William James Stirling

Jim has been a friend of our family since his days in Queens Engineering. Jim and my dad, along with others, became lifelong friends. The group shifted in many ways over the years but ultimately stuck together. I got to know Jim a bit better in the last ten or so years of his life. He was very good at maintaining connections with people in Peterborough and Belleville and didn't seem to mind doing the drive to keep in touch. Jim was also an excellent host for anyone who dropped by in Cobourg, whether it was for cycling, bridge, or just a visit. Each visit included an update about Lisa, Cathy, and Rob and all the grandchildren and of your accomplishments. You were the apple(s) of his eye. May all your memories sustain you and even bring a little humour.

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

I was sorry to learn of Jim's passing and remember our years together at Queen's University. Jim was always positive and upbeat. My sincere condolences to his family.

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I had the great pleasure to know and work with Jim as a member of our curling club both as a competitor and as a contributor. He was a man of character and whit whose words always held meaning. A great loss for us all.

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

We are so sorry at hearing of Jim's passing. What a great loss to the whole community. We only knew him from bridge but his intelligence, zest for life, love of people and patience with us least knowledgeable players. When he entered the bridge room the atmosphere would change as he injected excitement and energy. He will be so missed Francine and Brian Birket

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Condolences to the family from Peter B. ... being sent by one of his OLD time friends.

Dear Cathy, Rob, Lisa and families, I have still saved the messages from your dad that were on my answering machine when he and I were trying to touch base around his birthday, and before he went away to your cottage and to the lodge. I may save them for a long while as I love to hear him asking cheerily how things are up in Perth. We have had so many good conversations in the past year. His friendship with dad was indeed one of a kind . I will remember your dad so very fondly. He always expressed such pride and and love for all of his family. I send my deepest sympathy. Valerie

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Jim and I met at a beginner's lawn bowling training class many years ago. When Jim hurt his shoulder and had to bowl with his other hand, he was still better than me. Even so, he treated me as if I would go on and be a champion at this sport! A wonderful, fun man to be around. Condolences to the family.

Truly a life well lived…. Many fond memories growing up with Rob and the family. Condolences to Lisa, Cathie and Rob.

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was definitely one of a kind who lived life on his own terms and lived it to the fullest. He was a perpetual optimist and a valued colleague.

So sorry to hear, we are sorry for your loss Lisa, Cathie and Rob... our condolences, Mark & Beth.

So sad to hear about uncle Jim.He was Maggie’s awesome uncle and an honour for me to get to know.Our condolences to the Stirling family.

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Our sincere condolences to the Stirling family. We enjoyed many parties with neighbours at Ryerson Commons. Where Jim would regale stories that always held us spellbound. His sense of humour, his humility and zest for life really had an impact on all of us while we lived there. RIP Jim. Wherever you are on the other side, I’m sure you’re riding your bike. ?

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Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Lisa, Cathie, Rob and families, My sincere condolences on Jim's passing. What an incredible life he led! His love of travel, his knowledge on just about any subject, his pursuit and mastery of a number of careers, all spoke to his love of learning and intelligence. I will truly miss seeing him at family get-togethers and playing euchre (always better to be his partner than play against him). A life well lived! Rest peacefully, Jim. You will be missed.

Jim was a dear friend for the last 50 plus years. He will be missed.

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A great teacher! My condolences!

Cathy and family, Grant and I are so sorry for the loss of your dear father and grandfather to your children. May your memories of him only grow more precious over time. We loved reading about his love of learning, his active life even in later years - such an inspiration. Lots of love, Peg and Grant

So very sorry to hear of Mr Stirling’s passing. I have very fond memories of serving Mr Stirling & Mr Lambert at The Cat & The Fiddle. They were my favourite lunch time customers. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr Stirling’s family.

A full life well lived. His memory will live in my heart forever. So many good stories. Thanks Dad Stirling.

Cathy, Rob and the Stirling family - my condolences on the passing of Jim.

So sorry to hear of the passing of William James Stirling. I met William and his family at Ste Anne’s Spa a few years ago and fell in love with the whole family. My Husband is William Joseph Stirling and my son is William John Stirling. We have lived in the cobourg area for 28 years and have come across this other WJS many times in conversation and finally got to meet him in person. Condolences to all the family

I have always felt honoured to be related to Jim Stirling. I knew him simply as uncle Jim. I always enjoyed visiting him and also why he came to visit us in Oshawa. Our Canada Day visits to Cobourg were amongst the best. You could discuss anything with him as he was so well versed on so many subjects, and he never backed down from giving you his opinion. Through any conversation I ever had with him there was always a laugh or a smile, he was so easy to talk to. Jim Stirling, uncle Jim was a man with great intestinal fortitude and I will miss him dearly. He truly is an angel who has earned his wings. Love Neil Carter

We are so sorry to hear about your dad‘s passing. He always had his beautiful energy about him, which always made you feel that he was happy to see you. A lovely man … a wonderful life. … our condolences to your families.

I am sorry to read about Jim’s passing. He and Marge were very good friends to my parents, Robbie and Binty Robertson. I am thinking about you, Cathie, and your family. Your Dad will be missed.

A dear friend of my father and family. I'll always remember at the age 4 being taken out on his sailboat. That was 56 years ago and one of my first memorable adventures.

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Jim and Marge were our friends for many years and Jim was a colleague of Joe in Port Hope Westinghouse Nuclear. He was also our lawyer when we retired to Cobourg from Ottawa. We enjoyed many bridge games together and trips to Toronto for dinner and theatre. Jim will be sorely missed by many for his humour, intelligence and always positive attitude. My sincere condolences to his family on their loss.

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

My heart is broken at the loss of my dearly loved Uncle Jim. I am thankful for the memories we made over the years. We shared many a lunch at Swiss Chalet and enjoyed our time at Cobourg beach on Canada Day. He was brilliant, funny, charming and a true gentleman. He touched the lives of many and will be missed but never forgotten ❤️

My sincere condolences to Jim's family. He was a colleague of my husband who had great respect for him. I knew Jim personally from playing with him in a couple of local clubs. He was a nice, intelligent and personable man. His presence will be missed.

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity: Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Dear Cathie and family We were saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing A life lived to its fullest in every way, loving , caring and serving others. He will be missed so much by so many Thinking of you all Terri and Brad

May his memory and love you felt with him stay with you forever. Our sincere condolences to you and your family as you go through this difficult time Love Carmine and Jennifer DiPrata

The McKendrick family would all like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Stirling’s. Jim was greatly appreciated as a teacher, neighbour , and friend.

Lis,Cathie and Rob my sincere condolences. No words can truly convey how much your Dad meant to me and how much his presence in my life, will be missed. So thankful I had the privilege of his company,wisdom and kindness in my life. Jim was always attentive and giving of his time. I will treasure the memories forever and always. Rest in eternal peace Jim... Much deserved.... Marsh..

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Jim touched so many people. He was a wonderful and accomplished family man who loved spending time anywhere and anytime with his children and grand children. We were fortunate to get to know Jim on his many trips to Muskoka. He shared advice, history and his views on life in general. His wisdom and humour will be missed. Our thoughts are with all of his family.

My dear Uncle Jim, how he will be missed! I am happy to say that I managed to chronicle some of the Stirling family history, but there were many more trips to Coburg not completed in order to document Jim’s vast repertoire of tales and Adventures So now we are the old ones, responsible for carrying on the wisdom and ancestral heritage My career path was much more similar to Uncle Jim’s than my own father’s Love Mary

We will miss Jim. Good tennis player. Our sympathies to the family

Such sad news. Jim lived a very full and long life. He was a man of many talents. Although we never had the pleasure of playing bridge with Jim, he was a formidable opponent. His sense of humour and great wit will be sorely missed. Condolences to his family. RIP Jim

Cathie, Robert, and Lisa, Jim led an amazing life! He was a Renaissance man. Always learning and living day by day with vim and vitality. He often inspired me when I would see him biking at an advanced age or at the library checking the Bridge results from the Toronto Star. He was such a sharp and witty man. He definitely had an impact on my life! William James Stirling July 31, 1925 - August 14, 2023 - REST IN PEACE -

Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I ran into him earlier this year at the grocery store and I stopped to speak with him as he was our lawyer when we purchased our first home back in his early days of law. I remember him telling us that he had just recently become a lawyer; we were awestruck by that. He was a wonderful person and a great member of our community. My condolences.

We knew but were hoping to see him a few more times at the bridge club.Our sincere condolences he was a lovely person and incredible bridge payer lots of humor .M

Jim was one of those characters that you rarely meet in life: knowledgeable, witty, gentlemanly and kind. It was always fun to play bridge with or against him. We also shared a love of opera and I always enjoyed our chats after the screen productions at The Loft or the Capitol Theatre. He is a great loss to all who knew him. Sincere condolences to all his family.

It was a pleasure knowing and playing Bridge with Jim. He was much loved and admired. As a person he was a 7NT.

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We will all miss him, he was always so interesting to speak to.

I was so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. His presence at table one at the Cobourg Duplicate Bridge Club will be sadly missed. When my partner and I would arrive at his table he would always great us with “ here come the Jolly Dollies”!

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Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I had the pleasure of playing bridge both as his partner and opponent. What a great guy with a sense of humor to match. The club will miss him dearly. My thoughts and condolences are sincerely sent to his family. A man of such varied accomplishments is few and far between. May your next hand be 7 no trump. Ron

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Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Will.miss the man, our phone chat and his incredible spirit.

What an incredible life he lived! We should all be so lucky. Sending our deepest condolences to your family. Love always, Lauren & Jeff

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

Prayers and thoughts are with all the family at this time. Jim was a great guy and lived life to the fullest. Bob & Susan Clement .

To dear, dear Jim’s family, I send heartfelt condolences upon learning that he has moved from being such a kind, caring neighbour to his now Heavenly Home. He obviously was a life-long learner … a true renaissance man! I’ll always cherish his supportive, empathetic, chats with me and my husband. R.I.P. Jim

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Jim was always a true gentlemen - everyone loved him at the bridge table. He will be sadly missed, our deepest condolences to the family. Bill & Rita

“Mr Stirling” was the quintessential teacher. Too good for many of us, including me. He fought earnestly to enrich us and was gratified if only a few appreciated him. Very interesting guy, nice man to the n’th. Condolences to his family. ?

A gentleman and a scholar and fun at tennis, both playing and between games.

To the family of Jim Stirling.... I was saddened to hear today of the death of my former colleague in the practice of law in Cobourg. Jim's broad accomplishments in so many varied and challenging fields speaks loudly of his love of continual learning, which he no doubt passed on to his school students and later to his fellow solicitors. I am sure that this never ending openness to learning something new and rising to that challenge is what kept him so active and involved throughout his life. I trust you will all a long lifetime of memories to comfort you in these difficult days.

My condolences to Jim’s family. He was a great inspiration to me as a student and a business man

Dear Stirling family, What a long and productive life Jim lived. We knew him more years ago when our parents were among his friends. He left a very positive impression on us and we want to express our sympathy for your loss. Wishing you all the best.

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

As neighbours of Jim, we enjoyed his interesting stories, sharing a glass of wine and competing with him at bridge. He was an amazing man and will be missed. Please accept our condolences.

Mr. Stirling was my grade 11 physics teacher. He had an incredible amount of patience and very unique ways of relating concepts to reality. Condolences to the family.

Catryn and I send our love Rob. I recall the times sitting in Jim's class when the 8:59 express would arrive. The look on his face time and again is a vivid and wonderful memory.

Just two weeks ago Jim gave me advice on how to best mind my tomato plants. It is somehow ironic that he passed on the 20th anniversary of all lights going out in Ontario. I will miss the light you shed, Jim.

An inspiration in life, remembering him will always bring a smile to my face.

I’ve meant many interesting people in my life But nobody was more interesting to me than Jim Sterling. Our interactions and interesting conversations will be missed . He fed me lunch and always raisin toast and desert plus fantastic coffee. He treated me like family and always asked about my Marilyn and daughter Nini . I’ll miss this great man . David ,Marilyn and Nini

We will always feel privileged to have known Jim and hear about all his accomplishments. Heartfelt condolences go out to all his family, we will all miss him. Linda/Brian Sherman

Mr. Stirling was my grade 11 physics teacher. He may have been my home room teacher. He had a very affectionate nickname, Slide-rule Stirling as he taught us all how to use a slide-rule. RIP Mr. Stirling.

There is a hole in my life today; our darling and beloved Jim is no longer here to teach and inspire us. But I am not sad, rather I am happy that he was able to pass this earth in a dignified and peaceful manner. See you on the other side, Jim! Love, Margie ❤️

We only knew Jim from the last 13 years as the lovely neighbour round the corner, and I enjoyed a few glasses of wine on the deck while we solved the issues of the world. He will be missed in so many ways. RIP Jim.

We were lucky to be neighbours with you Jim, in Ryerson Commons. Occasionally, I agreed to be his bridge partner, but he was leagues above me. we will miss you Jim!

Really enjoyed playing tennis and curling with Jim. What a great sense of humour he had. Condolences to the family. Ann Barr

Sincere heartfelt condolences to the family. Warmly Myra

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

We feel honoured to have had the pleasure of enjoying Jim’s company on several memorable occasions. Jim will be remembered fondly as someone who lived a rich and full life with such strong character. Our condolences to his family for the loss of such a wonderful man . We know how highly he thought of you all.

Jim was part of an amazing staff at the CDCI east. He set a high academic standard for all students.

I remember Jim as a founding member of Probus, He immersed himself, was so important to the club. Also, the same for th r Gallery.. Thank you Jim?