Monday, November 20, 2023
Steve and I are very sorry to miss Jim’s service. I have known Jim and Betty and the family since the days of Woodfield Cresent - a wonderful place to grow up , where neighbours looked after other people’s kids and we roamed Sunshine gardens and Odell park without a care. Jim’s garden was famous as was his later garden at Maquapit. ( there may have been a few thing missing after Betsy and our gang had a sleepover/ nothin better than a stolen carrot in the middle of the night).
Jim was an kind and humble man. What he said was worth listening to.
We reconnected at the lake years later, where he and Betty allowed us to rent the smaller cottage. We always arrived to a bouquet of fresh flowers and a bottle of wine. When fresh vegetables were picked from the garden, some always ended up on our steps. After my mom passed away, a hug from Betty made her feel closer.
Jim, I hope you rest in peace.
Dan, Betsy, Andrew and Arnold, I hope it is some comfort that your parents were loved by their community.
