Purchase, James ‘Jim’ Spencer
August 28th, 2021
September 27, 1949 – August 28, 2021
Passed peacefully at Victoria Hospital in London, free of pain and suffering. ‘Jim’ is survived by his loving wife, Peggy (Watt), and cherished daughters, Christie and Katie. Eldest son of the late Gordon and Margaret ‘Peg’ Purchase (Christie). He is also survived by his brothers, Bill (Susan), John (Kim); brother in-law, Jim Watt (Christine); nephews, Brendan (Camila), Ben, and Jacob; nieces, Lori (Cam), Caroline, and Bailey (late Kyle); great-nephew, Landon; and great-nieces, Summer and Audrey.
Jim was a longtime employee at The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), formerly known as the Workmen’s Compensation Board, until his retirement. As a manager, Jim was well respected by his staff, and would support them to ensure their success. He then worked as a paralegal for some years until he fully embraced the retirement life. He played many sports throughout his life – high school football, hockey, baseball and golf.
Jim was an avid reader and loved doing the daily crosswords. He was natural when it came to general knowledge and trivia, and he was known for his very witty sense of humour. Jim was a very well-liked person, wherever he went.
One of Jim’s passions, on which he spent many tedious hours, was researching and compiling data on his family tree. It is quite extensive, and will be greatly appreciated by those surviving, and future family members.
Jim absolutely adored his ‘three girls’ Peggy, Christie, and Kate. They are a very tight, close-knit family that do everything from camping, weekend trips, shopping, going to movies and shows, and just hanging out together. They live all the ups and downs of life, together. Jim’s passing has left a gigantic hole in their hearts, and world. Jim will be sadly missed by all his family, friends, and his buddy ‘Peanut.’
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Kidney Care Centre and LHSC for the care and compassion shown to Jim and his family.
Visitation will be held at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Registration is required to attend.
To register for the visitation, please click here: Registration page for the visitation of Jim Purchase on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Donations in memory of Jim to LHSC, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Diabetes Canada, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario