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Frederick McLuhan

Frederick McLuhan

April 12, 2014

Frederick McLuhan
McLuhan, Jim; at the Guelph General Hospital on Saturday April 12th, 2014. Frederick James'Jim' McLuhan of Mount Forest in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Joan (Rolston) McLuhan of 52 years. Predeceased by his daughter Deb McLuhan, his parents Fred & Estelle McLuhan, mother & father-in-law Irene Rolston & husband Clarence, brother Bob, sister Wynn McFarlin & husband George and his long time furry friend Scooter. Survived by his sisters-in-law Doris Marchant of Mount Forest and Doreen McLuhan of North Bay and brother-in-law Arnold Rolston & his wife Shirley of Holland Centre. Also survived by his many nieces and nephews Kim Lanka & her husband Roland of Wiarton, Mitch Marchant & his friend Theresa, Randy Marchant & his wife Alison, Kathy Wiltshire & husband Lorne all of Mount Forest, Grant Rolston & his friend Irene of Georgetown, Sue Ginther & her husband Mark of Orangeville, Ian Rolston & his wife Lori of Shelburne, Shawn McLuhan of London, Jeff McLuhan & partner Brenda of Orangeville, Paul McLuhan of North Bay, Heidi & Steve McArthur of North Bay and his special friend Thorvold'Blondie' Knudsen. Also survived by his many great nieces and nephews. Jim will be sadly missed by his many long time customers and friends. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest. Memorial donations to Cancer Patient Services or to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. On line condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com

Condolences

Dear Aunt Joan, I can not begin to understand what you are going through loosing such a wonderful man. He always so caring and loved family and friends dearly. He enjoyed being with people as much as they enjoyed his company. Thank you for all the dances Uncle Jim, I cherished every one of them. Please say hi to Deb for me. You will be dearly missed. I love you and will join you and Deb some day.

— Sue Ginther (Rolston), May 1, 2014

We are sorry for you loss of Jim. He was always so happy. He will surely missed by everyone.

— Jim and Paula Solway, April 17, 2014

Dear Joan I am so sorry for your loss.It was a privilege to work for Jim all those years, we had lots of laughts and great memories.He will be missed by so many people.Remember Joan memories are the legacy of love.

— Karen Collings, April 16, 2014

Dear Joan, Just a few wee thoughts to share with you. I Loved Jim, like my own Dad in many ways. The memories I have in my heart of the times that you, me, Jim and Deb had together are the most wonderful memories in my lifetime. The smiles we shared, the music, the laughter, just all the times we had were, really, I cannot put into words but they are tucked away safely in my heart. As I get older and lose the people that I Love and the ones that are dearest in my heart, I realize that life is really short. I haven't really felt or noticed that until these past few years. I know that Jim is up there with Deb, happily playing the piano and laughing and Wynn, George, Mom, Lorne and his brother and Mom and Dad and of course other family members are all up there with him and they were there to greet him. I really think that Deb paved the way for me personally to be able to deal with all this grief. Losing her totally devastated me and broke my heart but made me stronger when I had to deal with losing my mom, my other best friend and then Lorne. Now Jim has passed. I am tired of losing the people that I have been closest to and have loved the most but somehow throughout all of this I am stronger. I know they are not here but I know they are around us, watching and protecting us. When I think of all of this, I am so thankful. I am so blessed and thankful for all the time that we were so fortunate to have shared together and all of the laughs and the music. How lucky I am to have been able to be a part in your lives. I Love You Joan, and you know I am here and just a call away. Dearest Jim, thank you so much for sharing your life with me. I will keep things in order at the cemetary for you and Deb and maybe plant some flowers or something this spring. When I go out there and sit on the bench, I will have a smoke with you and Deb. I Love You guys so much!! oxox

— Linda Ross (Watson), April 16, 2014

We're saddened to learn of Jim's passing. We'll always be thankful for his great love of the history of Mount Forest that he shared so freely, and the joy he shared when he played the piano. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Joan. Blessings .. Helen and Bill McMeekin

— Helen and Bill McMeekin, April 15, 2014

So very sad to hear of Jim's passing. Thoughts and prayers with you Joan, and the family. Many great memories doing music together at St Andrew's and our chats over haircuts. He has a special place in my heart.

— Nan and Gaston St Louis, April 15, 2014

Jim will also be very much missed by his uncle, Bill McLuhan of Kitchener and his wife Muriel as well as their children Brenda and Lynn. Our thoughts are with you Joan, and we hope you are surrounded by the love of family and friends to support you in your grieving. As someone who lives so far away, I always appreciated Jim's warm and welcoming manner when we did see each other. He had an open and loving spirit that I will truly miss. As others have already said, I can picture him by Debbie's side entertaining those who have gone before him and surrounded by love and laughter.

— Brenda McLuhan, April 15, 2014

Dear Joan and family. It is with great sadness we received the news of Jim's passing. He will always be remembered for his passion for a good joke and his knowledge of the history of our community. He will be missed.

— kris and cornelia svela, April 15, 2014

Deepest sympathy to you Joan and all the families Ihave fond memories of my visits to Mount Forest Jim will be deeply missed by all who knew him God Bless and keep strong Cousin Kathleen

— Kathleen Bogart{ Rolston}, April 14, 2014

To Joan & families May you find comfort and strength in knowing that others share in your sorrow and you are in our thoughts with deepest sympathy. Wilson & Bonnie Schwindt

— Wilson & Bonnie Schwindt, April 14, 2014

How can one forget one who gave so much to remember. Divided by heaven and Earth United by Love Joan my thoughts are with you thro this sad time. Your cousin Dorothy (Clints Daughter)

— Dorothy Burrowes ( Rolston), April 14, 2014

I wish to convey my sincere sympathy to the family of Jim McLuhan. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. He will be remebered by many, through both friendships and his buisness. May you find peace at this time of hardship. Sincerely, Elizabeth Coutts

— Elizabeth Coutts, April 14, 2014

Joan: Please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of Jim. We have great memories of music from years gone by. Sincerely Ed and Sue Kelly

— Ed and Sue Kelly, April 14, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Joan and all of Jim`s Family and Friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill & Diane Dineen and Leonard Seifried.

— Bill & Diane Dineen, April 14, 2014

Uncle Jim you will always be with me. In my thoughts and in my heart. I can only imagine the beautiful music that you and Deb are making right now. I know that you did not go through the gates alone. I know that those you love were waiting with their arms wide open and surrounding you with love. This is not a "good-bye," this is a "till we meet again." I love you.

— Kim, April 13, 2014

Joan & Family: Our sincere sympathy to you and your family in the sudden passing of Jim. He was a special person and will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wayne & Sandra

— Wayne & Sandra Lytle, April 13, 2014




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