Passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011, at the age of 56 years, with his loving wife and family by his side. Jim was a devoted husband, son, father, brother and friend to all. He taught us the importance of living life to its fullest. For over 29 years, dearly beloved husband to Liana; loving father to Jennifer and Alexander; son to Vince and Marilyn; son-in-law to Gino and Mary Carcasole; brother to Mike and Kellie Hammond; brother-in-law to Carlo and Norma Carcasole, Lisa and Julio Prudant; uncle to Michael, Nicholas, Justin, Michael, Samantha, Daniel and Alessia. Fondly remembered by many family and friends.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton, (905-857-2213) on Thursday evening 7 – 9 o’clock, Friday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 7 – 9 o’clock.
Funeral Mass will be held in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton on Saturday, November 19 at 12 noon (leaving the funeral home at 11:45 a.m.).
Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton.
Condolences for the family can be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Paula Claus
To all Jim family i offer my heartfelt sympathy.try and remember that we grieve and hurt not because our loved ones have passed but because they touched our hearts and souls and they made
Mark Brown
Liana – my deepest condolences to you and the family.
Best wishes – Mark Brown Bank of Montreal
Pat & Neil Fenton
Liana and Family
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Jim was our friend for many years. He worked on numerous projects at WSI and at our home. As recent as last summer he worked with Alex to repair a flashing on our roof. We will miss his jovial spirit and his willingness to sit down and chat whenever we met.
Rest in peace Jim
Peter Weber
Liana, Jennifer and Alex:
I am so sorry for your loss.
Jim was a good man and a fine friend, I know we will all miss his hard work, humour and good nature.
The longer I knew Jim, the more I liked him.
I’ll see you Thursday, my thoughts are with you.
Be strong,
Peter Weber
The Pagets
Liana and Family,
You are in our thoughts. Be strong.
Garry, Peggy, Kevin and Alex
Sue Kennedy
Dear Liana and Family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Love and fondest memories from Sue Kennedy and Jon Braaksma
Christy Venditello
Dear Liana and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Love
Christy
Marg Jones
Liana and family….
I am so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I cant even imagine how difficult a time this must be for you all. Rely on the love and support of your family and friends to get you thru this difficult time.
Marg, Neil, Chris and Jackson Jones
Sharon MacKenzie
Dear Liana, Jennifer, and Alexander,
Caring thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. Jim will be missed by all.
With love and sympathy,
Alex, Sharon, and family
Marilyn, Marty, Emily & Nicholas
My dear friend Liana,
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during this time of sorrow.
There will be an enormous void in our circle of friends. We will cherish the memories forever. As Jim always said “friends are everything.”
Rest in peace, Jimmy.
Lots of Love,
Marilyn, Marty, Emily & Nicholas
Carol Nilsen
Liana and family,
My heart goes out to each of you at this difficult time.
Carol (from the old neighbourhood)
Dave Firkins
My condolences to the Hammond family. I was fortunate to have known Jim over the last few years. He was a terrific man and will will be missed by all.
Theresa Rawn
I am so very sorry for your loss. Jim always came in to WSI and told me jokes on every visit and made me laugh. Great man!
Elaine Neve
Dear Liana & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Elaine
Cynthia & Barry Fountain
What a great man! He will be truly missed by all!
Rest in Peace Jim.
Lori MacLeod
Dear Liana and family:
We were saddened to hear of Jim’s passing….keep your memories and family and friends close. Our thoughts are with you !
Lori and Clay
Bill Rennie
Liana & Family,
Jim has been a great friend and we have shared many laughs together,he was a great guy and he will missed by everyone.
My thoughts are with you
Bill Rennie
Bill Rennie
Sheri & Mark Johnston
Dear Liana and family
May Jim’s huge smile and great personality live on in your hearts forever. He will be missed dearly.
Sheri & Mark ( extended WSI family)
Cindy Hunt-Foley
Dear Liana
I was very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. It seems only yesterday we enjoyed happier times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely
Cindy
Lillian & Clare Robinson
Liana, Jennifer & Alexander
We are sad to hear of Jim’s passing he will be missed, our thoughts are with you all at this time
The Heels Family
We are truly sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. We loved his spirit as we watched our boys play hockey. Loved his ability to fix things around our home with such humour and character. We have known your family through thick and thin, which we extend to you as always if you need anything. Jim is looking down at us, in peace and more than likely with his large and engaging smile, while we have him in our hearts.
Love to you Liana, Alex, Jennifer and to the rest of family
Wilma, Jim, Aaron, Justine and Jocelyn.
Brent & Louise Askin
Liana,Jennefer & Alex,
We are very saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Jim had a great sense of humour and will be missed by all.
Brent, Louise, Melanie & Tyler
Rose Henderson
Dear Liana,
My deepest sympathy to you, Jennifer and Alex.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at the difficult time.
“We do not remember days…….we remember moments”
Rose Henderson
Mary Hollidge
Dear Liana, family and close friends,
I was saddened and shocked to receive the call on Wednesday. Jim was a wonderful person full of spirit and care. Our lives were certainly closer in our 20’s and 30’s and wonderful memories race through my head. It was wonderful to see everyone at your home at last years party and today I feel extremely, extremely sad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…Jimmy.. Rest in Peace my good friend….
Love Ray and Mary
Guy & Sherry Watts
Liana, Jennifer & Alex
We are so sorry to hear about Jim. He put up a great fight and had an optimism that few people would be capable of. We hope that you can take some comfort knowing his pain is over, that he is in a better place and you will see him again. He will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are will you and your family.
Love Guy, Sherry, Travis and Colton
Shirley Della Mora
Liana, Jennifer and Alex,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy and always fun to be around. He will be sadly missed, but never forgotten!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Max, Shirley, Alexander, Christopher & Alana Della Mora
Tammy & Michael Campbell
Our thoughts are with you and your family
Sorry for your loss
Janice Moore
Liana,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing! I didn’t know him well but I knew he was a big guy with a big smile and an even bigger personality! I hope the comfort of your family and friends will get you through this very tough time!
My deepest sympathies to you, Alex and Jennifer
Janice
Michael&Tammy Campbell
Our deepest sympathy are with you Liana, and your Family.
The Bank of Montreal Bolton Branch Staff
To Liana and Family.
Please accept our deepest condolences on the death of your loving husband Jim. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
All of the Branch Staff of the Bolton Bank of Montreal.
Sophie Zmijak
Liana and Family
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Sophie
Ken Demers
To : Hammond Family
Sorry to hear about Jims passing away . My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all concerned, our prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family.
Ken Demers.
Tracy Forsyth & Chris Tellier
Liana, Jennifer & Alex
We are sad to hear of Jim’s passing, He’ll be missed, our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Jim this is for you!
MY WISH FOR YOU!
I wish I could give you many more years. I wish I could erase away all of your tears.
I want to take away all of your pain. I want to give you sunshine in the rain.
May each new day be a perfect gift. May love surround you, may your spirits lift.
If someone had to describe you so many words come to mind. Beauty and grace, a heart so kind.
You radiate warmth like a blazing fire. You are courage and wisdom. You truly inspire.
You attract like a magnet beautiful things. You sparkle and shine like a diamond ring.
You light up a room when you walk in. If someone feels sad you can make them grin.
You are elegant and charming. You know right from wrong. You are the melody from a beautiful love song.
You are a breath of fresh air on a hot summer’s night. When there is darkness you turn on the light.
I do not want these words to make you cry. I do not want to ever say goodbye.
I believe miracles really do come true. No one deserves one more than you.
Please know how many lives you touch. These words are my present. You are loved so much.
REST IN PEACE JIM!!
Lots of love from your friends,
Tracy & Chris
Susan Vint
Liana and family
I am so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Susan
Gary& Dianne Kelly
Dear Liana and family: Dianne and I were so sorry to hear from Leo Turner of Jim’s passing. I remember that he was always fun to be around at all those Bank functions so many years ago at Rexdale.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary & Dianne
Aldo & Susan Messina
Liana and Family
As you grieve, know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Jim. He will truly be missed.
Aldo & Sue
Marilyn Keenan
Liana, This is very hard to write! We are terribly saddened by the news of your loss. This is so hard for you to handle and for your children. You are in our prayers, and we know he is in a peaceful place now. God bless you and care for you in your grief, Marilyn and Larry.
Linda Huizenga
Liana & family,
I’m so terribly sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I didn’t know him very well, but I can see from all the letters of condolence above that he was a wonderful person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda (Godwin)
jim hammond
Liana I was so sorry to hear from Susan Montgomery that Jim had passed. I always remember when he would stop in at the bankb during the day he was always so pleasant. My thoughts & prayers you and your family. Betty Durocher
Mitch and Jane Vettese
Liana and Family
We offer our heartfelt condolences, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jane & Mitch
Dan Eremita
from the moment he walked in to my restaurant, I knew Jim was more than an ordinary man. His smile and personality lit the room, and everyone knew who he was. I was always happy to see Jimmy and loved to listen to his stories. We have all lost a good friend, and a great person.
George & Toula Papadeas (Babalou's Family)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jim will be missed by all of us!
Babalou’s Cafe & Deli
Papadeas Familt
Vince & Marilyn
Dear Alex & Jennifer grandad &grandma Hammond want you both to know we hold you both dearly in our hearts. We all loved our son Jim (your dad) in our own special ways and we all will miss him dearly and will keep at lot of fond memories in our hearts and will be able to laugh about different moments for years to come. Please keep in touch.
Dear Liana, we want you to know we admire you for your strengths and struggles you have endured these past few years in taking care of Jim, you have shown great love for him. Please look after yourself, we are here for you if you need us. Lv mom & dad Hammond.
rodney gordon
Dear Liana and family I’m very sad and sorry to hear about Jim. He will be sadly missed!!
You are in my thoughts and my prayers!!
DONNA BILL& ALLISON
LIANA JENNIFER & ALEXANDER
WE CAN’T IMAGINE YOUR LOSS AND HEARTACHE OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU
JIM HAD SUCH A GIFT TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH EVEN AS A CHILD I HAVE SUCH FUNNY MEMORIES OF JIM
GOING TO MISS YOU JIM
Sandra Kluge
Dear Liana – our deepest sympathy – we are so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing today – our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family – Sandra, Norbert & Jason
rhyan mcmullan
My condolences and thoughts are with you Liana Jennifer & Alexander. It’s a really tough loss but remember he will always be in your heart. Sorry I could not make it. Rhyan
Wendy Evangelista
Dear Liana and family .
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers go out to during this difficult time .
They comfort in knowing Jim will be remembered by all , anytime you would meet Jim it was always with kindness and a friendly smile.
Wendy ( Stedman’s )
Silvia Ugolini
Dearest Liana,
Having just arrived from Castel Gandolfo, Rome to this sad news, I assure you of my prayers and tears after reading the many testimonials of love and affection you and the family have received.
I am happy that Jim had his family with him until the end and that you were given the stength and endurance to accompany him in his illness. You do us proud. We love you.
Silvia. Roberto, Vanessa, Amanda and Joseph Anthony