59 years old, passed away after a long struggle with cancer at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital on Saturday, May 23rd. He was born at the Saint-Vincent Hospital in Brockville, ON on September 13, 1960. He was a jack-of-all-trades having been a home builder, mechanic, and logger. His greatest past-time was car racing. Jim is remembered by his children Curt, Carrie, Jessie, Melany and Jamie, his brothers Ernie, Roger, Bruce and Tom (Sue). He was predeceased by his parents Ernie and Roberta and his brother Raymond. There will be a private service for immediate family members. Special thanks for the outstanding customer care and service at the Blair & Son Funeral Home. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” - Irish Proverb