CRUICKSHANK, James (Jim) William - June 3, 1939 – February 20, 2019
Passed away peacefully at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Jim is lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Beth (nee Carruthers) of Gravenhurst and his brother Don of Toronto.
He was the cherished father of Cathryn (Samir Zabaneh) and Peter, both of Toronto and beloved Poppa to Michael, Nicholas and Leila Zabaneh of Toronto. Jim was born in Owen Sound
Jim settled in Gravenhurst in 1967, founding his own law practice, Stuart & Cruickshank and choosing to raise his family in Muskoka which he loved so much.
He was a long-standing member of Trinity United Church in Gravenhurst.
He coached son Peter in minor hockey for over 12 years and then passionately followed his grandsons' hockey careers more recently. Jim loved spending time with his three grandchildren and always welcomed them with open arms.
We will so dearly miss him, his smile, his jokes, his words of wisdom and his love. Cremation has taken place.
At Jim's request, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Muskoka Steamships and Discovery Center in Gravenhurst on Friday, April 26th, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
If desired, donations in memory of Jim may be made to the Muskoka Steamship and Historical Society or South Muskoka Memorial Hospital or a charity of choice.
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