(Retired President of J.D. Strachan Construction, King City)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Southlake Hospital, Newmarket, James D. Strachan, age 61 years, beloved husband and best friend of Lennie. Dear father and friend of Sarah (Rob) and Evan (Sue). Proud Dedo of Maggie, Sloan and Trish. Brother-in-law of Lovie, Tom, Jack and Georgia, brother of Jackie (Serge), and uncle of many nieces and nephews. He will forever be missed by all who knew him.
Friends will be received at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S., Bolton (905-857-2213) Wednesday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 o’clock.
Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Thursday morning, July 8 at 11 o’clock.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation, Palliative Care Unit, 615 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 2R2 (905-836-7336).
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
DiFebo Family
Dear Lennie, Sarah, Evan and family.
We are so sad to hear of the loss of Jim.
He was a great man, father and grandfather and we know he will be sadly missed, but forever in your hearts and thoughts.
We will all miss him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sue,Gino Dan, Kyle, Josh & Amanda DiFebo
lynn bayer
Dear Lennie,
So very sad to hear your news. Sending deepest condolences to you and the family.
I will be thinking of you all over the next few days.
I know you have the strength to pull you and the family through this most difficult time.
Love, Lynn x
John & Denise Whalley
Jim was one of the great guys we shall miss his sense of humour.
Our deepest sympathy to Lennie, Sarah & Evan and all Jim’s family.
Marg (Kearns) Klaming
Dear Lennie,
My thoughts and prayers will be with you, Sarah & Evan in the difficult days ahead.
Remembering you & Jim from the happy times – so long ago.
Neil Brown and Manon Ringuette
Dear Lennie, Sarah and Rob,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family and with Jim. Neil and I have fond memories of a quiet man with great strength of character gently guiding a new generation of skiers down the slopes of Osler Bluff Ski Club.
with love, Manon and Neil
Doreen Wilson
Lennie, Sarah & Evan and family my thoughts and heart go out to all of you in this time of need. Just knowing Jim for a very short time has given me so many wonderful memories (all the pictures also are a great reminder) of our times together, Jim was a great friend. and will be forever missed.
Doreen
Laima Dambrauskas
I was so saddened to hear of the news of Jim’s passing. One of my enduring memories of him is his sense of humour. Heartfelt condolences to Lennie and family.
Elspeth Read
Lennie and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I know this is just the end of a long period of grieving for Jim.
There is so much I am feeling right now but I am so unable to put it into words that don’t sound corny or trite but my thoughts are with you.
Elspeth
Stephanie and Shane Tomlinson
Lennie, Sarah and Evan. We are deeply sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. And an important man to so many who loved him. The Strachan family has always been such an important part of the Hutchinson family. Jim was not only a long time friend and business partner to my dad, he was a brother. People always thought they were twins. In some ways, I think they were. I’m so grateful for growing up with that relationship in my own life, and I’m sorry that I didn’t know Jim better in more recent years. Jim was always so funny and brought a light to every room. He was very good at saying it all with just a look!
The path ahead may be difficult, but through the strength of your family bond, you will get through it together.
He will be missed, but the love continues.
marilyn fields
dear lennie
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult days
i hope that in the days ahead, you find peace and comfort in your many happy memories
marilyn
Anne (Campbell) Tait
Lennie,
Phil and I were so sorry to hear about Jim. I have many great memories of our early adult lives. We’re thinking of you and your family.
Donna and David Blamey
Dear Lennie:
Please know that our most caring thoughts are with you and yours at this sad time. We remember your Jim with fondness. We had some great times at so many different OGCA events. Lennie, we send you our deepest condolences.
Sincerely, Donna and Dave
Faith & Noel Croxon
Dear Lennie
We were so sorry to hear about the lose of Jim. We would like to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time, and also from Mom, she too is so very sorry.
May he be remember with the fondest memories, and may he rest in peace. Love Faith & Noel
Faye and Gary Broad
Our sympathy to Lennie, Sarah, Evan and family.
Jim was certainly one of the good guys.
Nancy Newman
Dear Lennie, Sarah, Rob, Evan, Sue, Maggie, Sloan and Trish;
The memories of Jim will always be with you The strength of your family and friends will get you through the days that lie ahead. What Jim has left behind lives on in the most beautiful way – all that you are.
Andy and Julie Andruchiw
Lennie, Sarah, Rob, Evan
We will miss Jim but not as much as you. For 2 months of the year he was part of our family. He was a great friend and sometimes acted as referee; the referee part was missed these past 2 seasons. I really liked his taste in wine. When he couldn’t handle some of the ‘less expensive’ vintages, we knew that the following week Jim would endow us with one of his special vintages. He really was a great buddy and I really missed his humor, help, advice and again wine. The past couple of seasons without Jim I’ve had to make do with ‘others’. Along with his great wine taste and his ability to communicate with young skiers he liked his scotch. We did spend some long cold evenings huddled around a Glenlivet or Glenmorangie solving world and ski school problems. But next morning Jim was up and ready to get to “session” with his snow snake – that’s another story.
Lennie – we are out of town and unfortunately won’t be back in time to say our goodbyes, but please accept our condolences.
Andy/Julie
Larry Raifman
Dear Lennie & Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope that your memories of Jim help you through this very tough time in your lives.
Larry
SUSAN GROSS & PETER GROZA
We are so sorry for your Loss!
Even though I didn’t know Jim, I felt a fondness for him through Neil.
He will, obviously, be greatly missed by a good many people.
May your memories keep you Strong!
Susan & Pete
Fiaz Kara
Dear Family and Friends
Jim will be dearly missed and may God rest his soul in eternal peace. He was a champion in our construction industry and he will be dearly missed.
Be strong and have faith. My condolences to the entire family.
Jim Robertson & Jim Scott
Lennie,
Please know that we are thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. May your many memories of Jim comfort you and give you strength.
With deepest sympathy,
Jim and Jim
Patricia Koblizek
Dear Lennie and Family:
It was with great sadness I learned of Jim’s death.
He was a wonderful energetic man who had a love for old buildings, I have never seen before. His contributions to the chamber and other organizations will not be forgotten.
My thoughts are with you at this time and may you find comfort in the thoughts of the peace that now envelopes him.
Pat
Robert and Sandra Booth
To Lennie and the Family, please accept our condolences at this sad time. We are thinking of you all.
Sharon Hodges
Lennie,
I am sorry to hear that Jim has passed away.
I don’t know if you remember us or not? We
used to live in Nobletonl. Selena and Sean
went to the same school as Evan and Sarah.
I was the lunch room supervisor there as well.
I do wish you all well. Please take care.
Sharon Hodges
Mike & Mary Wademan
Dear Lennie and family, We were so saddened to hear about Jim. We have so many good memories of past conferences together, in particular our trip to Provincetown. Jim was such a great guy, and we will miss him very much. We hope your family will be strong through this sad time, and know that your friends are thinking of you all. Take care, Love from Mike and Mary
Brian and Juanita Rivait
Dear Lennie, Evan, Sarah and Rob,
Thinking of you all at this difficult time, and hoping that you will find the comfort you seek.
kara CONSULTANTS Inc. (General Contractors)
We are all sad to hear of the loss of Jim. All of us knew him since the early 80s and he was a fine person who was committed for the good of the construction industry. We will miss him.
Our condolences and prayers for his soul to rest in peace and for the family to have courage and strength during this difficult time.
Barkat A. Kara & Staff
Mike & Deirdre Doyle
Dear Lennie, Sarah and Evan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family at this sad time.
Scott Gunn
To Lennie, Sarah, Evan and your entire family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My condolences to all of you. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Marlene Berkovitz
Dear Lennie, Sarah and Rob: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Clive and Anne Thurston
Dear Lennie
Our thoughts are with you and your family. We have fond memories of the Hawaii trip when Jim was Chair of OGCA, we enjoyed his and your company immensely. Jim was a great guy and I hope you can look back on your many fond memories and use them to help you get through this.
With deepest sympathy.
Anne and Clive
Mark Banks
Dear Lennie and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time.
Jim gave me a winter job back in the early 80,s . It was that time when I had the pleasure of meeting him. I do which we had more Jim Strachan in this world today. God bless you Jim
Regards
Mark
Lori Appleton
Dear Lennie,
I was so sorry to hear that your husband Jim, has died. While I have only known you a short time, it was so very clear to me how much you loved him and how much joy he brought to your life.
Please know that my thoughts are with you. Your strength and wonderful memories will no doubt help you through this difficult time in your life.
Warm regards,
Lori Appleton
Ida Pietrangelo
Lennie,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and help you through this very difficult time.
Thinking of you,
Ida Pietrangelo (Nu-Yu)
Melissa & Glenn Cherny (Bayer)
We were very, very sad to hear of your loss. We know there’s no comfort during this time, however, we do know he has good company waiting for him 🙂
We wish the entire family peace.
Melissa & Glenn
Rob and Deb Cooney
Lennie, Sarah, Evan & family: So sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately, we weren’t made aware of Jim’s passing on time to visit. Jim was a great cousin and was certainly loved by all. Our deapest condolences.