James Gladwish
Died: February 27, 2024 | Place: London, Ontario
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Visitation
Friday, March 8, 2024
10:45 am – 11:45 am
St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron)
1344 Commissioners Road West
London, Ontario
N6K 1E1
Private Masonic Service
Friday, March 8, 2024
11:45 am
St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron)
1344 Commissioners Road West
London, Ontario
N6K 1E1
Memorial Service
Friday, March 8, 2024
12:00 pm
St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron)
1344 Commissioners Road West
London, Ontario
N6K 1E1
Obituary
GLADWISH, James
Peacefully at Earl’s Court Village, London on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, James passed away at the age of 89. Reunited with his one true love and soul mate Margaret Gladwish (2023). Devoted and loving father of Alice Wiseman and her husband Michael and Heather Smith and her husband Gary. Proud grandpa of Matthew, Lucas, Mason, and Brooke. Predeceased by his siblings, Charlotte (Johnny), Bob (Marlene) and Dave (Joyce). Survived by his sister-in-law Dorothy Smith (Doug) and Marlene Gladwish. James was adored by many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are welcomed for visitation from 10:45 am- 11:45 am, on Friday, March 8, 2024, at St. Anne’s Anglican Church (Byron), 1344 Commissioners Road West, London. A private masonic service will be held under the auspices of Ashlar Lodge No. 60 A.F. & A.M. at 11:45 am in the chapel. The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in James’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society – Southwest Partners, 435 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 in honour of Margaret or to The St. Anne’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund, 1344 Commissioners Road West, London, ON N6K 1E1. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Alice and family, I’m so very sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. He was such a nice man, and kind, and thoughtful. I enjoyed bringing him peanut butter cookies. It was wonderful to have met him and Margie. Really special folks.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Linda Varty
Jim was so welcoming to my mother, Bonnie and I when we moved to ECV in Sept 2022. He was a constant friendly face and always had time for a quick chat. My mother will cherish all the time they got to spend together on the 2nd fl patio/oasis and talk, laugh, share their mutual love for “cold caffeine” drinks.
I will miss my “high 5/fist pump” hello’s when I come to visit my mom and all the candy treats Jim tried to give me xoxoxoxo.
Sending hugs to the family
We will miss Jim but he will be sooo happy to be back with the love of his life again.
sorry to hear about your dad Marg and Jim were special friends of our family over the years
I am proud to have Jim as my god father. He was such a wonderful example to follow as a young boy/man growing up. I always looked up to him as being a shining example of how to conduct yourself as an adult. I have so many memories & stories of camping that bring smiles & joy to those days gone by! To Alice, Heather & families I know you realize how lucky you are to have had such a wonderful father & mother also. Hold tight to all those wonderful memories as those never falter or fail to bring a smile. Lots of Love Bob & Michele Gladwish
Our deepest condolences to the family of Jim. Made us feel very welcome when we moved to London and throughout the following years.
Both Margie and Jim asked Bob and myself about after our children as they were growing up.
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I worked with Jim many years ago, in Corrections in Sarnia. I have many good memories, he was a true gentleman. Rest easy Big Jim.
Heather and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather, Alice and family , So
Sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I will always have fond memories of St. Anne’s booth at Western fair working on his shift it was always fun with your dad.
Sad you had to leave us but happy to know your suffering is over and that your Angel is welcoming you. So happy to have been a part of your family. Rest in peace uncle Jim
When I think of Jim, I most recall the times that I spent working with Jim in the St. Anne’s booth at the Western Fair. His booming voice would call for “More Trays!!!” and there would be a rush of volunteer workers to get them. He was a wonderful man who lived his life well. My sincerest sympathies to his family and his many, many friends.
Heather, Alice & Families
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, but I know he will be happy to be reunited with Margie. Lots of good memories especially his smile.
My sincerest condolences
Alice, Heather and family. My sincere condolences for your loss. I knew Uncle Jim through his sister, my Aunt Charlotte who was married to Uncle Dennis Mills. (my father, Bruce’s brother). My sister, Susan and I spent our summers growing up in Point Edward.
Jim and Marg were frequent visitors. He will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I have fond memories of him and Margaret. He was a kind and gentle soul.
Thinking of you all, such a lovely man with a big heart and great stories. With love from us all
Alice, Heather and your families,
It has been a long time and I’m sorry that I was unable to attend, I truly wanted to so that I could share with you how much of a positive influence your father had upon me during those two weeks every September through my high school and college days. I know he was taking great chances with me adding me to the after-school crew but that never stopped him from trying to teach me, and so many others along the way, and then have trust and faith in us to be good.
Trust you remember that he even allowed us to run around on the Fairgrounds for a bit after the end of a shift, to have some fun, when he could have said no, that we needed to get home, have a shower (and we all know we needed them) and get our homework done before repeating the same thing the next day; instead he let us twist his arm, even if only for a ride or two.
Everyone would agree the Fair wasn’t just one person, but your Dad picking us up after school, tolerating the noise of, what, 8 teenagers in the station wagon (even with the windows down we were loud), and then 4 hours of keeping track of us while also steering us away from harm, what a difference he made at least in my life.
His big heavy hand coming down on my shoulder to get my attention, I’ll never forget, but in a good way.
My mother made a point to have me have my kids experience the same, even if one shift per year for a few years, just to get a taste of what it was like, and they, too, loved it (or at least they let me believe that).
We all see our parents in ways that are different than others; I can never thank your Dad for all that he did for me, he made a difference, he was special.
Sorry for this delayed sympathies. Occasionally I’d look up on Google to read about your father and was sorry to read of his passing. Your parents were great friends with my parents, Roderick (Rocky) O’Connor and Huguette. Our family enjoyed visits with your parents as my dad was in the army and then at the London Corrections Centre too.
Your parents joined in on my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary in Woodslee, Ont, many years ago. But both your mom and dad always had smiles on their faces.
My family sends their sympathies and know that Marg and Jim are looking down smiling on you always.