It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Archer announces his passing on August 30, 2023, at his home in Beeton, surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Jim is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Marijane. He was the loving father to Scott, Kelly and father-in-law to Maryann. Jim was a proud grandpa to Zakari, Aimee, Masyn, Samantha (Peter), and Victoria. He was a loving fur-daddy to his cats Dudley and Dolly.
Jim was born in 1940 in Toronto. He spent his youth playing on Franklin Avenue (Yonge & Sheppard), exploring Mount Pleasant Cemetery and establishing himself as an award-winning Toronto Star paper boy. Jim attended Earl Hague Collegiate Institute in Willowdale and saw the opening of highway 401 (1952), the Toronto subway (1954) and impact of Hurricane Hazel (1954).
As a young adult, he worked for the University of Toronto as a Plumber, he built a cottage in Muskoka, and spent winters on beaches in Mexico with his white convertible. After returning from Mexico in the late 1960s, he met Marijane and they married in 1969. In 1972, he and Marijane moved to Beeton, Ontario where they built a family home on the 15th sideroad. Children Scott and Kelly soon followed.
As a husband and father, Jim was a Hockey Coach, Boy Scout Leader and all-around sports supporter. He would take his family on annual camping trips to Killbear Provincial Park creating lifelong memories.
Jim was an avid golfer from a young age. He won or placed in many tournaments throughout his life. There are many fond memories from friends, family, and playing partners at Pete’s Ponderosa in Beeton and the Carrying Place in King. He was known affectionately on the course as “Arch”.
In 2002, Jim retired from the University of Toronto. As a retiree, he golfed, moved to a new house on Main Street in Beeton, celebrated the marriages of his children and the birth of his grandchildren. He even met Canada’s 21st Prime Minister.
Jim lived a happy and full life. He loved his family, loved to golf and enjoyed social gatherings with friends and family. He died 4 weeks after his last game, where his shots found the fairways and putts found the holes.
A celebration of life will be held from 2-5pm on Sunday October 1, 2023, at the Gibson Centre (Mercer Pub) located at 63 Tupper Street West, Alliston. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Stevenson Memorial Hospital or Matthews House Hospice in Alliston. As per his wishes, a cremation has taken place.
As he would affectionally say at the end of every of day: “Good Night Dick”….. with the response “Good Night Harry”, Jim has moved to his 19th hole with the birdies and eagles. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Celebration of Life
Gibson Centre- Mercer Pub
63 Tupper Street West, Alliston, Ontario L9R 1E4
Sunday October 1, 2023
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Darlene Elford says
My Deepest condolences Marijane & Family, I just heard yesterday that Jim had passed away.
Pat Callan says
We are so sorry for your loss…Our deepest sincere condolences to Maryjane and family. Pat & Wayne Callan.
Bea Monaghan says
Dear Marijane and Family,
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Tom and Bea Monaghan
Donna Ingram says
Dear Marijane and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Ron and Donna Ingram
Larry and Carol-Lynne Smilsky says
How do you express in one sentence all the good times we have had together over the last 48 years? He will be unbelievably missed-
Hal & MadelynRutledge says
Dear Marijane, Scott, Maryann, Kelly and all the family
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man! Please accept our sincere condolences. It was a pleasure getting to know Jim at curling events and golfing together. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Joanne & Peter Duggan and family says
We are so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janice Ribble says
MJ and family,
So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing.
I have always enjoyed listening to you share stories about all of the good times you had as a couple and family.
I will be thinking of you. Stay strong.
Sent with love.
Janice
Chris Miller says
On behalf of Legion Branch 421 members and executive we want to offer our sincere condolences to Mary Jane and the rest of the family. He will be truly missed
Chris Miller
President
Ruth Stamper says
Dear Marijane. So sad to hear about the loss of Jim, Thinking of you and your family at this time. Love Ruth.
Guye & Marcia Breedon says
Marijane, Scott, Kelly & families, Sending our sincere condolences in the loss of Jim. We have fond memories of Jim from curling, weddings & get-togethers. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mike Knoblauch says
To MJ and family I offer my deepest condolences at this time a very good gentleman has left us to soon May everybody treasure the memories he left behind
Donna & Tom Somers says
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Jim’s death. Marijane, Scott, Kelly, Maryann and family please accept our sincere condolences. We have been friends and neighbours since you built on the 15th. Lots of memories.
Sue Monaghan says
We are saddened along with you on the passing of Jim. We were lucky to get to know him a little and will miss seeing him. Next time we are able, we will have a drink with you in honour of him. Much love to all the Archers.
Judi Orsi says
Marijane and family, my sincere condolences on your loss.
Judi Orsi
Janette and Bob Pelley says
Dear Mary Jane and family
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He will be missed for sure.
Used to golf with him at Pete’s Ponderosa and curl in Beeton.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. May he RIP.
Pamela Close says
My thoughts and prayers are with the Archer family .
Deepest sympathies,
Pamela, Alicia, Hanna and Liam Close
Bob and Margaret Milligan says
Dear Marijane & Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this
time.
Hank and Betty Lou Vanderpost says
Dear Marijane and family: Our deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time. Hank enjoyed your friendship through curling,Marijane very much. He shall be missed. Cherish all the good memories. We are thinking and praying for you.
Hank and Betty Lou Vanderpost
Gord & Carol Ball says
Marijane, Scott, Kelly and Family, we were shocked to read of Jim’s passing, please accept our heartfelt condolences. May you in someway find solace in your shared memories.
Gord & Carol Ball & Family
Delphine Archibald says
My sincere sympathy to Mary Jane and family. A lot of coffees were shared with Jim at Barbs Cafe. May he Rest In Peace.
Tim & Lee Doyle says
We are so sorry to read of Jim’s passing. We have fond memories of chatting with him at the Beeton Arena many years ago when our kids played hockey together. Our condolences to the whole family.
Brian & Joy Elines says
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our condolences to you Maryjane & the family.
Mike and Veronica McCarren says
MJ and family I am so very very sorry for your loss
Al Lord says
Dear Marijane & Family,
We were very sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that we are thinking of you during this time of sorrow. May you all find comfort in cherishing the memories Jim has left with you.
Al & Judy Lord
Robert Matthews says
Gail and I were shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Jim. Our deepest condolences to Marijane, Scott, Kelly, Maryann and the entire Archer family. Jim was our close friend, fellow golfer and Scotch enthusiast. We are going to miss him terribly at our dinner get togethers, golfing and drop in visits. RIP our friend. We will tip a glass of Scotch in your honour and recall our many very fond memories. Bob and Gail
Barbara Ann Gauley says
MJ and family. My sincere condolences on the passing of Jim.
Your memories will give you comfort in the weeks and months ahead.
RIP Jim
Richard Preiss says
Veradero, Tampico, Santee, Myrtle Beach, Buffalo, Kettleby, Alliston and if course, Beeton. All places Jim and I played golf together. We had a lot of great times. Will miss you, dear friend. To MJ, Scott, Kelly, Maryann and grands my sincere condolences.
Carol-Lynne and Larry Smilsky says
We feel like we have somehow lost part of our family. Just saying we are sorry isn’t enough. In time, may all those good memories become treasured.
Linda Armstrong says
MJ , Scott an Kelly
I was shocked to learn of Jim’s passing. For years he was the mystery man in MJ’s life until one day while walking I stopped in on the 15th and there he was.My deepest sympathy to you all.
May he rest in peace.
Alan & Wendy Masters says
Dear Marijane and family
We are very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.
You are all in our hearts,thoughts and prayers.
Love and happy memories ❤️
Alan,Wendy and family
Leah and Bob Murray says
Dear MJ and Family,
Our deepest condolence in the loss of your husband, father, grandpa and father-in-law.
Jim was known to us a a great golfer, friend and handyman.
He will surely be missed.
Take good care, sincerely,
Leah and Bob Murray
Marianne Murphy says
MJ, I’m truly sorry for the loss of Jim who happened to be a fellow Haiger albeit a few years apart. You two were an exceptional couple.
We’re in the process of moving to Napanee but if still in the area on Oct 1st, we will come pay our respects.
Much love
Marianne Murphy
Mike and Kathy Deakin says
Sad news indeed. Our condolences go out to his family and close friends.
Nancy Milligan says
MJ and Family
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. We will raise a glass in Jim’s honor. ❤️
Nancy and Alex
John&marie wistoski says
Sorry for your loss may he Rest In Peace .
Tracy and Peter Andrews says
MJ, Scott and MaryAnn, we are so very sorry for your loss. Many hugs and lots of blessings to you and yours.
Richard Robin Norcross says
I am so very sorry to hear this. Jim was a great guy and I always looked forward to enjoying his company when we would run into each other.
Kelly Parmenter says
I was truly saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. My condolences go out to the entire family.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
Our sincere condolences for your loss.
Paulette Hatch says
Marijane, Scott Kelly and all the families, I’m sending you my deepest and heart felt condolences, all I can say is he’s looking good sitting in his big chair eating nuts and sipping on a scotch on ice and enjoying every sip ♥️♥️♥️ your a very special guy to all of us
Love to all from
Paulette Hatch and all my Hatchlings
Marlene says
MJ and family I am so very very sorry for your loss.
Geraldine & Gary Cartmell says
Dear MJ & Family
Words cannot express how very saddened we are to hear of Jim’s death.
We have enjoyed many years of get togethers & friendship with you both.
We will join you at the Celebration of Life in October.
Take care, Love Bunny & Gary
Harvey Luong says
On behalf of the Luong family and all of the staff and friends of Accountek, I send my sincere condolences. I have know Jim through Scott for many years. Jim will be dearly missed.