Jim passed away peacefully, in his 61st year, at Georgetown Hospital on Friday, July 31, 2026, following a courageous battle with muscular dystrophy. Loving and proud dad of Adam (Emily), and Andrew (Tracy). Grandpa of Hazel who brought him great joy. Jim had a special place in the lives of Jordyn and Jackson. Dear son of Sheila (nee Bloor) and the late Allan Shields. Loving brother of Carolyn (deceased), and Suzanne (Randy) Vanstone. Special uncle of Kurtis (Samantha), Bradan (Lyndsey), and Justin (Carly). Long time friend of Wim Geurts who stood by Jim through his illness with such care and compassion.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen St. S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Tuesday from 5 – 8 o’clock.
Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, August 5 at 11 o’clock. Followed by a reception at the funeral home.
Interment Dixon’s Union Cemetery, Caledon.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association of Ontario (muscle.ca), Bethell Hospice Foundation (bethellhospice.org), or Ducks Unlimited (ducks.ca).
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Lonna Speirs
Dear Sheila and family: so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing.
From Lonna Speirs, Shawn and Kim
Ruth Nelson
Sheila So sorry to hear about your son’s passing my prayers go out to you and family
Lisa Speirs
I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences.
Lisa
Marg and Malcolm
Dear Andrew, we are sorry for your loss.
Joanne and Ian Armstrong
Sheila and family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Joseph Wilkinson
Sheila and family:
I am sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My Mom spoke of Jim often. His suffering has ended.
God bless
Joe
Linda Evans
Gary and I are so very saddened to hear about Jim. We send our deepest sympathies to Sheila and all of the family. May he rest in peace.
Gary and Linda Evans
Julie Bastedo Taylor
Thinking of you and of all the fun memories I have of the Shields family growing up!
Donna McCague
Dear Sheila and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May he rest in peace!
Mike &Donna McCague
Betty Anne Karn
Dear Sheila and family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you and yours.
We remember the last time that we saw Jim. We were at Cameron’s funeral and Jim had a very good
talk with Bill about farming and his recollections of the Brown family, in particular, Ted Sr.
May your memories bring you comfort.
Love and prayers, Bill and Betty Anne Karn
Norma Thompson
Thinking of you and your family as we wish you moments of peace and comfort.
Norma and Rob Thompson
Mary Lou Denny
Ray and I would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the family of Jim upon his passing.
I remember, fondly, the excitement that everyone felt when Jimmy was born and was at the Switzer family reunion! Sheila, you were the sweetest new mom and I can still picture you sitting in the den at Mom and Dad’s house holding baby Jimmy.
Through the years that followed, Jim had wonderful moments, when he was married and became a father.
We watched with concern as his health deteriorated in the years that followed.
We are so saddened by his passing at such a young age but realize that he was struggling with a heavy burden in his daily life, as were his family.
Rest in peace dear Jim.
Kelly Pasco
Sending our sympathies to Sheila and all the family. May he rest in peace.
Grant and Joane Bailey
Our thoughts are with you and your family
Bless you all
Bob Presant
Dear Sheila,
We are truly sorry to hear the sad news of Jim’s passing. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time.
Bob and Gwen Presant
Donna Marie Thornton
Dear Sheila,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing .
I pray that God will bring mercy and comfort to you and your family at this time of grief.
Donna Marie Thornton
Verna Barr
Dear Sheila and Suzanne:
Bill and I send our sincere condolences with the passing of Jim. Gone far too young, but his struggle with MD was such a challenge. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you peace, knowing Jim no longer suffers. Sending love and prayers, Verna and Bill Barr
Bob & Tom Johnston
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Jimmy. Thinking of you all.
Bob, Tom and family
Rosemary Bastedo
Dear Sheila and family
I was so sad to hear of the loss of Jim. Our family enjoyed all the good times we shared as neighbours. You often brought Adam and Andrew to Sunday school so were able to enjoy meeting them. I remember hearing that Jim named Adam after his Grandmother Ada Shields .He loved her so dearly! I won’t be able to attend the funeral due to health problems but you will be in my thoughts and prayers . Love Rosemary and family, Ruth and John Ray
Pat Shields
Dear Sheila, Suzanne, Adam And Andrew and families
My family and I send our deepest condolences . Jim’s struggle with MD has ended and I am sure he is at peace. No more pain no more fear. Cherish the time you had with him.
Pat and family
Gladys Fieldhouse
Sincere condolences Sheila and family.
Diane Killam
Sheila, Suzanne and families. So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My deepest and sincerest condolences to you all.
Karen & Brian Markham
We were very sad to hear of Jim’s passing. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Audreen Exelby
so sorry for your loss Sheila and family, prayers be with you at this time
Petra Turk
Sheila and Family
Sorry to hear of your Son’s recent passing. Deepest sympathy to you and your Family.
Glenda Richardson
Sheila and family…
Deepest and heartfelt condolences to you and family during this time.
Ken and Glenda Richardson
Evelyn Tetlaw
Dear Sheila,
I am very sorry to learn of your son’s passing.
My heart is with you in your loss.
Evelyn T
Diane Irwin
Sincerest condolences to Jim’s family and friends. Blessings,
Diane, Harold and Kyle Irwin
Shirley Elliott
Sheila and Family:
Jean, Scott and I were saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Gone far too soon.
As longtime neighbours and friends, we have many fond memories of Jimmy and your family.
May he rest in peace.
Sending our love to you at this difficult time.
Bruce Gray
Sheila, Suzanne, Andrew and family so sorry to hear of the news of Jim’s passing
Larry and Barb Anweiler
Dear Sheila, Suzanne and family.
We are so very sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. He is in a much better place now with no more pain and suffering.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Larry, Barb, Erin, Liam and family
❤️❤️
Edna Comstock
Sheila and family:
Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you. May fond memories
help you through this difficult time.
Edna and Len Comstock
Belleville, Ontario
Craig Robbins
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our deepest thoughts are with you Sheila
Brenda and Craig
Luisa Mocon
Dear Sheila and family
Sorry to hear of the loss of your son.
May God give you strength and courage in the days ahead.
Luisa and Jim Mocon
Jean Mason
Dear Sheila and family, I express my sincere condolences for your loss .
Judy and David Lyonss
Sheila and Family
So sorry to here of Jim’s passing.
Thinking of all the family at this difficult time.
Judy and David
Bill and Betty Newhouse
Dear Sheila, We are very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing May He Rest in Peace.
Phyllis Moffatt
I am very sorry to read of your son’s passing Sheila, My thoughts are with you and your family