Grade 12 student at St. Michael CSS
Peacefully in his sleep, at his home, Bolton, on Saturday, June 6, 2015, James Thomas Axford, at the age of 18 years, adored son of Darryl and Delia. Magnificent brother of Cameron. Cherished grandson of Floyd and Sharon Axford, Roy and Rose McCormick. Survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Special friend of Carly. Fondly remembered by his many friends.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) 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 morning at 10 o’clock. (leaving funeral home at 9:45 a.m.).
Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Connie and Lou Campanella
We just wanted to share that although we did not know James personally, through our son, we know he was a wonderful person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
The Villella Family
Our deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.
The Corbett Family
Our deepest condolences. James was a wonderful friend to our Eric. Eric will especially miss playing music with James.
Jennifer Sansalone
James was an incredible debate partner, classmate, friend. My deepest condolences to a wonderful man. May he rest in peace.
The Nitti Family
We would like to offer our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Leslie Dobbie
Delia, Darryl and Cameron;
I am so very sorry for your loss and feel that no words will do justice to express my true sympathies. I remember the great pride and love Delia always had when she spoke of James and her many stories of her boys she would share at work.
I hope that you are able to find some peace and know that the many friends you have are thinking of you all in this difficult time.
Besa Xhyheri
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Axford family. We could never imagine the heart wrenching pain and questions you might have at this time. We are so saddened by your tragic event. Our prayers are with you at this time. May God give you strength, understanding and peace. James was a very good friend of our daughter. Our heart aches as we send you this message. May he rest in peace!
Besa and Genti Xhyheri
Alison Evans
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories of your sweet boy bring you some comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Andrea Colbourne
Delia, Daryl and Cameron I’m sending you my condolences. I am so sorry for your loss! Sending your family my thoughts, prayers and hugs.
hugs,
Andrea Colbourne
xox
Rev. Margie Bell
The Plains congregation and myself send our heartfelt love and sincere condolences. We will be keeping the whole family in our prayers. May the support you receive from friends, community, church and family and your faith carry you through this darkest valley. We know from grandpa and grandma that James was a very special man. Memories of 18 years with that gift from God will bring you light when you need it.
Pastor Margie Bell,
Plains Baptist, St. Thomas
Laura Perrelli
My deepest condolences go out to the family. James was a wonderful person and so full of life. I will miss our talks while cutting his hair. May he rest in peace. God has gained another Angel
Peer Family
We offer our sincere heartfelt condolence at this trying moment. We pray God gives your family strength and peace at this trying moment.
Rebelo Family
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
Daphne Dowler
Delia and Darryl,
I was so sorry to learn of the death of James. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time.
Love,
Daphne
Gianluca Servello
James will be forever missed by me. He was the reason I ever became a drummer, the first drum set I ever played was thanks to one of my dearest friends. I adore and cherish every moment I had with him and greatly hope to see my man again one day.
Love you brother, Rest in Peace
Henry Tjong
Hi Darryl：
I was so shocked about it. My deepest condolences to you and your family！
Sincerely yours，
Henry
The Brett-Roostna family
You are in our prayers and in our thoughts in this hard moment. Please accept our deepest condolences and the hope you may find strength.
The Brett-Roostna family
Gayle Adams
My sincere condolences to the family during this very difficult time. May you find strength in each other.
The Silveira Family
We would like to express our deepest condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We heard wonderful things about James through our daughter. He was loved and missed by his peers. May God guide you through this difficult time and keep the memory of James live in our hearts.
Paul Pinheiro
We would like to offer our deepest condolences and wish you all the strength and grace of God to sustain your family during this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shirley Ha
My deepest condolences to you Darryl and the Axford Family. I am so sorry for your lost.
Gary Witten & Caryn Clancy
Our thoughts are with your family.
The Buccieri family
We used to drop off our son Nick to your house almost every weekend to hang out with James. My heart broke when I heard the sad news about your son. James was such a good boy always polite and upbeat. Our family sends the deepest condolences to your family. I know heaven has him a beautiful place waiting for him when he can watch over all of us.
With much love,
Carrie, Serge, Nick and Alex Buccieri
Dovigo Family
Our deepest condolences at this most difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Andrea Matecki
Delia and Family,
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Tammi
God grant him Eternal Memory in the Kingdom of Heaven. Obviously the Lord needed James to join with His other Blessed Angels. Wishing you strength at this time.
Sara Della Egle and Jim Boudreau
Never has a young man been so welcome in our home. The door was always open for him. Although he may never cross our threshold again, he will forever be in our hearts.
Sandra
May God give you strength during this time of unimaginable sadness…may the Lord guide your family to find peace, love and courage to go forward day by day….God Bless….Amen
Kevin, Allin, Keaton and Kandra Cannady
Darryl, Delia & Cameron;
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Let those who have gathered around you take care of you and help you.
Malcolm D'Souza
OMG, so sad about the loss. I am truly spechless at this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear about this loss, I am equally troubled with this as we have kids within the same age range. I cannot begin to imaging what you are going through. I truly hope you can find peace and closure as a family.
God Bless the family.
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Sandra Vodi ATTENDANCE SECRETARY R.F.HALL C.S.S.
May the Lord God keep you and your family in the palm of his hand as you grieve the loss of your fine young son and brother who attended our school formerly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace with his heavenly Father.
Jennifer Della Mea
May faith and love carry you through this difficult time. James was a beautiful soul, always lighting up our school hallways and classrooms with his smile. The St. Michael community mourns with you, and this world is a better place because of James. God bless.
Les ,Donna Meszaros and Family
Darryl, Delia, and Cameron,
We were in total shock ,upon hearing of your tragic loss. Cannot imagine your pain at this sad time. Someone as special as James will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may the love and support of your faith ,friends and family help you during this difficult time.
God Bless
Teresa & Craig
Dear Darryl and family,
Our heartfelt sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you with good memories of James.
Mike Cavdar and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family . May God give you strength and patience .We send you our deepest condolences for your loss.
Sushma Pancholi
Dear Darryl, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My sincere condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time. May you find strength in each other.
Karen Langdana
Delia and Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I cannot imagine what you must be feeling. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave,Linda,
Darryl, Delia ,Cameron, and your Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Sending our heartfelt condolence’s.
Ondine Servinis
Darryl, Delia, Cameron and your family,
Words cannot describe how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your beloved son James. Delia, I remember all the stories that you use to share about your wonderful sons and how proud you are of them. I know that this time is very difficult for you and your family, but your special memories of James will be with you always.
I send you and your family my love and heartfelt sympathy and hope that through God’s love you will find peace.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Valerie MacKenzie
Delia and family,
At this saddest of times, please remember you are in the hearts of many people. Hopefully the thoughts will comfort you. With deep and sincere sympathy
Valerie
The Mascarenhas Family
Delia, Darryl and Cameron,
We can’t begin to express our deepest sympathy. There are no words to describe the ache in our hearts. We watched James grow from a sweet little boy to a confident , enthusiastic , and considerate young man. Such a good friend to our son Mathew. We will miss his smile and friendly wave as he passed by our house. Please know we will carry him always close to our hearts.
Sandra, Troy, Mathew , Giulia and Lea
Giancarlo Gutta
James was a classmate, friend, and fellow musician. The first time I met him was in music class and my deepest apologizies and condolences Derryl, Delia and Cameron he was so kind and talented, and he will forever be in all our hearts.
Greg & Marie Ward
Dear Delia and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son.Please accept our deepest sympathy.You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Julie Baker
Delia and family,
There are no words to express my sorrow for your family at this terrible time of loss. Although I didn’t know James, I knew what an amazing young man he was from the many times you spoke so lovingly of both your sons.
With deepest sympathy,
Julie and family
Melissa M-A
James always knew how to make people smile and laugh simply by being himself. He was an amazing person, classmate, and friend. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, and I hope you find comfort in knowing that James will always be remembered.
The Arezza Family
We are over come with grief at the passing of James. James was a wonderful friend to our daughter Nikki. Our hearts go out to you Delia, Darryl and Cameron we pray that God will give you love and strength to help ease the pain of your tremendous loss.
James will be sadly missed but never forgotten in our hearts.
Our deepest condolences.
Angela, Joe and Nikki Arezza
Karen Donaldson & Family
Axford Family: As your remember your Loved one, May the memory of his smile warm you like the sun. May the memory of his laughter echo in your heart. May the light of your best memories enrich all of your days. With deepest sympathy. Mrs. Donaldson ERW St. Michael’s Secondary School.
Alison Durno
Delia, Darryl and Cameron,
I am so sorry for your loss and wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. I never had the pleasure of meeting James but I know from hearing about him from Delia that his light shone bright (just as bright as his mom glows when talking about her boys). May your memories bring you peace during this difficult time.
Margaret Walczak
“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.”
Dear Darryl,
I was deeply saddened by the news of your loving son, James passing. Losing a loved one turns life from a vibrant world full of color, to black and white. I imagine there is no pain more far-reaching and deeper than losing a child. The goal is to make it day by day and surround yourself with people who love you. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
My heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. My deepest condolences go out to you and the family.
Anne Milochik
Darryl – sincere sympathy to you and family.
The Horne Family
We’re very sorry to hear about your loss. Deepest condolences and know that you’re in our thoughts during this trying time.
Tanveer Nizami
My deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time
Melissa Crognale
My deepest condolences. May God give your strength. May James rest in peace.
Solomon Haddis
Darryl – My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God give to the strength to cope and persevere.
The Russell Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We knew James through our son Jeremy and know he was a wonderful person, gentleman, and musician. James will be missed by all those who had the grace to spend time with him.
May he rest in peace.
Alpesh Agrawal
Dear Darryl,
I am very sorry to hear this sad news. My sincere condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dan Wunderlich
Darryl, my deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mirella Evans
Darryl and family
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I don’t think anyone can truly understand how you feel losing a child, at any age but especially at such a young age. My hopes are that you give each other strength and love and support to guide you through this most difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Curt, Robin, Meghan and Brett Sinclair
Dear Darryl, Delia and Cameron,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of sweet little red-headed James. He was such a bright light as a young boy, and it is wonderful to read what a caring and talented young man he became. He was loved by so many. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May all your beautiful memories bring you peace during this difficult time.
Susan Parent
Delia and family– there are no words to fully express the feelings we are experiencing over this tragedy. I know how special your James was — remember you referring to him last year as “my baby.” I remember some difficult times you had when James was a little toddler and he was keeping you up with his nightmares. You, Darryl and Cameron will one day be able to look back on so many of the wonderful memories of your beautiful boy and smile and reminisce. Until then, know that the support and love of your friends and family is so deep now as we try to give you strength. Now there is one more angel in Heaven and one more star in the sky that outshines them all.
Alan & Danette (MacKinnon) Donovan
Sorry to hear for the loss of your son. You’re in our thoughts.
Dilpreet Puar
Dear Darryl,
I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May cherished memories bring you comfort and peace through this very difficult time.
Winston.
Greetings to the Axford’s family,
I am sadden to hear of your lost and pray that God our Father and Jesus His Son will guide you and your family through this most difficult time. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Victor Prialgauskas
Dear Darryl, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time.
Frank Cain
Not ever having met James in no way diminishes the feeling of loss of a fellow human being.
The pleasantries and laughter of good times past are eagerly awaiting to again reflect upon the family at the appropriate time to completely fulfill the memories of a wonderful person.
It is the power of having time on one’s side that makes all the difference in the world. It allows for the substitution of disquiet for the amity of the soul.
God has blessed James to rest in peace. And God will see to the comfort of family and friends at this time, this needful moment.
Theresa & Stephen Ruzsa (Chantal Ruzsa)
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our condolences to you and your family as you go through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Edwin Ayson and Family
Dear Darryl,
On behalf of my family, please accept our sincere condolence for this very difficult and challenging times.
Dr.Fred Di Tullio, Dr.Jeffrey Brill and Staff
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Axford family. James was a bright and pleasant young man who we had the privilege of knowing. We truly share in your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Anthony Mucci
I wish to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family, hearing of the loss of your beloved child is burden no parent need bare. But take comfort in knowing that he is now resting in the arms of our Lord. We pray that God will grant you the strength needed to get through this tremendously difficult time. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you and hasten the journey of his soul to Heaven.
Maria Friedrics
Dear Darryl,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Sadia Khan
Our deepest condolences to your family. There are no words to describe the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this most difficult time.
Olinda Gama
Dear Delia, I am so sorry to hear this sad news, my condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Olinda
Faiz Ahmed
Dear Daryl,
I am so sorry to hear about your son’s passing. As a parent, my heart mourns for your loss. I pray for you and your family to receive the Grace and strength from above to cope with your tragedy.
Joyce Cutajar and Jennifer Cutajar-Cini
On behalf of both of us, please accept our deepest condolences during this very difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Young Family (Rose)
We are so sorry for your loss , our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Linda Axford and Family
We offer the whole family our condolences at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you and we are so sorry for your loss.
Amy Tevelthuis
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I pray that your wonderful memories give you some comfort in this difficult time.
Anna Martone
Delia
My heart is so heavy as I think about what a difficult time you must be going through. I will always remember the many stories that you shared with all of us at work about your family and the way your face would light up when you spoke of your boys.
I hope that you find yourself surrounded by all of the love that your have given to others over the years and that this love will help keep you strong.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim North
You are in my thoughts and prayers Delia, Darryl and Cameron.
Delia, I remember the so many conversations and laughter we shared about our children while at Worthington. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding all of you. I pray the love of Gid, family and friends enfold you on this journey through grief .
Suzanne Chiarot
Although I did not have the privilege of working directly with James, as I have been supporting his friends through their grieving all week here at school, I have come to learn that James was truly a unique, generous and warm person. We often learn the most about someone based on what their friends say about them, and James’ friends have all expressed such love for his genuine character and compassionate nature. He will truly be missed here at St. Mike’s by staff and students alike. My condolences to your family.
Adriana Pellegrino
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Axford and Cameron,
It is with sincere sadness and shock to hear about the loss of your son, James. I remember teaching James, at Holy Family. He was such a fantastic student that everyone loved, with that great smile and ginger hair.
My deepest condolences for your loss. May God give you all the strength to get through these tough days ahead and may peace and comfort find you during this difficult times.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rose and Lou Scamolla
You are in our prayers. Our condolences to the whole family.
Ellen Reid
Darryl,
My sincere condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blair and Florence murphy
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Blair and Florence Murphy
Suzanne George and family
I am so very saddened to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family. I hold fond memories of the cherished way you spoke of your sons.
God be with you.
Suzanne George
Nella Bertani
Dear Axford family,
I was sincerely saddened to hear of your loss. James was a truly sweet “ginger” boy and it was both a blessing and pleasure to have taught him in his grade 8 year. I will always remember James as a courteous, bright, conscientious and good humoured boy. Tonight I was glad to see that he was surrounded by those that loved him and that they had so many good memories to share…and these precious tokens will live in our hearts forever. I do offer you my sincerest condolences and prayers. May God give you strength and comfort in this time of need. Mrs (PIzzuto ) Bertani
Edison Lee
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember how proud you were of him in the few stories you shared. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim Calvert
Words fail. But know that my thoughts and love are with you in this time of sorrow.
Hugs,
Kim
Xo
Corinne Jackson & Murray Adams
Darryl:
Our sincere condolences to you and your family at this time. We cannot image what you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Corinne & Murray
Anonymous
I feel very grateful to have been such good friends with James, it’s just too bad we stopped hanging out when grade 12 started. There wasn’t a reason. I had no reason to cut our communications. I liked James very much and never forgot about him, which is why I occasionally stopped him to catch up on things this semester.
I apoligize for leaving James.
maxine
Deepest sympathies and heart felt prayers to Darryl, Delia, Cameron and the family circle.
You are a loving family and will give each other strength and support during this very difficult time. You have very many happy memories of love and laughter and these will comfort and sustain you. God bless and keep you all.
Bridget Hill
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Axford Family. Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Cheryl Kydd
I am so deeply saddened to hear of your son’s untimely passing, please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Parrott Family
My deepest sympathy in this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family, Darryl during this sad, sad time.