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James G. R. Baxter
Celebration of Life

Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre
930 Burnham St., Cobourg, ON K9A 2X9,

Monday April 20th, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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James G. R. Baxter

April 20, 1979 - March 25, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of James George Roland Baxter at the age of 46 of cancer. Predeceased by his loving wife Trish. Survived by his two children Travis and Jessica. Thank you to Dr. Xi, his specialists and nurses for their exceptional care of James.
James did not want a funeral. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Best Western on Monday April 20th, 2026 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Northumberland Hills Hospital.
Lastly, the family would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and generous donations.

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MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Stacy MacCormac - April 28, 2026 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Stacy MacCormac - April 28, 2026

To the entire Baxter family, sincere condolences on the loss of James. He was a loyal person and reliable technical expert to my business for many years. He will be greatly missed. Take comfort in knowing that he was kind and helpful to others.

Rozi Shamasdin - April 27, 2026 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Canada Colors and Chemicals - April 27, 2026 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

John Hayden - April 20, 2026 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

John J. Hayden - April 20, 2026

I'll always remember James from our neighbourhood, growing up together, playing, hanging out, riding bikes... my condolences to his family and everyone who knew him, for this loss.

Dean Simpson - April 18, 2026 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Port Hope United Church

D. Simpson - April 18, 2026

James was our and “the only”computer whiz for our family & business. Exceptional knowledge and equally a good man. Our sincere condolences to the Baxter family.

Rick and Shirley McBride - April 15, 2026

Very sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. Cherish the memories, keep them close to your heart.

Tonya King - April 15, 2026

Sending heartfelt condolences. James was such a force, and a kind man. We all miss him so very much!

Carol Ann Heffernan - April 14, 2026

Monica, Stan and family, So very sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Sincerely, Tom & Carol Ann

Pat & Shelley Rutherford - April 14, 2026 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Paul &Keitha Lagrois - April 14, 2026

Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss

Lynn and Doug Holland - April 13, 2026

Dear Carolyn, Bill and Family, Our sincere condolences on the passing of James. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lynn and Doug.

Tom MacInnes - April 13, 2026

What a tragic loss! Much sympathy to you Travis and Jessica. You are both in my thoughts and in my prayers.

JoAnn Kropf-Hedley - April 13, 2026

You have my sorrows! Your dad helped me out of many “ technical “ binds over the years❤️ I always enjoyed his visits and his cheerful and proud stories of his two beautiful kids❤️❤️

Pauline and Steve Helleiner - April 12, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bill and Carmel Scott - April 12, 2026

Bill and Cindy, we are so sorry to learn of James' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Glenda and Lloyd - April 12, 2026

Carolyn and family So,sorry for your loss Thinking of you

Rae and Ella MacCulloch - April 12, 2026

Carolyn and Bill, We were very saddened to hear of James' passing. We remember him from when he was a youngster. When he first started out in business, he was the person we turned to for advice about our computer. Sincere condolences. Rae and Ella MacCulloch

Joanne Hall - April 12, 2026

My sincerest condolences to all his family and friends. Thinking of you.

Cary Baxter - April 11, 2026

Bill, Cindy and Family. So sorry to hear about James passing. Sending my deepest condolences.

William Baxter - April 11, 2026 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Nathan Hall - April 10, 2026

My Condolences

Brenda,Jonathan Field - April 10, 2026

Our thoughts and prayers bill,Cindy and family.remember all the good times.