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James Don Strachan

Posted By Egan Funeral Home On July 5, 2010 @ 9:34 pm In Bolton Area,Obituaries | 35 Comments

In Memorial

(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


Condolences for the family of “James Don Strachan”

Condolence from DiFebo Family on July 5th, 2010 11:35 pm

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

Condolence from lynn bayer on July 6th, 2010 7:54 am

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

Condolence from John & Denise Whalley on July 6th, 2010 11:21 am

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.

Condolence from Marg (Kearns) Klaming on July 6th, 2010 1:46 pm

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.

Condolence from Neil Brown and Manon Ringuette on July 6th, 2010 2:06 pm

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

Condolence from Doreen Wilson on July 6th, 2010 2:25 pm

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

Condolence from Laima Dambrauskas on July 6th, 2010 2:50 pm

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.

Condolence from Elspeth Read on July 6th, 2010 2:54 pm

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

Condolence from Stephanie and Shane Tomlinson on July 6th, 2010 5:08 pm

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.

Condolence from marilyn fields on July 6th, 2010 7:05 pm

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

Condolence from Anne (Campbell) Tait on July 6th, 2010 7:54 pm

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.

Condolence from Donna and David Blamey on July 6th, 2010 8:19 pm

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

Condolence from Faith & Noel Croxon on July 6th, 2010 10:39 pm

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

Condolence from Faye and Gary Broad on July 6th, 2010 11:19 pm

Our sympathy to Lennie, Sarah, Evan and family.

Jim was certainly one of the good guys.

Condolence from Nancy Newman on July 6th, 2010 11:22 pm

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.

Condolence from Andy and Julie Andruchiw on July 7th, 2010 2:54 am

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

Condolence from Larry Raifman on July 7th, 2010 11:15 am

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

Condolence from SUSAN GROSS & PETER GROZA on July 7th, 2010 3:07 pm

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

Condolence from Fiaz Kara on July 7th, 2010 3:08 pm

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.

Condolence from Jim Robertson & Jim Scott on July 7th, 2010 3:40 pm

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

Condolence from Patricia Koblizek on July 7th, 2010 4:04 pm

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

Condolence from Robert and Sandra Booth on July 7th, 2010 6:21 pm

To Lennie and the Family, please accept our condolences at this sad time. We are thinking of you all.

Condolence from Sharon Hodges on July 7th, 2010 6:28 pm

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

Condolence from Mike & Mary Wademan on July 7th, 2010 7:53 pm

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

Condolence from Brian and Juanita Rivait on July 7th, 2010 9:31 pm

Dear Lennie, Evan, Sarah and Rob,
Thinking of you all at this difficult time, and hoping that you will find the comfort you seek.

Condolence from kara CONSULTANTS Inc. (General Contractors) on July 8th, 2010 12:48 am

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

Condolence from Mike & Deirdre Doyle on July 8th, 2010 1:19 am

Dear Lennie, Sarah and Evan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family at this sad time.

Condolence from Scott Gunn on July 8th, 2010 12:44 pm

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.

Condolence from Marlene Berkovitz on July 8th, 2010 5:04 pm

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.

Condolence from Clive and Anne Thurston on July 8th, 2010 5:59 pm

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

Condolence from Mark Banks on July 8th, 2010 6:57 pm

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

Condolence from Lori Appleton on July 9th, 2010 1:16 pm

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

Condolence from Ida Pietrangelo on July 9th, 2010 10:33 pm

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)

Condolence from Melissa & Glenn Cherny (Bayer) on July 12th, 2010 3:05 pm

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

Condolence from Rob and Deb Cooney on July 14th, 2010 12:14 pm

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.

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