James “Jem” Robert McKechnie
October 11, 1950 - November 25, 2023
Funeral Details: Sunday, May 26th, 2024 A Celebration of life will take place at Holland Marsh Winery in the Club House from 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
McKechnie, James Robert “Jem”:
Passed away suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on November 25th, 2023. Jem McKechnie of Holland Landing at the age of 73 years. Beloved husband of late Heather Lillian (nee Snooks) McKechnie (September 30, 2022). Loving father of Carley (Shawn) of Holland Landing and Arwen of Ottawa. He will be sadly missed by his grandson Stephen.
At Jem’s request cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Holland Marsh Wineries (18270 Keele St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4V9) on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Friends and family are welcome to drop in between 11:00 am and 3:30 pm and speeches will be heard at 1:00 pm. Anyone who is unable to attend is welcome to leave words of comfort, condolences, and to share memories and stories below.
Peaceful Transition York
Patrick Lake
Posted on: Friday, May 24, 2024Heather and I worked together in Windsor back in the 1970’s and I got to know Jem as her partner, and as part of our workplace bowling league. The man could throw strikes! They were the coolest couple, drove an old Mercedes decades before they became ” the rage”. Kindness, and an outrageous sense of humour is what I remember most about Jem. He could captivate a room with his stories without you ever feeling like it was too much. I was eventually lucky enough later in my career to hire his daughter Carley …and saw echoes of both Heather and Jem in her. Making your mark and leaving the world better for you having been here is what we hope for…and that Jem did.
Sharon and Jim Szymanski-Breschuk
Posted on: Friday, May 24, 2024Carley, Arwin ,Sean and Stephen…..for reasons beyond our control we cannot make the Celebration of Life for you dad. Please note that your parents are sorely missed but we are grateful for crossing paths with such an incredible couple. We shared so many years and experiences with them…so our memory bank is jammed pact with fun and loving memories. Sincerely Sharon and Jim