After a long five year battle with cancer, Jim at the age of 53 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 23, 2024 at Margaret Bahen Hospice Newmarket. Beloved husband of Jennifer Somerville (nee: Finter) for 27 years. Loving father of Janis, Jessica, and Evan. Dear son of Ann and the late John Somerville. Sadly missed by his sisters Sharon, Susan, and Laurie. Fondly remembered by his mother and father in law Fran and Len Finter, and his sister in laws Christine (Jim), Lynn, and brother in law Sean (Allison). Remembered with love by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In January 2022 Jim received a liver transplant that added two beautiful years to his life and for that Jim and his family are forever grateful to Daniel Ellis for his life extending gift.
Jim always had a passion for farming. Jim is a fourth generation farmer who learned so much of what he knew from his late father, John. In the 18 years that Jim got to spend with his son Evan some of his favourite memories are teaching his son to farm and getting the privilege of passing his knowledge to the generations of farmers to come.
The Family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Thursday August 29, 2024 from 6pm-8:30pm. A private Family Graveside will be held at Kettleby Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory to the Margaret Bahen Hospice, Stronach Cancer Care at Southlake Regional Health Centre, or University Health Network would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road Tottenham, Ontario L0G 1W0
Thursday August 29, 2024
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Elaine Maynard-Lloyd says
Dear Anne, Sharon, Laurie, Susan, Jen and Family,
Our Deepest Condolences, may your memories of Jim bring you comfort, You are All in our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine Maynard-Lloyd & Clark Lloyd
Paul Gourlay says
To the Somerville family:
I went to school with Jim many years ago. When I recall my memories from my school years Jim will always be there. He was always a very kind guy and I can never remember him without a smile on his face. The memories I have of Jim was that he was a true gentle man, even as a boy.
Paul and family
Linda Hughes Baker says
My deepest condolences to Jennifer and the entire Somerville
family. May precious memories sustain you with strength during this courageous journey.
Steve Gillies says
To the Somerville family. I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Please accept my condolences.
Steve Gillies
Sandra Somerville Cook says
So very sorry for you loss
Lynn Topp says
Our sympathies to your family. May your cherished memories help you through this difficult time.
Dave, Lynn, Alexander & Justin Topp
Ailene Mabee says
So very sorry to hear this. Cherish your memories. My deepest condolences to everyone Ailene Mabee and fsmily
Andrea Nolan says
Dear Jenn, Janis, Jessica, and Evan,
I am thinking of you. So sorry to hear about your loss. Wishing you peace, comfort and fond memories.
Hugs
Andrea Nolan
Ernie and Daina Wienecke says
To the Somerville family, our deepest condolences on the passing of Jim.
We are so very sorry!
Our thoughts are with you
Ernie and Daina Wienecke
Anna Lisa Wienecke says
We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. You are with us in our thoughts.
The Wienecke Family & everyone at Dunkerron Elevators Inc.
linda Jessop & family says
To the Somerville Families,
My deepest sympathy on your loss of Jim, he fought a long, courageous battle.
All of the memories of your times together will help sustain you now and
in the future. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Claudio polito and family says
Sorry for your loss my condlences to you and your family Sharon
Helen Hamilton says
Dear Jennifer and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. With love and blessings, Helen Hamilton and family.
Max, silvia matthew and jasmine says
Jen and family
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.
Our deepest condolences. During this difficult time Our prayers and thoughts are with you and family
Max silvia Jas and Matt
Sue and Dennis Delaney says
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing and our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time
Dave, Lisa, Aidan, Cameron and Caleb Kokelj says
Jen and family,
We were very sorry to hear the passing of Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Tracy Haesler says
Dear Jennifer, Janis, Jessica and Evan,
I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and father. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts are with all of you.
Tracy (Ms. Haesler)
Ryan, Julie, Noah, Jordan & Blake Somerville says
Jenn & Family, Ann, Sharon, Laurie and Susan – we were very sad to receive the news that Jimmy had passed last week. He fought a long hard battle, as too many Somerville family members have had to fight.
We are sorry we will not be able to make it back in time from Eastern Quebec to be at the service, but we are thinking of you all.
John H Archibald says
So sorry for your loss. Jim is at peace now and out of pain. Cherish your memories. We offer you our sincere condolences.
John & Anne Archibald
Mark & Amy Tomlinson says
Jen, Janis, Jessica & Evan
Our deepest condolences, We are so sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers ❤️
Mark, Amy, Nathan & Marley
Jenny Hayhoe says
Dear Jen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and are praying for all of you with love. Our deepest condolences.
Love from the Hayhoe Family
Teresa Sheardown says
Sending our condolences to Jennifer & the Sommerville family. May you cherish all the memories of Jim.
John, Helen & Teresa Sheardown
Tom & Corry Tomlinson says
Jenn, Janis, Jessica, Evan,
There are no words…
We are so very sorry and thinking about you all as you go through this very difficult time.
Tom, Corry
Cassidy, William , Thomas, Ty
Todd Marchant says
To all of Jimmy’s family,
Our most sincere condolences go out to you all.
Todd, Marilou and Don Marchant
Bonnie O'Hara says
Sorry to hear this. My thoughts & prayers are with you Jennifer & family.
Rosemary Hamer says
Dear Jenn, Janis, Jessica and Evan. I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the honour of meeting Jim but I know what a happy and loving family you are.
May you find comfort in the love of your family and friends and all your wonderful memories. May Jim rest in peace. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Rosemary Hamer and family
Maria Montinaro says
Our deepest condolences to you Janice and your entire family
From Joe and Maria Montinaro
Jim, Carla, Jace and Jordan Williams says
Our condolences to the whole Somerville family at this incredibly difficult and sad time in your lives. May you find comfort and healing in the many memories, teachings and stories that you shared as a family.
Ed Hortensius says
Jenn and your family, so sorry for your loss of Jimmy, all around straight up great guy , huge loss for your whole family, condolences Ed Hortensius and Clare Elcock
Amanda Eek says
Matt and I still can’t believe that Jim has left us. We loved him so much he was a wonderful friend. We will miss him. Sending hugs your way. Much love
Angela Davey (Koppens) says
My condolences to Sharon and her family. I went to school with Jimmy and he was so sweet. His legacy and your cherished memories will live on in all of you. Thinking of you and sending hugs.
Sean MILLS says
So sorry for the loss Jim was a great man
Bev Steeves says
Jen and family I am sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, thinking of you all in your time of loss. Hugs to you all.
Eileen Schrank says
My condolences to the Somerville family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
I’m glad I was able to see and speak to Jim after the Main Street Christmas parade last year. May he rest in peace.
Eileen Schrank