2017
Obituary Overview
James “Jim” Mollison Bain
Bain, James Mollison “Jim” age 77 of Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia passed away on Thursday October 26, 2017 in Dartmouth General Hospital with his family by his side. Born on November 23rd, 1939 in Aberdeen, Scotland, he was the son of the late James and Eveline (Morrison) Bain.
Jim attended Robert Gordon’s College in Aberdeen, Scotland and went on to attain his Higher National Certificate in Chemistry while working at Tory Research in Aberdeen. He began his territorial army military service in 1958 as an infantryman, University of Aberdeen Officers Training Corp. Upon discharge in 1964 he had achieved the rank of Pipe Major seconded to the 5th Batallian Gordon Highlanders. His time at Tory Research steered his path towards food processing development in the fish industry. He had a successful career with Unilever- MacFisheries ,Fraserburgh –Scotland before being recruited for a plant production management job in Canso, Nova Scotia in 1977. In Canada he worked for H.B.Nickersons (Canso), Casey Fisheries (Digby), Connors Brothers Ltd (Clarks Harbour), Canadian Fisheries Consultants (Halifax), Baddar Canada (Dartmouth) and Matrix (Dartmouth). He retired in 2005 devoting his time to his grandchildren, his garden and Dartmouth and District Pipeband.
Jim had a love for all things musical. He played the piano, guitar and organ but he was best known as a piper. He learned to play the bagpipes at eleven years old, being taught by retired military musicians who recognized his talents and encouraged his musical development. Jim had a strong belief in the ripple effect of paying a good deed forward. The mentor support he received lead him to be the mentor for many piping students. He loved to see the passion for music in the young.
Jim lived his life to the fullest. He lived for his family and his life was his family. He was an eternal optimist and despite his failing health accepted, managed, adjusted and continued on doing all the things he loved to do with his family and friends. He was always so grateful for the care of the many health professionals in his life who helped and supported him.
Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret (Buchan), son James (Julie), Eastern Passage, daughter Suzanne “Sue” (Dennis) Zwicker, Halifax. Grandchildren: James, Heather (Colin) Tropeau, Jessica, Matthew and Robyn; great-grandchildren: Avery and Levi; sisters Eveline Sim, Aberdeen, Scotland and Edith Davies (Ron), Dyce, Scotland. He was predeceased by brother-in-law David Sim.
Cremation has taken place. Jim was a member of the Cole Harbour Woodside United Church and always enjoyed the fellowship and discussion of the Bible study group. A visitation will take place at the church from 6:30 to 7:30 on Thursday, November 2. A memorial service will take place at the church at 11:00 am on Friday, November 3, Rev. Michael Mugford officiating, reception to follow.
He rests under the all seeing eye of the architect divine.
In lieu of flowers all donations to the Dartmouth and District Pipe Band. www.dartmouthpipeband.com/
On line condolences may be sent by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com Dartmouth Chapel.

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