim and Joanne – will be remembered as a special part of our community and special people to know.
Sincerely – Cecelia
For 10 years I worked in the Collins home. I will cherish my memories of Jim, Jo-Ann & family. My heartfelt sympathy to Scott, Mari-Jo, Mike and their families.
Mari Jo,
Thinking of you and your family. ❤️
Ruth, Julie, Shari and family
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Please accept my condolences on the loss of Jim. Being the active man he was, I know just how much all of you, as his family, will miss him. May he rest in peace. Karen Sturdy