James William Wilcox
(Retired Roads Supervisor of the Town of New Tecumseth Works Department; former member of the Tottenham Fire Department and was the head of the Ryudokan Judo Club for many years in Tottenham.)
Jim passed away peacefully at home in Sandy Cove with his family by his side after a short battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Judy for 38 years and predeceased by his first wife Betty. Loving father of Laurie (Steve Milmine), Lynne (Doug Rutherford), Dave (Lori), Sue (Terry Briand), Sam (Jenny), Karen (Larry Turner), Kelly (Jamie Jones) Loving grandfather of 18 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren. Loved brother of June Heale and the late Margaret, Howard, Ron, Tom, Vernon, Cliff and Ernie. Dear brother-in-law of Pat Adams and Donna Wilcox.
In memory of Jim, donations to the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham, 905-936-3477. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Due to Covid-19 we were not able to hold anything for Jim at the time of his passing, however we are now able to have a Celebration of Life for Jim. It will be held on Saturday May 21, 2022 from 1-4pm at the Wheel in Sandy Cove Acres, 2 Weeping Willow Drive, Innisfil, Ontario, (Lockhart Road and Weeping Willow Drive).
Service
Celebration of Life
The Wheel in Sandy Cove Acres
2 Weeping Willon Drive, Innisfil, Ontario, (Lockhart Road and Weeping Willow Drive).
Saturday May 21, 2022
1 - 4pm
June Wilcox Heale says
Hard to say farewell from way out in British Columbia, I really long to be with you, but with my health situation, it is not wise for to attempt to be with the family, and I so long for that, Alas I must accept reality. I will be with you all in spirit and please give my dear brother a loving farewell from me. May he rest in peace after all he went through.
Shall always love you Jim (aka Dew Worm), and shall always miss you. Love from your only sibling that is left. June (aka Bugs)
June Heale says
My tears till flow as I recall fond memories of my most precious brother James William Wilcox.
Just when I think I have dealt with it “Dew Worm”, I hear “Hello bugs why aren’t you out of bed yet?”, How I miss those teasing calls.
Although you never wanted me to mention “God” to you, I still pray for you to have an eternal peaceful resting place. I loved all my 7 brothers, but you and I were so close over the years. My love for you shall never die. I pray that God’s angels will rescue you. I love you “Dew Worm”, (that is a family thing between us over the years), and guess what “God loves every one of us”.
dave wilcox says
sorry for your lost our condolence from paul and dave wilcox
Cecile ,Dave cranston says
Judy and the Wilcox family Jim was a great person and kept me and others on the right track will be greatly missed rest in peace Jim you deserve it OLD Tottenham Residents will know what you did for Tottenham and is more than anybody now will do
Kevin says
I was hoping my Grandfather could enjoy some time after the Covid-19 pandemic but life had other plans. Jim was given short notice but he still managed to go out on his own terms the best he could. He did it his way, with his family by his side literally and figuratively.
Reading these condolences here brings up a lot of delayed emotions; Thank you to everyone sharing their story and what the man meant to you and your family.
Scott Wilcox says
Hello Judy
Our deepest condolences on Uncle Jim’s passing I know how much dad appreciated you guys keeping in touch with regular visits
Scott & Kit
Sherry Reynolds says
Dear Judy and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences, we are very sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Please treasure all of the fond memories that you have.
Love Donna, Scott & Sherry
John Wiederhold says
Judy, so sorry for your loss. Jim was a good guy. Our thoughts are with you… John, Evelyn and Chris
Bob & Anne Kellam says
O.M.G. What a guy, I first met Jim while working at Greer’s Auto wreckers we had grass fire and Jim invited me to join the fire dept. and he was my sponsor. Jim proved to be a great teacher and mentor. Jim had a way of letting you know if you did something wrong or weren’t listening in training but would show you were you went wrong later. There’s not enough room here to relate all the Jimmy Wilcox stories, as we’ve lost a great story teller, historian and friend. Thanks Jim
Our condolences to Judy and the Wilcox family
Peggy Bower says
Myself and the Gauley family are sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family at this time.
Shirley Morrow says
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley and Nolin and Jackie Maher
David and Barbara Bricknell says
Judy and Family
Please accept our deepest condolences. Jim and my Dad were co-workers for the town of Tottenham, It must have been a lively place with so many interesting characters working there. We’re sorry for your loss.
David, Barb and Family
Lori-Ann Mollett says
This is sad news. I’ve not seen Jim in a number of years but remember him so well from my childhood.
To all of Jim’s family, please accept my deepest condolences.
Bob & Pat Jackson says
Judy & Family
We are very sorry for your loss. That is a great picture of Jim with that twinkle in his eye.
peter wilcox says
R.I.P uncle Jim. You will be forever missed by all. Condolences to Judy, his loving wife of 38 years and to each of my cousins that called him Dad. You have left a void that none of us will ever be able to fill
Mike & Cindy Kollhosser says
so very sorry for your loss
BETH GREEN says
Lynne… I am so sorry for your loss of your Father.
Hold your memories forever close.
Thinking of you and your family.
God Bless & Take care.
Love Beth.
Evelyn Wadden says
Judy and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
Ginny & Ivor Cathcart says
Dear Judy & family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Holding you all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Nancy walsh says
Sorry for your loss Judy. His memory will live on. RIP Jim.
Tom and Nancy
Malcolm & Elsie Cleghorn says
Elsie and I were so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We got to know Jim when he was a neighbor on Park Crescent in Tottenham. He had a great sense of humor and was a very personable guy. Our sincere condolences go out to Judy and all of Jim’s family.
Kevin & Lori Hollingshead says
Our heartfelt condolences to Judy and family, Jim was a fantastic guy. He definitely will be missed. Kevin & Lori Hollingshead
Laurie Milmine says
R.I.P. Dad.You fought a courageous battle and gave it your all as you always did when life presented you with various challenges.You always did your best and now you have started a well deserved rest. We all miss you already but have many cherished memories from being a part of this crazy large family.Special Thank You to Judy,Kelly,Karen and extended family for sharing your love and bringing Dad so much joy.
Bob & Carolyn says
Love the picture of Jim, he will always be remembered as a special person, many great memories.
Lori Burke says
Jim was such a wonderful ,kind,loving man. His memory will forever in my ❤️ Rest In Peace my sweet friend❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bill Wilcox says
I remember mom speaking so fondly of Uncle Jim and how he was so nice to her. I Remember him having a sense of humour. His birthday was one day before mine but I did not know that we shared the same name, (William), very cool. Uncle Jim was well respected not only in is community but by his extended family of many nieces and nephews. Uncle Jim was a leader not a follower, he was his own man and I respect and loved him for that. His passing is sad but let the memories of his love and passion for life now live on in enriching yours. May God Bless you all.
Kate Rogers says
Jim was my late Granny’s brother-in-law and he always made her laugh. I was fortunate enough to get to meet him and Judy through her and he was a warm and friendly man. May he Rest In Peace. My condolences to Judy and the rest of the family at this difficult time.
Colleen & Steve says
Jim will be deeply missed. He was a wonderful neighbour to my Grandparents. I have many fond memories of Jim. He could always give me a good chuckle with his jokes and sense of humour. He always went above and beyond to help others. It was a pleasure to know him. My heart goes out to you all. We send our love from the Crawford Hough Family
Lorraine Horton says
So sorry Judy for your loss my thoughts are with you and your family at this time
Joan Hammond says
My fondest memories with Jim At Nelson Snider’s with Jerry Mccallum ,Nelson and John Mcguiness sitting around Nelson’s kitchen table telling jokes ,I would leave with a sore stomach from laughing so hard …and also going to all the Fire Department parties ,Alice Forestell and I being master of ceremonies ,such great times,,,Jim was so much fun ,he had a great personality…he will be missed by all who loved him especially Judy .. sole mates..
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Donald Wilcox says
As cousins Jim and I grew up in Woodbridge having as much fun as two could have in a small town. He was older than I by some 6 years but we still got along well. On behalf of Dianne and myself may we offer you Judy and family our deepest sympathy and may he rest in peace Donald and Dianne Wilcox.
Diane Stewart (Wilcox) says
My condolences to family ccousin to Jim
June Heale(nee Wilcox) says
Dear Judy and Family: I know how your hearts still ache, as mine does also. Such a great loss to all the families he loved. I was so proud of my brother Jim over the years, the way he stood up to all his many challenges and met them head on. The hurting times through time lessen but there is always that little spot in the heart for a loved one who meant so much to us all., and we shed a silent tear. We must carry on as he would want us to. I had 7 brothers and Jim was at the top of the list. Something that will always tug at my heart, is when if think of his phone calls saying “Hello Bugs”, (my nickname) and my responding “Dew Worm” (his nickname) shall always bring a fond memory. Rest in peace dear brother. June.
Susie Robinson says
Sue and family,sorry to hear of your dad’s passing…Memories will help you all through the tough days ahead…My Sincere Condolences to you and your family