James Franklin "Jim" McArthur
November 19, 2024
McARTHUR, James Franklin – Jim passed peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family on his journey to his last pool tournament.
Survived by his wife Sharron of Mount Forest; son Bill (Alexandra) of Ellijay, Georgia; grandchildren Nate (Shannon) of Killeen, Texas, and Sydney of Ellijay, Georgia; niece Kerri (Peter) of Kitchener; and special adopted sons Jason (Amy) Benn and Kevin (Kelly) Driscoll. “Grandpa Jim” to his chosen grandchildren: Joshua, Jeremy (Lydia), Meagan, Noah, Marick, Alex and Reagan.
Private funeral arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jim are asked to consider Cancer Patient Services or a charity of choice.
Condolences
My condolences to Sharon and family on your loss. He was a great guy who expressed his love for his family to me many times during his visits.
— Hugh Perrin, November 21, 2024Thinking of you Sharon at this sad time. May fond memories fill your heart. Our sympathy to you and your family.
— Lynn Reeves, November 20, 2024Sharon
We are so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing, he was one of those great guys that you always wanted to call a friend, always smiling and willing to shared a few moments with you,I’m sure you will have some wonderful memories
Sharron,
Thinking of you and yours at this difficult time. Maureen
Dear Sharon and family . Sorry to hear about Jim’s passing . One thing l will remember about Jim was his kindness and his smile . Always smiling. Our deepest sympathies. Brad and Cathy Schwindt
— Brad Schwindt, November 20, 2024Sharron I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing, he was such a great positive man, he will be missed.
Clint
Sharron
We are sorry to hear about the loss of Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
To Sharron and Family,
I am very sorry to read the Obituary of Jim’s passing. Being neighbors with you and your family for nearly 28 years while residing in Mount Forest. We knew we had great neighbors, and could always call on you when the need arose.
I remember fondly of our conversations we would have over the back yard fence.
I will always remember you and Jim as a loyal and dependable Couple. Jim was known as a Gentleman with a quiet soul. As I would often say to my Family “ Sharon has a Heart of Gold”.
Remembering you and your Family at this difficult time.
Love and Prayers, Donna and Heather Thacker
Our sincerest condolences to you Sharron and your family.
— Pete & Brenda Meyer, November 20, 2024Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Take strength in all the great memories you had together!
— Tim Andrews, November 20, 2024Our deepest sympathy & heartfelt condolences to Jim’s family. Jim was worth his weight in gold! Always up for a chat & always willing to help anyone. He certainly will be missed! I’m sure he’ll be “racking” the balls on a pool table in heaven.
Norm & Janet Freiburger
Our sincere condolences on Jim's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
— Pete and Mandy walker, November 20, 2024Sharron so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.I have alot of good memories and stories of our many winters on the trails. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Doug and Brenda Hawkrigg
— Doug Hawkrigg, November 20, 2024Our sincere condolences Sharron, Bill and family. Dave always enjoyed his great chats with Jim at Viking, keeping up with the family news.
— Dave and Brenda Holliday, November 20, 2024Sharon & family so sad to hear about Jim, worked with him, played cards with him & played ball with him, one of the best people I have had the chance to meet in my lifetime, do have a lot of good stories, he will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you guys.
Rick & Judy Brownrigg
So sorry for your loss Sharon. Karl and I are thinking about you.
— Joanne &Karl Aitken, November 20, 2024Sharron, our deepest sympathy , you are in our thoughts and prayers.
— Gord and Kathy Calder, November 20, 2024Sharron and family we are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great person. Wendy (MacEachern) & Carl Abbott
— Wendy (MacEachern) & Carl Abbott, November 20, 2024Dear Sharron - our sincere condolences on the passing of Jim. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days ahead.
— Joe and Faye Meulensteen, November 20, 2024Sharron & Family
Sending our deepest sympathy to you for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time .
Leona & Doug McNabb
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I will greatly miss his coaching to in pool and just of conversations. U and your family are in my thoughts. Cherish all your memories.
— Karen Rave, November 20, 2024Sharon. I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was such a kind and caring man.
— Helene Jones, November 20, 2024Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family, Sharron.
— Kathleen Scott, November 20, 2024Sharon we were very sad to learn of Jim's passing. We will certainly miss meeting on our walks. May he rest in peace
— Bob and Sylvia Hunter, November 20, 2024Sincere condolences from Rick and I in the loss of Jim. He was such a great guy. I had the pleasure of working with him for years at KBrand and Rick played pool with him. Cherish your memories.
— Ruth Truax, November 20, 2024Sharon and family, we were so sorry to hear about Jim. I will always have many fond memories of the big guy... Keeping you in our hearts. Hugs. Barb and John
— BARB STEVENSON, November 20, 2024Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with at this sad time. Wayne and Sandra Lytle
— Wayne and Sandra Lytle, November 20, 2024So sorry for your loss,
Great memories playing pool with and against Jim over the years. A true gentleman and he always had a positive outlook on life. I will miss chatting with him.
Dear Sharron, we are so sorry to read of the loss of your husband Jim..cherish all the wonderful memories he left for you and your family.
— Marg and Jim Stortz, November 20, 2024Sharron & family. My heartfelt condolences to you all. I am so sorry for your loss Sharron. Memories flood in from fun times long ago and I will always have a place in my heart for you all. Sending love. Janis Vessie
— Janis Vessie, November 20, 2024Sorry for your lose Sharon and family
Our sincere sympathy Sharron and family. Jim was a great guy and I enjoyed working with him at K-Brand many years ago. May your memories of Jim comfort you in the days ahead.
Sharron, so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I had the great privilege of working with Jim for many years at K-Brand and again at Viking Cives. He always had a smile and a willingness to help anyone and everyone no matter what the task. May your great memories bring comfort to you and your family.
— Joan and Lloyd Aitken, November 20, 2024Sending my deepest sympathies to Jim’s family. I had many good memories at pool tournaments with him. He will be missed
— Paul Edgar, November 20, 2024Sharon and Family,
Please accept mine and Morgan's heartfelt condolences on Jim's passing.
Jim was the kindest soul to grace this earth and an amazing pool player to boot. He will be missed by all pool players near and far that had the opportunity to play with or against him.
Dear Sharron & family:
Our heartfelt condolences as you grieve such a loss & share memories of good times spent with him...
with caring & prayers,
Gary & Gwynne
Sorry for your loss
Had a beer or two
"POPE"
Dear Sharron:
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Although I never met him, I knew he must have been a treasure.
Rosemary Tanner
Sorry for your loss,Jim was on the Fire Department when I first started.Fantastic memories with him
— Ed White, November 20, 2024My deepest condolences Sharron. Jim will be deeply missed. May wonderful memories help you through this time of sorrow. My thoughts will be with you ❤️
— Helen Kestner, November 20, 2024Condolences Sharon and family
— Ken and Karen Thompson, November 20, 2024