Peacefully at home in Bracebridge on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, Jim Thayer, formerly of Orangeville, in his 87th year, beloved husband of the late Irene ‘Rene’ Thayer (Rankin, nee Cotton). Loving father of Connie and Scott Stewart, Rick and Joyce Thayer. Dear step-father of Debbie and Ken Foster, Doug and Lou Rankin, Beverley Rankin and David Byrne, Bob and Jackie Rankin. Fondly remembered by his loving 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Warmly remembered by his close friend, Gwen Kirkness.
Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Mono. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
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Muriel &Murray Burnett
May 6, 2016 at 4:13 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Jim will be missed. Condolences to each and everyone.
Fran Jackson
May 6, 2016 at 8:34 pmMy sincere condolences to all the Thayer family in the passing of Jim. He will be greatly missed as
a neighbor at McVittie Place.
Kelli Cannon
May 7, 2016 at 1:43 pmOur sincere condolences to the entire family. Uncle Jim was a very sweet man and will be greatly missed!
Kelli Cannon (McFadden)
Glen, Lynn & Family (Campbell)
May 8, 2016 at 11:07 amUncle Jim, our deepest thoughts and prayers.
We’ll miss you.
Marlene & Donald Anderson
May 8, 2016 at 8:02 pmTo Debbie & Ken
Sorry to hear the news. Our condolences go out to all the families.
Donald & Marlene
Pam and Craig McFadden
May 9, 2016 at 11:42 amWe were so sorry to hear of Uncle Jim’s passing. Our condolences go out to all the family. He was such a wonderful and caring person.. He will be forever missed.
Pam and Craig McFadden
Bill and Marie Campbell
May 10, 2016 at 11:21 amOur thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy to the family.
Thanks for the memories Uncle Jim, you will be missed.
Julie (Campbell) and Stephen Hill
May 10, 2016 at 11:28 amSending our heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Our visits with Uncle Jim were much enjoyed and hearing his funny stories.
We will remember you always xo