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Jim Passed at Northumberland Hills Hospital on November 11, 2021, at the age of 77.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years Shirley, his dear sister Marg (Gil Brocanier), his brothers Ted (Eileen) and Tom (Jeanette).
He will be missed by his son Robert (Ann), his daughter Angela (Phillippo) and 4 grandchildren. Paige and Graydon MacDonald, Ainsleigh and Garrett Phillippo.
Pre-deceased by his parents James and Mary MacDonald.
Jim was the happiest at his best friend Cam Morrison’s (Linda) hunting camp, Rice Lake fishing for for Pickerel off Shelly's dock or riding his Harley
Jim never wanted a funeral, so there will be no service.
Thank you to all his doctors and nurses at Kingston General Hospital and a very special thank you to Dr. Mulé and the kind, caring and compassionate staff at the Northumberland Hills Hospital – Palliative Care Unit.
Those wishing may make a memorial donation to the Northumberland Hills Hospital- Palliative Care Unit.
Jim’s favourite saying when arriving at his final destination on a biking trip was
“The Eagle Has Landed”.
Yes, it has.
Shirley so sorry for your loss
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care Unit
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
Shirley so sorry for your loss. My Deepest Condolences to You and Your Family.
My deepest condolences Shirley. I did not know Jim, but I did work with you for years at General Foods/Kraft. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Shirley, so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Sincere condolences to you and your family. Charlie and Debbie McFarland
Shirley so very sorry for your loss, Jim will be greatly missed . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
Shirley and family , Marg, Ted, Tom and families . We are thinking of you and sending our sincere condolences at this sad time . Ross and Joan
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Shirley.
Dear Shirley, Marg and families I am so sorry for your loss. Such sad times but I hope remembering the good times will bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Anita Gutteridge
Deepest sympathies to Shirley and family. Thoughts and prayers are with you
Our sincere condolences to the MacDonald family, Marg , Gil and family.Sorry for your loss. Don and Mary Jones
Dear Shirley, We are very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. So glad to hear that he enjoyed the fishing from Shelly's dock; one of the best places for pickerel. Mary (Blastorah) and Ivan Elder
Uncle Jim will be missed. He was always so kind to Andy and I - and we are forever indebted to him for all the work he did to host our wedding at his and Aunt Shirley's beautiful house. xo
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care Unit
I want to extend my sincere condolences to the family. I was sorry to learn of Jim's passing. We were neighbours during elementary school days.
Shirley, Sincerest condolences to you and the family. Pat & Bob Barker
I'm going to miss Jim popping in looking for a bolt for this or certain size nut for that. He always said "I'm on the scrounge" and we'd spend the next little while looking in the barn for the nut or bolt he was looking for. RIP Jim. Thinking of you Shirley. Hang in there.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Jim,he was a friend and neighbor on the shores of Rice Lake. R.I.P.
Dear Shirley Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family Take care Jeanine & Paul Clarey
Shirley, Marg, Ted,Tom and families. Our deepest condolences. Jane and Bill McIvor
Shirley and family, Marg and the MacDonald family. My condolences to all on the news of Jim’s passing. Jim and I lost track of one another after high school. Thought of him every time I returned to Cobourg over the fifty four years since I left town. RIP Jim
My deepest condolences..
Shirley and family and the MacDonald family we are so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May he rest in peace! Our condolences to everyone!
Shirley, sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ron & Molly
Shirl: So sorry to read of Jim's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Bev & Bob.
Marg, Gill and family. Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in these difficult days. Jim & Joan
With sincere condolences. May your many memories help ease your pain.
So very sorry to hear of your loss Shirley. Our hearts go out to you.
Marg. So sorry for your loss. I think of you often.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care Unit
Shirley we are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing, we are keeping you and his loved ones in our hearts and prayers at this very difficult time!
To the MacDonald family, We are sorry to learn of this loss within your family. We wish you all the best in the days ahead.
Deepest condolences Shirley to you and your family.
Shirley,Marg,Ted,Tom and families. We are very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Thinking of you at this time.
So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing, I remember back when he worked with my Dad at MacGregor Electric, He was a good man. All the best to your family during this most difficult time
Shirley & Family, so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Thinking of you. Mike & Sharon
To Shirley and family, my sincere condolences in the loss of Jim. May the happy memories, sustain you at this sad time. Sincerely Sue
Our sincere condolences Shirley to you and all of Jim’s family.
Shirley, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Remember Jim will always be with you. Thinking of you.
To Marg and all the Macdonald family, so sorry to hear of Jim's passing . Our thoughts are with you at this time. Barb & Tom
Shirley and family. Our condolences on the passing of Jim. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital - Palliative Care Unit
I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My condolences Shirley, and to all of the family. I have many fond memories during our working days at MacGregor Electric. It was always nice when we would bump into each other and catch up with our lives. Rest in peace Jim.
Uncle Jim, I’ll always remember the day you showed up at our house on Margaret st and tied your horse to the fence. Being young I thought that was so cool. Condolences to your family on such a lost and may you RIP and thank you for a lot of memories growing up. Like your house that was haunted that you told me about. You’ll be missed
Shirley & family & Marg & family: so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Our sincere sympathy at this sad time. Cherish the memories & hold on to each other.
So very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with You all.
So sorry Marg to hear of the loss of your brother. My condolences to you and yours - and to Jim’s family. Lynda
Thoughts and prayers are with you Shirley and family.
My sincere condolences to Jim's family. He was a fabulous co-worker and all around great guy.
Dear Rob & Ange, I’m so very sad reading about your Dad. He was a great brother-in-law so many years ago. I always got a hug with lots of chatter whenever we met. He was a man that did things his own way. He’s at peace now, no more suffering.xo
Marg and family, We are sorry to hear about your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Tom & CarolAnn
My sincere condolences to all of Jim’s family. We had been friends for a long time. Whenever we met up it was good for an hour or two conversation. Rest In Peace my friend.