Jim Francis Blake

June 1, 1940 - August 31, 2023

The family of Jim Blake is saddened to share Jim’s peaceful passing at Hospice after a lengthy battle with cancer. Jim was a loving & devoted father, grandfather, and friend. He is remembered as being a kind, humble & patient gentleman.

Born in Sherbrooke Quebec, Jim completed his BCom in Administration & Accounting (Concordia) before completing his Order of Chartered Accountants of Quebec & his MBA in Industrial Relations & Marketing (Queens University).

Jim’s family resided in Ottawa, Fredericton & Montreal where Jim worked for the Federal Government. In 1977, he moved his family to BC ‘for just a few years’ where Jim’s primary position at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) was Vice President Administration & Chief Financial Officer.

During his time in Prince George & after his retirement from CNC, Jim was involved in several community organizations & committees, including Prince George Nechako Rotary Club, the City of Prince George Public Sector Development Committee, the Prince George Region Development Corporation & several others.

Jim began his involvement with the Prince George Airport in 1989 as a member of the Prince George Airport Advisory Committee & was the first Board Chair when it became an incorporation in 2000. Serving as Board Chair for 14 years, Jim was the longest standing Board Chair for an Airport Authority in Canada.

Jim is predeceased by his parents, Clarence & Florence and by previous wives, Charlotte & Joanne. He is survived by his sons Kevin & Brent (Melanie), grandson Kurtis, fiancé Louise, her daughter Amy (Steve) & her grandchildren Henry & Violet. In recent years, Jim enjoyed catching up with friends in Prince George, spending winters in Florida, summers in Newfoundland & finding time to golf whenever he could.

Jim will be missed for his welcoming smile, eagerness to chat, willingness to help & provide advice, & take on any situation – big or small. He always had time for family & friends.