James “Jim” Blair
Died: January 4, 2019 | Place: Residence
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BLAIR, James Holt Finley “Jim”….
Jim passed away peacefully at home on January 4th, 2019 at the age of 87. He was born in North Gower, Ontario and is predeceased by his wife Merle Blair and sister Mary Blair. Jim is survived, loved and remembered by his daughter Janet Blair, son Douglas Blair (Kim), granddaughter Lauren Wasyluk (Mike), grandson Michael Blair, great-granddaughter Waverley Wasyluk, brothers Donald and David Blair, sister Martha Blair, sisters-in-law Florence Caird (Dale), Judy Decker (Allan), Nancy Greer (Barry), his partner of many years Gloria Chute and her children Vickie Green, Fraser Chute (Cecile), Marilyn Chute (Bill) and grandchildren Jennifer and Kevin Green (Hilary), special friend June Hamlin and many friends in the community.
Jim was a mathematics teacher in London and Ingersoll as well as a world traveller and avid photographer, combining those passions on many trips. He was an active member and dedicated volunteer for decades with Metropolitan United Church, L’Arche London, Kiwanis, London Health Sciences Centre and the London Camera Club.
A celebration of his life will be held at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3P8 at 1 pm on Thursday, January 10th, 2019. In accordance with Jim’s wishes cremation has taken place and internment at the family plot in Kars, Ontario will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Jim’s memory to L’Arche London, 4448 Colonel Talbot Road, London, ON N6P 1B6 or Metropolitan United Church. 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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Dear Janet and Doug and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Jim. Jim was a friend to so many, a true servant leader, humble, faithful. It has been a real privilege to know him for more than 20 years at L’Arche with Janet. Attentive, caring, supportive, encouraging ,proud ” daddy” We enjoyed him sharing his many adventures, his stories, his photos. A quiet presence in our community circle is being missed. Prayers for your family.
Our condolences to Janet and family and the L’Arche London Family.
The McCabe Family
I first met Jim during the days when we were working to get Cana house up and running. His love for Janet and his willingness to help in any ways he could were always there. I am grateful to have shared life’s path with him. Many blessings to a wonderful father and friend.
Remembering dear Jim – always a warm smile, always eager to assist, always enjoyed conversation over a scotch and loved to travel and photograph. That is how we remember dear Jim!
He travelled to Africa with me four times and shared many happy times – from climbing the dunes in Namibia, doing a road trip throughout Namibia, visiting the Okavango Delta, Seeing wildlife in Etosha, Chobe Ntl. Park and on the Chobe River and all through South Africa, including Zululand and a tenting experience in Kruger! Jim shared every January 1st with us at our home so we could reminisce on the fun times we had on our journeys and throughout the year. My husband Doug will also miss his summer afternoon chats over a drink on our patio!
Going to really miss you pal and thanks for all your assistance at the camera club over the years.
On behalf of Jim’s dear friend, June Hamlin, Kensington staff and myself, our hearts ache for the loss of such a wonderful man. Thank you for your kindness and friendship, Jim! Forever in our minds.
I was so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. As a nurse in CCTC, I always appreciated his compassion, empathy and professionalism as part of the CCTC team. He will be missed!
I work as a nurse in CCTC and Jim has been one or our volunteers as long as I have been here. He will be missed and will be warmly remembered by all of us who had to pleasure to work with him as he supported our patients and their families at such difficult times. My condolences to all of you.
I only had the opportunity to meet Jim a few times when I visit my mother in London but I can say he was always the first to help us capture a family moment together. I appreciate how much time Jim spend with my mother and how happy he made her. He will be missed
Jim was a truly great man. He was a wonderful, loving and supportive “step” father to me for 38 years. I will miss his gentle and caring manner. While my mother Gloria Chute has been in Ottawa due to ill health for the past eight years Jim remained very close to our family. We were all deeply saddened by his passing. He will be loved and remembered always.
Janet, Douglas and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Even though we didn’t have the opportunity to spend a lot of time with Jim principally because of distance, we remember him fondly as a family member who made the effort to stay in contact and, when together, was a pleasure to be around. His dedication to Janet’s well-being and L’Arche was a hallmark of his life.
Rest in peace, Jim.