Passed away on April 21, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81.
Dear husband of 61 years and best friend since they were both 15, Sharon (nee Fowler). Loving dad of 4, Patti (Dean) White, Donna (Dwayne) Helkie, Karen Helkie, and Jim Helkie. “Gramps, Papa, Pops” to Stephanie, Brent, Dalton, D’Arcy, Erin, Shelbey, Tyler, Steven, Alyssa, Blake, and Jack. Great-grandpa to 5, Georgia, Hannah, Norah, Grace, and Eliott. Dear son of the late Warren and Thelma Helkie, and brother Bob Helkie and sister Donna Prymack (Moe). Jim will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Riverside Place Long Term Care, Chartwell Royal Oak in Kingsville and the wonderful staff at Met Hospital for all their love and care.
Jim retired from the General Motors Trim plant after 35 years of service. He was an amazing athlete and excelled in many sports but hockey was his love. He played for the Eastern Hockey League from the time he was 18 until he was 24.
Visiting on Friday, April 22, 2022 from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Families First, 1065 Lauzon Rd., East Windsor, 519-969-5841.
Interment to follow at Victoria Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family. Share memories, photos, or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Arthur James Jim Helkie 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Windsor, Province: Ontario