Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, June 6, 2016, of Exeter in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Vera (Foster) Mountenay for 64 years. Caring father of his children Anthony and Debbie Mountenay of Edmonton, Christine and Marty Colfer of Vaughan, and Eugene Mountenay and Sylvia Wood of Parkhill. Much loved grandfather of Joe Mountenay of Dartmouth, Chris and Melissa Mountenay of Eastern Passage, Charmaine and Steve Cummings of Mesa, Craig Harrison of Calgary, Sara Colfer of Toronto, Dan Colfer of Toronto, and Scott Mountenay of London; and missed by his grand-dog and idol Wrigley. Great-grandfather to Tennille, Levi, Haleigh, Austin, Ella, Luke, Ashly, Justin, Tyler, and Jamie. Brother of Russell Mountenay; and brother-in-law of Jean Mountenay, Viola Gilchrist, Shirley and Mel Woodman, and Dalhsie Duquette. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews who fondly remember him as Uncle Casey. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Amie, sisters Vylda and Ruth, brother Raymond, and in-laws Thomas and Jessie Foster, Fred, Arnold, Tom, and Eb Foster, Margaret Valiquette, Roy Gilchrist, and Joe Duquette.
Jim was born in Tillsonburg, but moved to Nova Scotia to join the Navy where he served for 26 years. He met Vera while in the Navy and eventually settled on Ross Road in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia for many years. They moved to Exeter in 1974. Jim had a real love of airplanes and dining out, and he will be missed by those many airplane buddies and the frequently visited local restaurants.
Per Jim’s wishes, cremation has take place. A private family celebration of Jim’s life will be held.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Kidney Foundation, or the Asthma Society would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Ray Taylor
Vera and family Sorry to hear about Jim just heard today from Omer he was always a good friend and fellow pilot also a great woodworker he will be missed but also Remembered
Carol Ann Keys
Vera & Family –
Our deepest sympathy to you. We apologize for this being so late. We only just heard the news of Jim’s passing.
Daryl and Carol Ann Keys
Jamie and Anna Keys
Scott and Jessica Keys
Bradley Keys and Courtney Elliott
Kim&omer
To Vera & family My deepest condolence to hear of Jim s passing . Omer and I will sure miss the coffees we had together and the meals we shared together at the malibue restaurant. My thought and prayers are with you.
Don and Brenda Triebner
Vera and family, we were so sorry to hear of Jim passing away. We enjoyed many dinners and coffees with you both with lots of jokes and laughs. Our deepest sympathies .
Stan Johns
I spent a lot of time with Jim at Shearwater. we also spent time at sea on the Bonnie. Fair winds and following seas Jim.
Stan Johns
I spent lots of time with Jim at Shearwater and on the Bonnie.Fair winds and following seas Jim.
Marion McCurdy
My sincere sympathy to you Vera and your family on the loss of your loved one. My prayers are with you.
Brenda Laws
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He always took the time to joke with the kids on Sherwood Cres. He will be missed in the neighbourhood.
Sexsmith Pilots Limited
Vera and family,
On behalf of all the pilots and folk from Sexsmith Airport please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of Jim. He was always welcome in our midst with a tale to tell in our spontaneous Hanger Flying sessions.
Ron Helm
Sexsmith Pilots Limited
Ron and Anne Helm
Vera and Family,
Anne and I were so sorry to hear of Jim’ s passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences. We will miss his friendship and of course his airplane talk.
Ron and Anne
Jack and Lynda Conlin
Vera and family…We were saddened when we heard that Jim had passed away.. We will miss seeing him and talking with him at the Malibu… deepest sympathy to all…hang on tight to all those great memories you have from all the years together……. love to you
Laura Charland
Aunt Vera,
I was very sorry to hear about Uncle Casey’s passing. I will miss his smiles, laughs, and those awesome hugs he always gave me. My thoughts are with you and the rest of the family.
chuck and phyllis collett and family
Vera and family We are so sorry to hear of Jims passing. God must have had better plans for him. he will be missed by many. may he rest in peace.
Wilma McIntyre
Christine,
I cannot tell you how sorry I was to hear about your dad. Please extend my sympathy to your mom and the rest of your family. May you find comfort in your memories and in knowing that a father may pass on but his thoughts, hopes and dreams live on in us.
Donna Regier
To Vera and Family, so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.he was quite the guy, always with that mischievious grin on his face.i bet you never had a dull moment in all your married life.Cherish your memories, as I’m sure you have many.Hugs ?
Mary Lou Thomson
I worked with Jim many years ago in Grand Bend when we were we were employed by Laserplane / Kraft Machinery. More recently we ran into each other at the local coffee shop. May your memories help bring comfort during the difficult days ahead. Sincerely, Mary Lou Thomson
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Vera and family: Our sympathy on the passing of Jim. We will miss our chats at the coffee shop. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charmaine Cummings
We are thinking of all the family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. – Luke, Steve, & Charmaine Cummings
Donna Perry
Vera and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure you have many happy memories.
With deepest sympathy. Donna Perry
Carol Rhodes
Aunt Vera and family. Very sorry to hear of Uncle Casey’s passing. I have memories of him on the verandah at Dufferin Avenue in London visiting my parents . I was always fascinated that he would come up on a “flip” to see us. He had a great sense of life.
Carol (Reynolds) Rhodes and Darcy Dingle
Glen &Wanda Clark
Sorry to readabout Jim’s passing We were school buddies and neighbours
Keith & Dianne Ahrens
Vera & Family: So sorry for your loss ,Jim will be missed in the neighbourhood. Hold on to all the wonderful memories.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad and difficult time. May God bless all.
Love & Hugs
Ernie & Dianne Ahrens
Colleen Bishop and Tennille Mountenay
Mountenay family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of Jim.
Tennille says that he was the “Funny Grandpa” and she is right. When he and Vera would go to visit, the house was full of laughter.
He will be missed.
Brad, Lori and Marley Baker, and Jenalyn Baker Ignor
Vera and the entire family – so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing! He was a great man and will be missed by so many! He was so kind and so much fun for so many “kids” who are now parents themselves! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Cindy Tansley
Vera,Tony,Christine,Eugene and Family
Sorry to here the passing of Jim.
He was a wonderful individual and a caring person.
Wayne and I were very happy we had spent times with him and Vera at:
NS visits, weddings and us stopping in couple yrs ago , to their place and gave him and Vera
pictures of their great grandchildren.
He will be misses but never forgotten by family and friends.
Always in our memories
Cindy & Wayne Tansley/ Dot Pople
Cherie & Gerhard
Sorry hear of Jim’s will always remember the many conversations over a coffee with him.
Cathy Bunch- George
Tony Christine and Eugene
So sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe Mountenay
We will certainly miss him at family activities like music nights ,he always had a great time sense of humour and very easy going way about him . I know he was a great help to my Mom and always took time to help her . Very sorry to hear of your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time .
Colleen Meyer (Cowell)
Aunt Vera and Family. My deepest sympathy. The loss of Uncle Casey will be a great loss to all. Uncle Casey and Aunt Vera’s gallivanting and visits will be a big loss to us. We loved to “chin wag” and get caught up on family history as much as them. Love Mike and Colleen.
Shelley Phinney
Tony, Debbie, Sara & Families, my deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad, Father-in-law, and Grandfather. Thinking of you all at this time.
Marion McCarter
Vera and families
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time in your lives. Treasure the memories and hold them close to your
heart as you journey forward. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter Teresa, Diane, Cheryl and families
Alanna and Harv Adams
We were sorry and sad to hear of Jim’s passing. Vera you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this
Al & Vickie HArvey
Vera and family
Jim had a great twinkle and funny bone like no other.
We will miss him
Al and Vickie Harvey
Exeter
John & Judith Mitchell
To all the family – our hearts go out to you as you mourn Jim’s passing. We will miss those fire side chats at Eugene & Sylvia’s with his cheery smile and the stories he loved to tell. RIP Jim
Jody Cane-Hogan
Tony, Christine and Eugene
Thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your families during this difficult time.
Susan Roddick
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Kelly Cowell
Dear Aunt Vera and family – Lee, Keaghan, Mallory and myself are going to miss Uncle Casey! We loved his wit and humour, his warm smile , his hugs, and his gift for easy conversation. We send our heartfelt condolences with love.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
Vera and family: Sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. Will miss him at our flying meetings.
Ken and Shirley Simpson
Vera and Family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will really miss seeing Jim at the Malibu and of coarse he always had to kid and joke around, then a big grin would appear.Vera one thing is for sure he left you with many awesome memories.
Mike Young
Aunt Vera and family. Sorry to hear about Uncle Casey, he will be greatly missed. Will miss his smile and he sure could tell a great story.
Margaret Brintnell
Vera, Christine and all your family
I extend my sympathy to all of you at this sad time. Jim will be missed by many. He liked to joke and was interesting
and knowledgeable to talk to.
We had many conversations at our old Do-Nut Shop. I am thinking about you Vera, Christine and family.
Margaret Brintnell
Don Young Penny and family
Aunt Vera and family our deepest condolences our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult i will always remember Uncle Casey
Jan Reynolds
So very sorry to hear about Uncle Casey, his smile and laughter will be missed by all. His love of life, his love for his family will always be remembered.
Jo Ann Chamberlain
Going to miss our summer visits with Uncle Casey and Aunt Vera. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Patty Mullane Gillis
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I have many wonderful memories of him when you lived on Ross Road. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Darlene Leybourne
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing I am so glad I had the opportunity to see both Jim and you Vera last summer in Paisley I used to love waiting on Jim when you’s came into the Burkeley when I worked there, we always had a good laugh RIP Jim
Alvin Draisey
Vera and Family
We were sorry and sad to hear of Jim’s passing. Vera you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this
sad time. We always had good visits and lots of laughs with Jim, whether it was over coffee or
him helping with the sawmill. When asked how he was the reply was always Perfect.
Now you are truly Perfect Jimmy. RIP You will be missed
Al & Mary Draisey
Amanda Wood
Sylvia & Eugene,
Thinking of you during this difficult time,
Love: Scott, Amanda, Charlie, Payton and Phoebe Wood.
Eugene and Linda Webber
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Jim