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James Gordon “Jim” MacEachern
October 16, 2024
MacEACHERN, James Gordon “Jim” – Passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in his 78th year surrounded by his loving family in his final moments. Dearest devoted husband to Dawn (Orchard) and wonderful father to Britt, Dee (Bob) and Jaye (Keith). Jim truly cherished every moment spent with his six delightful grandchildren, Wyatt, Somer, Blythe, Charlie, Hudson and Milo. Jim was loved by his parents, the late Roger and Eveleen and his mother and father-in-law the late Lloyd and Ruth Orchard.
Jim was loved by his extended family and his siblings Marilyn and the late Fred Kingston, the late Julie and George (surviving) Laithwaite, Donna and Ron Reid, Susan and Paul Finn, Tacey and Frank Haid, and the late Ken MacEachern. As a long-time resident of Holstein and Mount Forest, Jim enjoyed a variety of successful careers and was well known in the community and will be missed by his many dear friends.
Private interment will be held at the Mount Forest Cemetery. Please join the family at the Egremont Optimist Club, 392137 Grey County Road 109, Holstein, on Saturday, October 26th. A service will start at 1:00 p.m., followed by refreshments and fellowship at 1:30 p.m. If you prefer not to attend the service, you are welcome to join the family in the afternoon until 4:00 p.m.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jim are asked to consider Cancer Patient Services of Mount Forest.
Arrangements entrusted to England Funeral Home, Mount Forest.
Condolences
Dear Dawn, we just learned the terrible news of Jim passing away and are very sorry for you and your family. We knew Jim for many years and always thought of him as a good friend. Cherish all the wonderful memories he left for each of you. Rip Jim.. please accept our deepest condolences.. Marg and Jim.
— Jim and Marg Stortz, November 20, 2024Dawn and family - sincere condolences are extended to you and your family at this of loss. May your many memories of Jim be a source of comfort to you.
Dear Dawn, Britt, Dee, and Jaye
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories. Sending my condolences to all of you.
Love Heather
Dawn and family. So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and all your family.
Jim and Ruth Penwarden
Dawn, Britt, Dee, Jaye and families.
I'm very sorry for your loss. My condolences to all of you. Peace be with you.
My prayers are sent at this difficult time. I remember sharing Jeep stats with Jim. He so enjoyed that vehicle. There are no words that can express my caring and prayers for your Family.
— Pamela Ashton-Worden, October 23, 2024Thinking of you all during your very sad loss.
Kelly (Meyer) Ashe
Dear Dawn and family. So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. We enjoyed having you as neighbors and our children Dylan, Brent and Megan have fond memories of growing up in Holstein as well as Bonnie and I. A big hug to you and the girls from us.
— Robert Edward Kroetsch, October 23, 2024Dawn and family, so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you.
— Bob and Lucie Walker, October 23, 2024Our hearts go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. We hope that loving memories help to comfort you.
Deepest condolences to you and Jim's family.
Dawn and Family sorry to have heard of Jim's passing our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
— Eleanor (MacEachern) and Warren Wolfe, October 23, 2024Dawn and family, sincere condolences at this sad time. May your many wonderful memories be a comfort in the days ahead.
Bonnie Maceachern and Bruce Leung
So sorry to hear of Jim‘s passing, Dawn….. we are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time…cherish your memories….
— Tracey & Marj Andrews, October 22, 2024So very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, please accept my sympathy to all the family, he will be missed!
— Linda Shupe, October 22, 2024Britt, Dee & Bob
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My condolences.
Clint
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
— Dorothy, October 22, 2024Dear Dawn Brittie Dee and Jaye so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. These days ahead will be hard…..I’m here if I can help in any way God Bless as we are family xoxoxo
— Bill & Judy Gerber, October 22, 2024Dawn and family, my deepest sympathy to you all.
Carol Weber
Dawn and family. So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Know that my thouhts and prayers are with you at this difficut time.
— Donna Leach, October 21, 2024Dear Dawn, Britt, Dee, Jaye & families. Our deepest & heartfelt condolences on the passing of Jim. May many happy times & memories help you through these sad & difficult times ahead.
— Norm & Janet Freiburger, October 20, 2024Dawn and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy.
Joan (MacEachern) and Joe Adam.
Dawn and family, so very sorry for your loss.
— Karen Collings, October 20, 2024Dawn. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Hold your family close during this time and remember all those best days.
Hugs to you and your family🙏❤
Heather
Sincere sympathy to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wayne and Sandra Lytle
— Wayne and Sandra Lytle, October 20, 2024Sending our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
— Judy (Meyer) Merkel, October 19, 2024Dear MacEachern Family members of the Late Jim;
My deepest sympathies to each of you and a short message to explain (my husband) the Late Ken Harrison worked for Roger MacEachern construction in the late 1960’s. I can’t remember for sure but I think they were building bridges? I also think Rogers sons also worked with their dad at the same time.
Sincerely,
Katie Harrison
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a wonderful man.
— Helene Jones, October 19, 2024Dawn and family we are saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Cherish your memories. Gord and Mary
— Gord and Mary MacEachern, October 19, 2024Dear Dee, Bob, Blythe and Charlie, we are so very sorry to hear this sad news. Love and heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. xoxo
— Tom and Sue Rutherford, October 19, 2024Dawn and family sorry for your loss. Always thought he was a great guy. Condolences.
— Ken and Karen Thompson, October 19, 2024Dear Dawn & family, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I pray that you will be comforted by your memories and the love you shared with Jim, that will never go away. Thinking of you with fond memories from childhood in Holstein.
— Beth Grant, October 19, 2024Dawn,Britt,Dee,Jaye and family
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing
Our deepest sympathies to you all
Cherish the memories
George,Shannon and Greg Laithwaite
Our sympathy to you Dawn, and your entire family. Our thoughts are with you.
— Gord and Kathy Calder, October 19, 2024Our condolences to the family, Always enjoyed chatting with Jim
— Kevin Coutts, October 19, 2024Dear Dawn, Britt, Dee, Jaye and their partners and grandchildren.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jim’s family and close friends. Jim was a thoughtful kind man who never had an unkind word to say about anyone (in the construction industry, that’s unheard of). He and Dawn ran a successful chicken farm and had a lovely home on a lovely road and raised three beautiful daughters. I always felt they were the cool parents and didn’t mind having teenagers over for a party or two knowing all the kids were in a safe environment.
We wish the family well with love and happy memories at this very difficult time.
Dear Dawn, Britt, Dee, Jaye and family;
I am so sorry to see this very sad news. So many great memories from my childhood at your house and growing up friends with Britt. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Vikki
Dear Aunt Dawn, Britt, Dee, Jaye and family… I am so so sorry to see this very very sad news. So many wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Trish
— Tricia Hutton, October 19, 2024Our sympathy to Dawn and all the family.
— John and Peggy Barnard, October 19, 2024We have great memories shared with Jim and Dawn and family sending thoughts and prayers and big hugs to all of you
— Gary &Sheila MacEachern, October 19, 2024So sorry to hear of Jims passing, Our deepest sympathies
— Jerry and Valerie Arthur, October 19, 2024Sending my condolences to you all. I'm so sorry.
— Trina Larter, October 19, 2024So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. It was always great to visit and chat with him. Such a great man. Praying for comfort and strength during this time. Cherish the memories.
— John and Michele Kleinsteuber, October 18, 2024Dear Dawn, Britt, Dee, Jaye and families,
We were so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers
Please accept our deepest sympathies
Tom and Margaret Mary
My sincere sympathy to Dawn and family. My thoughts are with you all.
We are so sorry for your loss.
— Dave and Margaret Echlin & family, October 18, 2024We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Take comfort in all the memories you have made together as a family. Wendy & Carl Abbott
— Wendy(MacEachern) & Carl Abbott, October 18, 2024May the special memories that fill your hearts help bring you comfort and peace. Thinking of you
— Bill and Lee Nelson, October 18, 2024Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
— Karen Switzer Jim Seifried, October 18, 2024Dear Britt, Dawn & family ..... Love and prayers - Sharon
— Sharon Kleinsteuber, October 18, 2024