Hartford, Jim (Died)

HARTFORD, Jim He embraced life with warmth, love, and laughter that he shared with everyone he knew. James Hartford (May 1, 1936) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 at Toronto Western Hospital after a courageous 6 year struggle with Parkinson's. He was 76. Jim was married to his best friend, Bernardine (nee Malone) for 54 years. Loving father of Jerry (Sharyn), Jim (Cathy), Jo-Ann, John (Leila) and Tom (Laurie). Proud grandfather of Clayton, Colin, Hannah Leigh, Jeff, Tom, Katie, Jennifer, Mike, Jimmy, David, Shannon, and Joshua. Predeceased by his parents Margaret and Bernard Hartford of Windsor, Ontario. Survived by his sisters Patricia and Mary Catherine, and brothers Chris, Terry, and Paul. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Jim attended Assumption High School and the University of Windsor. He had a distinguished career in communications which spanned CKLW in Windsor, CBC in Toronto and Windsor, John Labatt Ltd. in London, and Ford of Canada in Oakville, before retiring in 1999. Special thanks to the people at Toronto Western Hospital and the CCAC (Mississauga Halton) for their kindness, care, and support. Visitation will be held at the KOPRIVA TAYLOR COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME, 64 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville (1 block east of Kerr St., 905-844-2600) on Friday, November 2 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Saint Dominic Roman Catholic Church, 2415 Rebecca Street, Oakville at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Central & Northern Ontario or to Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation. Condolences through www.koprivataylor.com.