It is with broken hearts that the family of James “Jim” Russell Passingham announce his sudden passing, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Bluewater Health, at the age of 70.
Beloved husband of Deborah Passingham (Nee Murdock). Beloved Son of Marion Jane Passingham. Loving father of Marj Brophy, Jamie Passingham (Lisa Chisholm), Laura Passingham. Cherished grandfather of Kaylee Massie (Brad Massie), Logan Chisholm, Ainsley Buchner, James Passingham, Josh Passingham. He leaves behind 3 great-grandchildren. Forever remembered by his siblings, Bruce Passingham, and Lisa Passingham. As well as nieces Stacey Brown, Michelle Passingham and Sarah Passingham (Matt Smith).
Predeceased by his son Kenneth Passingham, father Wilfred Passingham, in-laws Dorothy and Ken Murdock, grandson Nicholas White, and sister in-law Linda Passingaham.
Jim was a jack-of-all-trades, from his early years of being a musician, to graduating teachers University in Kingston, he went on to teach shop mechanics at Alexander Mackenzie, as well as substituting at various schools within Lambton County. He was also a Class A Mechanic, and eventually took over and ran Passingham Motors for decades. His love for camping, sitting around a campfire playing guitar for everyone was his retirement passion, basement projects, and spending the last few good years with his family and friends was very important to him, and we cherished every moment of it. His sense of humour and wittiness was one-of-a-kind, and will be missed by all.
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia for a memorial visitation on Saturday October 15, 2022, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
The family would like to thank the paramedics as well as the extraordinary care that was provided from the Doctors and Nursing Staff at Bluewater Health. Our family will be forever grateful.
January 19th 1952 October 8th 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de James Jim Russell Passingham January 19th 1952 October 8th 2022..
Décès pour la Ville:Sarnia, Province: Ontario