Kant: James E. “Jim” (Retired United Lumber Bolton)
Peacefully with his family by his side at Headwaters Health Care Centre Orangeville, on Wednesday September 4, 2013. Jim Kant at the age of 69 years, beloved husband and best friend of Shirley (nee: McClain). Loving father of Kim and Jeff, Natalie and Ryan, and Chris. Remembered with love as Papa to his grandchildren: Julia, Matthew, Katie, Jaedda, Ella, Corbin, Wesley, and Sophie. Dear brother of Barry and Alice, Lynda and Herb Hastings, Brenda and Ray Lisk, Sandy and the late Bruce Rodgers, and brother-in-law of John and Gail McClain, and Janette and Stu Carrick. Pre-deceased by his parents Fred and Ida (Toots) Kant, and his In-Laws Betty and Ernie Morey and Oral McClain.
Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Sunday September 8, 2013 from 1-5pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel, 11am Monday September 9, 2013, followed by cremation.
www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
susie robinson says
To sandy and brenda.sorry to hear of your brother’s passing.you both are in my thoughts.love susie
Sannie McInnis says
Dear Lynda and Herb and family,
Although I did not know Jim I was very sorry to hear of his passing. You have wonderful memories of him and these will comfort you in this time of loss. With deepest sympathy,
Sannie
Elaine DaRienzo says
Shirley, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Elaine (Gabby’s mom)
Lawrence and Marie says
Dear Lynda/Herb and extended Kant family,
Our deepest sympathy to you with the passing of Jim.
May you have many happy memories of days past to brighten the days ahead.
Love and prayers
Lawrence and Marie de Peuter
Gabby DaRienzo says
Shirley, my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time. I didn’t know Jim personally, but from what you told me of him and the stories you shared with me, I know he was a sweet and loving husband and father/grandfather. He will greatly be missed. I love you, and am thinking of you and your family during this sad time. Gabby (Zellers)
Lorne Lipsett & family says
Thinking of all of you at this sad time, try to remember the good times! Sorry I couldn’t be there Richard and Sheila Bell.
Beth & Jim Doyle says
Shirley
Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. We have many fond memories of Jim. He was such a kind and gentle person and will be fondly remembered by so many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Beth & Jim Doyle
Margaret Gardhouse & Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Kerry,Betty,Corena,Lynette and families, says
Shirley my oldest and dearest friend.Its going to be a long journey ahead of you but somehow you will find the strength to go forward…one baby step at a time.Jim left you with cherished memories,keep them close to your heart.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Love always Betty,Kerry and family
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Sharon Wadel Lisk says
Sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy is with you Brenda. Sharon
Pat, Nancy, Mary, and Gerry Forestell says
Our deepest sympathies to Shirley and the family. We most fondly remember his kind and gentle manner. And appreciate his strength and fortitude of being a quiet man in a family of talkative and yes, loud women.
Deborah Jameson says
My deepest condolences to Shirley and the family.
Katie Quinlan says
Lynda , Brenda — Deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your brother .
Alice & Barry Kant says
What wonderful tributes to a fine man, husband, father, grand father, friend and brother. His legacy lives on through his family and those lives he impacted. Will miss you bro. Say hello to Mom & Dad for us.
Warren Holmes says
Sandy & Brenda
Thoughts and prayers to each of you.
Kim Coelho & Family says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shirley and the family, who are all near and dear to our hearts.
A wonderful man…a loss to us… a gain to Heaven.
May Shirley be comforted as she looks at her children and grandchildren and see’s Jim’s reflection shining back at her.
Merv Robinson says
I have missed working with my pal and I miss golfing with my Pal . Jim will always
be in my heart. I sorry for your loss and I pray for your family. Merv
pat boland says
Jim was a great person always smiling and very kind. contributed to local sports in a big way.
he will be missed
Mary Summerville says
Shirley & Family. So sorry to hear about Jim. He will be greatly missed by us all. Mary (Home Hardware).
John Fleck says
Baseball fan; les Expos I think. Baseball player and great buddy too many things to remember. The old Simca and the cow incident. You will be missed Jim. My thoughts are with you all.
John
Glenn & Debbie Sheardown says
Jim will greatly missed by all who knew him. There was never a better friend. May all the wonderful memories help bring comfort to Shirley and all his family.
Erin & Steve Sadler says
Jim will be dearly missed and was loved very much, may he rest in peace now. We take comfort knowing that we have a new guardian angel watching over us.