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James Eric Hie

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James Eric Hie

December 28, 1962 - June 6, 2020

Peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital on Saturday June 6, 2020 at the age of 57. Beloved husband of Mary Hie (nee Wowk). Son of the late Marion Hie (nee Collins) and the late Lyle Hie. Loving father of James Lyle Hie (Megan), Jennifer Hie (Mike) and Jeff McLean (Val). Proud grandfather of Ivy lynn, Narissa, Arianha, Aiden, Caleb, Bryson, Summer and Harley. Dear brother of Stan Baker (Marion), Dianne Deschamps (late Butch), Marg Ferguson (Ernie), Elly Webb (late Jim), Irene Jansen (late Ken), George (Laurie Baker), and the late Bev Tosh (Tim). Brother-in-law of Anna Barger (Bill), Jerry Wowk, Olga Elchuk (Kevin) and the late Bill Wowk. Remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Jim always loved playing his guitars and collecting cards and memorabilia from his favorite team the Pittsburgh Penguins. "He was my soulmate, I will miss him dearly". A celebration of life will be held at a later date. If desired donations may be made to the Kingston General Hospital or the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Vernon Moore - June 14, 2020

Many fond memories of Jimmy from Camborne School yard.

Craig Walsh - June 14, 2020

Dear Mary, I am terribly sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. He will be truly missed and will always be remembered.

Mike Banks - June 12, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember some very good times with Jim back in our High School days. He will be missed.

camilla millar - June 11, 2020

my deepest condolences to you mary and family .. i will always remember jim and his incredible zest for life .. he was such a kind man and so glad i had the pleasure to be his friend and hairstylist .. this world wont be the same without him.. thinking of u and sending u big hugs xxx

Marie and Jack Fraser - June 11, 2020

To Mary and Family. We express our sincere sympathy to you in the passing of Jim. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Marie and Jack Fraser

Jane Liboiron - June 11, 2020

Oh Mary, you and Jim were always very good to me and I always did and will appreciate that. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you at this time. Please know, I think of you often. Jim was a good and loving man, it was an honour to know him.

Tricia and Dean Bosnell - June 10, 2020

Dear Mary and family, Dean and I are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was great guy with a wonderful sense of humour. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Steve McGowan - June 10, 2020

My condolences to the Hie family on such a lost. Jimmy was a good friend and we always had a laugh about the good old days when we would see each other. Jimmy may be gone now, but he will never be forgotten. You will be missed my friend

Kim Goebel (Munn) - June 9, 2020

My heart is with you all at the loss of Jimmy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Fly high Jimmy and play your sweet music for all the Angels to hear. You will be missed.

Helen Ann Parker - June 9, 2020

So sorry. My sympathy to the entire family.

Richard McEntee - June 9, 2020

Mary I am so sad for you loss, Jim always took pride with his cars and the Hockey, Pittsburgh Penguins, While he was at the Dutch Oven. Waiting for a special LADY. ( Mary )

Bryan Marjoram - June 9, 2020

Dear Mary and James, Cindy and I were so saddened to hear of James' passing. We have wonderful memories of him when he ran Hie's Variety. He will be remembered for his great sense of humour and his ability to talk to anyone. What a friendly guy! I know he loved his Pittsburgh Penguins dearly and had accumulated quite a collection of memorabilia. I remember the last time he visited our house with Mary. We had a great time reminiscing about "the good old days". He was especially interested in our gardens and wanted a tour to admire the different varieties. We were really glad he stopped by after all these years. he will be missed by his many friends and family! ~James Hie~ December 28, 1962 - June 6, 2020 May He Rest In Peace

Keith Stevenson & Crystal Walker - June 9, 2020

Sorry for the loss to the families, Jim was an awesome man and you will be truly missed Jimmy. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

John and Denise Tufford - June 9, 2020

Mary, we are so sorry to hear about Jim. Our hearts go out to you and the family. He was such a good person and we will always remember him as the DJ for Carrie and Tims wedding. He was always a good friend and made everyone he knew laugh. You will have a lot of good memories to cherish. Denise and John Tufford

Lisa broegelmann - June 9, 2020

You all had a wonderful dad and grandpa, James and Jen and all your kids I love you all and give you my deepest love and will think of you guys during this time So sorry for your loss

Shawn Hewton - June 9, 2020

Sorry for your loss.

Terry Raby - June 9, 2020

Mary & Family,, Sincere Condolences to yous All. We had a lot of Fun over the Years with Jim and you. Rebel Music will Never Die, he's in Our Hearts. Kinda Gladiator met Him from our Car Accident way back when... Take Care

Sid and Sandra Lautenbach - June 9, 2020 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Sid Lautenbach - June 9, 2020

My sincere condolences at the loss of Jim. He was a good friend for over 40 years. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I remember Jim and I taking Tae Kwon Do lessons together and sparring in his apartment over his store in Baltimore. His apartment was the "go to place" for our group of friends. He will be sadly missed and not forgotten

Carol Johns Freeman - June 9, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. When Jimmy was a young boy we remember him making deliveries to our country home with his father. He always was so friendly, courteous and greeted us with the biggest smile ever! We hope that you find comfort in your beautiful memories of Jimmy. God Bless All. Kenneth Johns and family

Joe Ferguson & Cindy Greer - June 8, 2020

Thinking of the family during this difficult time. We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you. Joe & Cindy

Ewart Timlin - June 8, 2020

I taught Jim in gr 5at Camborne ps and he possessed a great sense of humour,My condolences to his family.

Brenda Deschamps - June 8, 2020

My sympathies to the family, Uncle Jim, we will miss you.

Gary & Lorrie Boundy - June 8, 2020

Our deepest sympathies are with you and the Hie family and to our 2nd family, the Deschamps Rest well Jim

Janice DeLong - June 8, 2020

Mary and family, Deeply sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He always shared his smile and had time to chat whenever we bumped into one another. His kindness and smile will be missed. Sending our deepest sympathy to you all. Janice DeLong and MikeMartin

Mark Maclaren - June 8, 2020

Sorry for your loss Mary.

Betty Shaw - June 8, 2020

Mary I am so sorry for the loss of Jimmy. Always had good chats and laughs with him at Tim's. Sending love to you all.

Lisa & Mike Weller - June 8, 2020

We are so very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jenn McLean, Shawn Dubeau, Keegan and Austin Polley - June 8, 2020

We wish for the family to find comfort in the good times you had with Jim. Sincerely, Jenn McLean, Shawn Dubeau, Keegan & Austin Polley

Jenn McLean, Shawn Dubeau, Keegan and Austin Polley - June 8, 2020 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Joanne watson - June 8, 2020

I'm brad Smith's sister I'm really sorry to hear about Jim I remember him and his kids from years ago..he will be missed

Ron Hyatt - June 8, 2020

Great memories of Jim and Rebel DJ services at different dances and receptions. One of the best there was and will be greatly missed. Condolences to the family

Steve and Julie Hayward - June 8, 2020

Rest easy my friend. Our prayers are with you all.

Danny Hartford - June 8, 2020

so sorry to hear.known him pretty much my whole life. My condolences to his family

Wayne Patrick - June 8, 2020

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Darleen Deschamps - June 8, 2020

my love to you all during this difficult time - until we can gather together big distant hugz to you all Mary, James Megan, Jennifer Mike, Jeff Val and all grandchildren

Darnell Landry - June 8, 2020

You’ll always be Little Jimmie to me.....thinking of your family during this sad time...

Terry Collins - June 8, 2020

Mary - So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was such a friendly and special person. Our thoughts are with you and the rest of the family.

Dara & Paul Shipton - June 8, 2020

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Mary during this most difficult time. God be with you

Stephen & Lynne Dinner - June 8, 2020

Mary: Sadden to hear about Jim's passing. He will be missed. Stephen & Lynne Dinner