Hansen, James Richard
It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my dear partner Jim on February 13, 2018 at the age of 74.
He fought a tough battle with cancer for the last two months. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves behind his loving partner Linda Thorne, Son Erik Hansen (Jayne), grandchildren Joshua and Nikolas, daughter Ingrid Hansen Younger, grandchildren Kaitlyn and William. Daughter Kelly Magnotta (Arnie) grandchildren Michael and Ava. Son Michael Thorne (Robin), grandchildren Ted, Cal and Kingsley.
He is predeceased by his Mother Grace Dorothy Boustead, November 10, 1972, Father Gustav Hansen (Gettermann), December 24, 1974. Brother Donald Grant Hansen August 22, 2005, Granddaughter Mercades Hansen, June 1, 2005.
Jim had a quick wit and unique sense of humour and loved to share stories of his peach farming days.
During his teaching career in Computer Studies at Emery Collegiate in North York and York University he would spend his summers at the cottage that he proudly built in Skerryvore near Pointe au Baril on Georgian Bay.
Jim enjoyed the last 25 years of retirement curling with his buddies at the Richmond Hill Curling Club, Grimsby Curling Club and the St Catharines Curling Club. Jim also enjoyed playing golf at the Parry Sound Golf and Country Club and volunteering at the St. Catharines Royal Henley Regatta's. Jim was also an active member of the Grimsby Rotary Club.
Much of his vacations were spent traveling in his beloved Air Stream and other forms of RVs. In recent years he could be seen cruising in his Miata with his friends from the Niagara Peninsula Miata Club.
A Celebration of Jim's life will be held March 10, 2018 at Coppola’s Restaurant and Banquet Hall, 203 Carlton Street, St. Catharines. Service to begin at 12 pm with reception to follow.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to his dear friends Lydia and Dale Pearson at Peaceful Transition.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Grimsby Rotary Club or pay it forward with a random act of kindness.
Zoom Zoom My Love
Patricia Rostern
Posted on: Monday, February 19, 2018Jim
What can I say,you died to young and went so quickly. We will miss you on our Miata drives Jim, you were always there when any event was scheduled, you gave your time and enthusiasm to our outings and meetings.
You will be missed
Patricia (Trish)
Claude and Genevieve Millette
Posted on: Monday, February 19, 2018Dear Linda,
Please accept our sincere condolences. We hope these kind words, will help you through this very difficult time…
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
With love
Nate and Marcelle Farr
Posted on: Monday, March 5, 2018Linda,
We’re so sorry for your loss. The girls, too, were so saddened to hear of his illness and passing. They have fond memories of time spent together with you and Jim. xo