James “Jim” Pinchin
Died: September 23, 2017 | Place: Victoria Hospital
Obituary
PINCHIN, James….
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, September 23, 2017, Jim Pinchin in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Ann (MacDonald) Pinchin for 61 years. Loving father of Alec Pinchin and his wife Lynne, Bruce Pinchin and his wife Helen Prislinger, Janet Mitchell and her husband Andy and Ellen Breen and her husband Rick. Grandfather Jim to Trevor (Natalia), Robert, Natalie, Kirsten, Graham, Conor, Peter, Calum and Nolan. Dear brother of Jane Lloyd (and the late Ben) and John Pinchin. Sadly missed by his nieces. The family would like to thank the staff at Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion. Jim was extremely proud to have received his B.Sc. from Queen’s University in Civil Engineering class of 1955. He was a longtime member of First-St Andrew’s United Church and Highland Country Club (curling). Jim was a successful businessman. Friends will be received by the family from 1-2pm on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at First-St Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue, London ON N6B 1X6, where the funeral service will be held at 2pm. Private Interment in Lakeview Cemetery, Midland. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 180-633 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2V3 or First-St Andrew’s United Church Memorial Fund. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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May you take comfort from the family and friends around you as your remember the special moments and wonderful years you had together as a family. Our sincere condolences. Thinking of you
Dear Ann
As a member of our wonderful family of FSA, I’d like to express my sincere sympathy to you during this very sad time in your life.
Barbara Bain
Ann and family, I was saddened to read of Jim’s passing. Holding you close to my heart through the difficult times ahead. May precious memories of Jim comfort you.
Dear Pinchin Family,
It is with great sadness to learn that Jim has died. I live in London and know Jim from my days at Queen’s. He was a fun guy.
With deepest regrets, Alex Dobronyi, Sc, 54
Dear Ann and family,
My condolences on the loss of your husband and father. I enjoyed my visits with Jim over the years as he brought his car for service. He will be missed. Carmen Jones
Dear Ann
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Take care.
Ann Meeuse
St. Thomas Curling Club
Alex & Lynn – sending deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. my heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
Julie
Our deepest sympathies at this difficult time. Jim was a dear man and wonderful friend to my parents, and to our family. He will be greatly missed.
Alec, Lynne, Ann and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. I always remembered Jim as a kind and caring, gentle man….a distinguished and classy man. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Alec, Lynne, Ann and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. I remembered him as a kind and caring gentle man…..a distinguished and classy man. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Hi Lynne and Alec and family
Condolences on Jim’s passing.
Val and Hal
My sincere condolences Ann & your family. I had the pleasure of working with and for Jim in the late 60’s and early 80’s. What a super, kind, generous, caring man he was that I will never forget,
Ann Ward
Ann – we were so sad to read of Jim’s passing in the Globe and Mail. Seeing his picture brought back some lovely memories of the Bahamas and parties with Max and Margaret. We hope you are well and surrounded by your loving family and friends. Fondly Sheila and Keith
Alec, Bruce, Janet.
My sincere condolences on the loss of you Dad. I recall meeting your Dad, when Chris and I were with Alec at your house en route to another curling spiel adventure. My best wishes for all of you at this time.
Dear Ann,
We are thinking of you and your family at this sad time in your life. We have fond memories of you when you visited your Mom in Ottawa. We hold you in our hearts.
Joan and Bill