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Altech Environmental Consulting donated to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Our deepest sympathies. We had the pleasure of working for Jim for many years while he was at Meritor. Not only was he an avid gardener, but he cared deeply for the environment and making a difference. He will be missed by many. Brian B., past President.
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Donna Kuppers posted a condolence
Saturday, January 8, 2022
I am not usually at a loss for words, but this time I am. We met Jim (and Sharon) at bridge lessons and felt at ease with them right away. Jim always had a smile on his face, twinkling eyes and an easy relaxed manner.We enjoyed spending time with Jim and Sharon and will miss those Sunday night pandemic bridge games. Jim, Sharon and their family have been in our thoughts throughout the holiday season and will continue to be in the coming year.
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David Millar donated to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
Friday, January 7, 2022
Our deepest sympathies on your loss from your friends at Simon & Schuster Canada
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Jeff Girman posted a condolence
Friday, January 7, 2022
I first met Jim around 2005 as we were a new supplier to MSSC working with him on suspension springs. What I appreciate about Jim was he was very dedicated to his job but still had a sense of humor both in the plant and of course afterwards when we were having some beers and dinner. My heart is very saddened as I know he will be missed. Blessings to the Hall family
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Peter Flynn posted a condolence
Monday, January 3, 2022
Sharon, I was one of the first PPG TSReps to work with Jim when the spring coating work began at Meritor in Milton. I spent a lot of time in the Milton plant, on the road to Strongsville & back, and in the labs at Springdale. I always came into Milton with the prerequisite "double-double", as Jim had quickly arranged that I would be allowed to enter the plant to go to his office, or the powder line. I did have the pleasure of meeting you at the inauguration of Jim's train set in Burlington. I have many memories of time spent with Jim working on improving the processes. I retired prior to the facility's move to Chatham, but would often hear about the ongoing work with Jim & the Chatham facility.
Please accept my condolences on your loss- I was unaware that he had been ill. I will keep you all in my prayers.
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Ken Cooney posted a condolence
Monday, January 3, 2022
Sharon and family, My condolences for your loss. Jim was a great man. Over the past decade I had the pleasure of both working with Jim and spending recreational time with him occasionally afterwards. From our conversations and time together, I could sense his strong love for his family, as well as his passion for golf, trains, his home/yard, lunches, dinners, Red Wing games (or maybe the delicious meals prior to them and the comradery of the group at them) and the Toronto Raptors. I am grateful for the fun times we shared, his interesting perspective, funny stories and all of the lessons I learned from him over the years. Forever in my memory ….
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Barbara, Douglas, Andrew and Stephanie Hall donated to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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Cathy-Anne O'Brien posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Sarah & Family,
We want to share our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Dad. You’ve shared many wonderful stories of him with us over the years. Hope you find comfort in those memories now. So sorry for your loss.
Your BlueSky Friends
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Radovan Dimovski posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
I had to the pleasure of working with Jim for a relatively brief period on a coatings development project. However, during this time he was able to leave a long lasting impression on me. His lighthearted approach to life made it a joy to be around him and he was a wealth of knowledge that always had something interesting to share.
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Marcy Million posted a condolence
Monday, December 27, 2021
I got to work with Jim some in the Hopkinsville facility. He always had the best laugh and cared about what he did and his family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Marcy Million
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Wayne Hennerfeind posted a condolence
Monday, December 27, 2021
My condolences to you Sharon and your family. I worked with Jim back in Milton, a while ago, and off and on after he went to Chatham. Jim had a huge laugh and smile when we would talk shop. I believe he enjoyed what he was doing and the people he worked with and they him.
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Isabella Beattie donated to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
Monday, December 27, 2021
Thinking of you Sharon and family.
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Muriel Martin posted a condolence
Monday, December 27, 2021
So sorry to hear about Jim. My condolences to you, Sharon and all the family. I remember Jim for his smile and the twinkle in his eye . All my love, Aunt Muriel
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Friends at Toyo Seiko donated to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
Monday, December 27, 2021
We all enjoyed working with Jim. We will miss his sense of humor, and his dedication to doing his job to the best of his abilities,
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Sunday, December 26, 2021
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To the Hall Family,
Words cannot heal the hurt that your are experiencing right now .So sad to have Jim leave us .My memories of Jim will always lead me to the golf course .He loved the game so much .Especially when someone else was paying :).We will all miss him.
Deepest sympathies ,
Mark and Kelly Emery
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Manny Matos posted a condolence
Sunday, December 26, 2021
I came to know Jim when I represented the coatings suppler to MSSC Chatham
Jim had boundless energy. Every problem presented an opportunity to learn something new
He also knew which restaurants were best for a quick lunch and great food
His continuous drive for excellence was an inspiration
My deepest condolences for your loss
Jim was a great mentor and friend
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My deepest condolences to all of you. My fondest memories are tied to the cottage. Jim, taking all the little kids on an adventure in the paddle boat! Burn weekends were also a favourite. Jim became an expert at “bucking” logs along with the other two amigos, Randy and Stephen.
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Lisa and Jon Ellis donated to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
Sunday, December 26, 2021
Sharon, Sarah, Melissa and Andrea we are heartbroken for you all. We truly enjoyed our neighbour get togethers
over the years. I always admired Jim's dedication and love of his garden. He will certainly be missed. All our love Lisa and Jon
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Patricia Gault posted a condolence
Sunday, December 26, 2021
Sharon, Melissa, Sarah, Andrea and families,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim.
We always enjoyed the 4 of us sitting under the gazebo, spring, summer and fall, the guys enjoying a few beer the ladies enjoying wine.
Jerry and Gary will surely miss Jim’s attendance at the 4:00 meeting.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Patsy, Jerry & Jayden, Shaunaghnessy, Max and Skye
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Friday, December 24, 2021
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Some background, I was there when Jim was born July 31, 1954 in St Catharines General Hospital to Bert and Stew Hall He was the first of five kids born in rapid succession to the Hall’s and Welsh’s. Stan and Dora Welsh lived across the street. Stan was Bert’s sister. The Hall’s had two boys (Jim and Bob) and the Welsh’s two girls (Diane and Susan)and a boy (Mike). In a sense it was a family of five kids and four parents. I was Bert and Stew’s first son, nine years older than Jim ie the built in baby sitter etc. It was “Leave it to Beaver” Squared.
Jim was a good student, athlete and musician playing the guitar and piano.
He excelled at basketball playing for both Carleton and McMaster Universities. Later Jim became a referee for University and College games while dabbling at curling and golf. Golf later became his obsession.
He graduated as a Metallurgical Engineer from McMaster at went to work at Stelco in Hamilton followed by Meritor in Milton then Chatham. He was an expert in automobile coatings and springs. As a Professional Engineer at Meritor in Chatham he handled their environmental duties.
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One of Jim’s many talents was knowing where to get the best deal on just about anything from garden supplies to limo services. “I know a guy…” he would say, and he did.
His greatest gift to me was taking care of our parents in their declining years. Both Jim, Sharon and the girls did yeoman service and I will be forever grateful to them all.
He should have lived longer but still had a full meaningful life and a beautiful family.
We all love him and will miss him dearly.
Doug, Barbara, Stephanie and Andrew Hall
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Walt and Janie Civiero posted a condolence
Friday, December 24, 2021
Sharon, Melissa, Sarah and Andrea,
There are no words to describe how I am feeling since the news of Jim's passing.
You lost a great dad, a loving husband and I lost a dear friend, who was always there for me.
I can only offer our deepest condolences to all of you. I wish we could do more, so we will offer our prayers and know that all of you are in our thoughts.
Jim will be tremendously missed!
Walt and Janie Civiero
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Tom Miceli posted a condolence
Friday, December 24, 2021
Sharon and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Jim was a customer of my company but he was much more then that. I considered him a very good friend. I work for PPG in Strongsville Ohio and Jim would come down to our paint lab to run trials. I very much enjoyed his company and his friendship. We would go out after work for a couple of beers and dinner and we were always wagering my Cleveland teams against Toronto and the Bills.
He will be sorely missed. You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers.
May perpetual light shine upon him.
Deepest Sympathy,
Tom Miceli
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Tim Thomas posted a condolence
Friday, December 24, 2021
To Sharon and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. When I played bridge against you and Jim It was always fun, especially if I try to explain something to you and all I would do is confuse you both. I did try to help but problem just made it easier for me to win. Anyway I was lucky to meet Jim as he was a real gentleman.
Tim & Brenda Thomas
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Magdiel Hoste posted a condolence
Friday, December 24, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Much love to you and your family.
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Tracy Callaghan posted a condolence
Friday, December 24, 2021
Sharon, so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May the special memories help you find comfort in the days ahead. Thinking about you and your family.
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GINO NEGRI posted a condolence
Friday, December 24, 2021
Sharron and Family. Jim was such a wonderful person. He will be missed. I had the please of working with him for many years at Rockwell/ Meritor/ MSSC. I have informed our other locations of Jim's passing. I have received many condolences that they wanted me to pass on.
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John & Anne Trapp donated to Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation
Friday, December 24, 2021
Sharon, our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
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Mackenzie Allen lit a candle
Friday, December 24, 2021
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So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Jim first through the Milton plant then the Chatham location. He always has a smile on his face when he would share the many stories about work, friends and family. Even after retirement when he would visit the plant he would come find me to ask how my dad was. He will truly be missed.
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Debbie and Bruce Peck posted a condolence
Friday, December 24, 2021
Dear Sharon and family. We only met Jim a few times but will always remember him as a proud gardener and loyal friend. He enjoyed many a happy hour in Jerry's garage! We will think of him, and you, when our dahlias bloom in the spring.
Sincere condolences.
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Friday, December 24, 2021
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Sharon and Family,
I was very saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Heart felt condolences and prayers go to you in this time of great loss. Jim and I have been coworkers at Rockwell/Meritor/MSSC for 30 years, majority of that time in different plants, but the last 11 years together in Chatham. His honesty, dry sense of humor, high level of knowledge, straight talk, and pull no punches management style made him a pleasure to work with. Plus being a couple of St. Catharines guys who support the Buffalo Bills gave us an additional bond. He will be missed greatly.
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Dave and Ellen Hutchings posted a condolence
Friday, December 24, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. In my mind I see a man who always had a smile on his face and an easy laugh.
With deepest sympathy Dave and Ellen Hutchings
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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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Keith and Joanne Dawson posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Jim always had fun at the bridge table. He will be missed.
Keith and Joanne Dawson
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Linda Vince posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Dear Sharon,
So very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Sending our heartfelt condolences. Enjoyed the limited times we spent together. Just wish it had been more frequent.
Elwin and Linda Vince
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Pat Breen posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
So very sorry to hear this sad news. It was always a pleasure to play bridge with both Jim and Sharon. Rest In Peace.
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Jeff & Susan Williams lit a candle
Thursday, December 23, 2021
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To Sharon and family, Jeff and I are truly sorry to hear of Jim's passing and we will miss him. He took such pride in his gardens and seeing his trains run through the garden was such a joy to watch. His smiling eyes told the story of a kind man who took interest in others. Our dog Oakley looked forward to visiting Jim as he always had treats for her. Our hearts are with you Sharon and the family and know that Jim has found his peace with no pain.
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Sharon Hall Posted Dec 27, 2021 at 12:39 PM
Thanks Jeff and Susan, Thank you for being part of our lives and for being great neighbours. Jim looked forward to shoving treats in his pocket in the hopes that he might see Oakley while he was out puttering around. I still have the treats and you know where to find them. Anytime....
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Murray Moffatt posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, December 23, 2021
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Sharon and Family
I was lucky enough to work with Jim the last 7 years at MSSC and got to see what a great man he was. Jim, Jimbo I always called him, received some tickets to a Red Wing hockey game about 2 years ago and Jimbo, knowing I am a Red Wing Fan, invited me to go with him to the game, but there was one catch, he said you have to drive. What a great time we had. He talked so proudly of Sharon, his kids and grand kids, we talked a storm. Jim will always be remembered as the Coil Line King at MSSC.
Wishing you comfort during this difficult time, my deepest sympathy go out to the Family. Take care of each other, Jim will be missed by many at MSSC.
Murray Moffatt
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April Williams posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Sharon and family, I am saddened to hear of Jim's passing. This time of year is especially difficult. My folks always talk about his beautiful gardens, and his train. Miss Oakley will miss the cookies, I am sure.
I send you love, hugs and peace during your grieving. You have a beautiful family to get through this together, one day at a time.
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Isabella Beattie posted a condolence
Thursday, December 23, 2021
My deepest condolences to Sharon and the family. Jim always greeted us Bridge gals with a warm smile. His passion for his gardens and his amazing outdoor train was a pleasure to admire. My fondest memory was Euchre night hosted by Jim and Sharon. He will be missed. Izzy
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