In Loving Memory Of James (Jim) Douglas Malcomson
B. ScF; MA, education.

Jim passed peacefully at the age of 80 surrounded by family on January 22, 2017.

Loving and devoted husband of Eleanor for 55 years. Awesome daddy of Nancy (Elliott) and her husband Michael and Sherryl (Crompton) and her husband Andrew. Doting Grandfather of Tristan and Rachael (Crompton) and Alex (Elliott). Fondly remembered by his brother Alden and by all of his nieces and nephews.

Jim spent much of his youth out west planting trees and fighting fires, and earned a Bachelors of Forestry at the University of Toronto. He then went on to get his Masters in Education at Michigan State University and became a teacher of science and math specializing in guidance counselling. He is also a past Grand Master of the Sayer Masonic Lodge in Mimico. He loved singing and performing. Jim touched many lives in the classroom, at the church and at his true home, the cottage.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Jim’s Life will be held at the Zion United Church, 1021 East Rd., Carnarvon, Ontario on Saturday, February 4, 2017 beginning at 11:00 am. Reception will follow in the Education Centre at the Church. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial Donations to the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation (HHHSF) would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged through the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., P.O. Box 427 Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0.

www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com