James Arthur Garraway

Christine and family we very sad to hear the news.jim was a great guy we will cherish him in our hearts !! MoMA sends the biggest hugs to you all !! She will never forget him his kindness and jokes and the amazing smile. Prayers go out to you and family !! May god give you strength and peace at this very difficult time !!! Rest in peace jim !!!! ❤️🙏

Jim was a kind soul. I first met Jim when he opened up Parkside I lived kitty corner at 74 High st. I frequently stopped in the store just to say hi after I moved. Jim you will be missed you’ve touched the hearts of so many with your kindness and your love of cooking.

Our condolences to family and friends.
Lynn, Christine and children we are so sorry for your loss.
Jim was a wonderful person and fabulous Chef.
Known Jim for his whole life. Jim will be missed by so many. I enjoyed his witty nature and will miss him.

Hello Christine,
Best wishes to you and your family.
So sorry to hear about Jim’s passing at such a young age.
This was a real shock to John and I.
Our deepest condolences. Take care.
Dorothy and John

My heart is saddened to hear that Jim has passed on. He was one of those I spent my school years with through both Hillcrest and Central. His smile and friendly nature is so fondly remembered. Blessings to his entire family during this difficult time.

We sre so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Although I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Jim, his dad Doug was the organist at our wedding 50 years ago. He was just a child. Lynn you’ve been so kind to.my parents over the year ( Jack and Mae McBeth,,) and our family through Burton avenue church.We are sorry for your loss. Please extend our condolences to your family Bonnie Forgrave

Our deepest condolences for your loss.

To Lynn and your children, deepest sympathies to all of you on the passing of Jim! I know you will all miss him greatly! I will miss seeing him at the store and enjoying his wonderful home cooked meals . He was certainly a fantastic chef.

Take strength from all the wonderful memories you have of Jim and the many happy family times you shared. RIP Jim!

Jim’s baking was legendary for many of our family celebrations–his incredible White Chocolate Ganache-filled cake was the eagerly-anticipated ending to many family birthdays and anniversaries . To be greeted by his warm hellos and the wonderful aromas at Parkside Variety nourished body and soul. Sincere condolences to Christine and all the grieving hearts he has left behind. Beth Foster and Robin James

Christine. I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My deepest condolences.

Cate Tilden

I was shocked to read about Jim’s passing. Such a great guy and my memories go way back to playing noon-hour floor hockey with and against him at the Barrie YMCA and then to seeing him at the store on Parkside.
Regards to Harv and Lynn.

So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I have many fond memories working with him at the Wick. His quick wit, smile and dry humour made many a stressful service more fun. Thinking of you all.

Thank you for the opportunity to write a few words.
Jim began with us at Chateau Whistler as one of our apprenticeship team. He quickly became the go to guy amongst his peers. I will choose to remember Jim as a hard working, loyal team member who assisted us on many events and catering. My favourite memory is on one of those catered events up on a glacier and at the end of the event he jumped into the lake which had barely broken ice!! Not a long swim, but he did it.
It is very sad that he left us at such a young age. I am glad that we are able to have dinner with him in Kelowna this past fall.
My sincerest, heart felt condolences to you Christine and your family.
Till we meet again Jim, and perhaps cook together once more. Rest in peace!
Chef Bernard, Bonnie Casavant

Sad news , my condolences to family he was quite young .

My deepest condolences to Christine and the family. Jim was a wonderful human. Often I stopped in to pick up meals for my senior mother and he would take time to chat. I am saddened by this news. May your memories bring you some comfort as you grieve the loss of a wonderful man.

So sad to hear about Jim. We live around the corner from the Parkside Market. Jim was our go-to chef for special occasions or a much-needed treat. Best scalloped potatoes ever! Many times I have asked Jim for last-minute help with food for work meetings or social gatherings. When I’d ask, “Jim, can you make something for ten people for tomorrow and can I pick it up by noon”, he would say with a smile, “Heated up and ready to go?” He was a gem, and we will miss him. Mary and Reg Jang

Jim was with us for 10 years when he first opened the restaurant known as “Garraway’s Bistro” located at 31 Maple Avenue and then expanded to 37 Dunlop Street, West, Barrie, Ontario. Jim will be remembered as a “GREAT CHEF”, well-liked, very friendly and always smiling and therefore he had a very successful business.
We enjoyed having Jim with us for ten years and are deeply saddened to hear of his passing, much too young.
“He will always be remembered as a true gentleman with great integrity”.
Our sincere, heart felt condolences to his entire family. “May Jim Rest in Peace”.
Mike and Olga Dilkas

Christine our hearts are broken for you. Jim was a wonderful man that will be remembered by us and many others for all the right reasons.
He and you fought the good fight over the past couple of years and you both were inspiring on how you handled all the adversity with such grace and dignity.
From now on, whenever i watch a blue jays game i will think of him and his passion for the team. Us going to the Jays game this year will always be a wonderful memory.
Our hearts go out to you and your families. Rest in Peace Jim
With love, Carm and Jim

So sorry to hear this news. Christine, you have been a champion. Your tenacity has extended Jim’s life longer than anticipated. There was no stone unturned in your efforts to help him. My heartfelt sympathy for his loved ones as the navigate a future without him.
I will be out of town on Saturday but will be thinking of you all.

No words can truly capture the depth of sadness we feel hearing of Jim’s passing. Jim was such an affable man, always bringing warmth and kindness to every interaction.
The purchase of a Shepard’s pie or Lasagna, came with conversations about life and some times
Real Estate that were always engaging and comforting. My last chat with Jim stood out, as even in the face of his own health challenges, he remained open, kind, and always concerned for others—still taking the time to ask if I was doing okay.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The world needs more people like Jim, not fewer.

Dear Christine,

I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Your mom always kept me aware of your loving and relentless efforts to bring comfort and Joy to Jim’s life.

May this painful time gradually make room for sweet and treasured memories.

God bless !

Penny Birrell

To the family – sorry for your loss. Great food and conversation at Parkside with Jim.- Lee Davis

My friendship with Jim was not a lifelong friendship, It wasn’t a friendship that developed over time, it wasn’t one we spoke often about and it wasn’t a friendship that we felt needed a label. We commonly referred to each other as simply “friend”. Our conversations, whether in person or other, started as “hi friend”.

Inside that “friend” was a mutual connection to someone that felt timeless. It may have been while the two of us stood silently watching over the bonfire or at times it could have been when I popped into the store to say hi. Time slipped away with Jim and I loved him for that.

Love you friend, see you soon.

I was so sad to see this just now. Lynn, my heart goes out to you & the family on yet another loss. My husband Gary & I were huge fans of Jim’s abilities as a chef. When Gary was ill and near the end of his life, the one thing he requested, repeatedly, was a pulled pork sandwich from Jim’s shop on Parkside. Jim was always so friendly to us and never fully realized what a rock star he was in the culinary world.

Our families heartfelt condolences go out to Christine and family. Jim was a great person, husband, and chef. May your memories carry you through this difficult journey. Rest in peace Jim