Jim passed away peacefully April 27, 2023 at the North Island Hospital in the Comox Valley, BC. Traditional Territory of the K’ómoks First Nations, with his beloved wife, Doreen and children, Susan and Donald at his side.
He was married to, the love of his life, Doreen just short of 73 years and lived a full and happy life with her.
Jim graduated from McGill University, earning a B.Sc in 1948 and also earned his B.Ed so he could follow his dream of becoming a teacher.
Jim was a dedicated and respected math teacher, who loved his job, and was remembered fondly by many of his students. (maybe not his 'Pop quizzes')
He was also a student of life, always learning, questioning and challenging everything around him.
He had a quick wit and a sharp sense of humour. He could always make one laugh.
He enjoyed sailing and golfing in his earlier years and throughout always loved his vegetable and flower gardens. His favourite flowers being Dahlias and begonias. Baseball was his favourite sport and he followed and cheered for the Expos when they were a team and still continued to enjoy the sport supporting the Washington Nationals where the team had been relocated.
He was a dearly beloved Poppa to his grandchildren whom he joked with and who they loved “road tripping” with to the the tunes of Stompin’ Tom Connors.
Poppa, we won’t forget to give it to ‘him’ from you!
He is survived by his wife Doreen (nee Moore), daughter Susan (Ian Farmer), son Donald (Terri Bouchie), five grandchildren Daniel Bouchie (Christina), Stacy Godard (Gary), Laurence Farmer (Carrie), Iain Farmer (Sarah) and Mike Farmer, nine great grandchildren Chris Beck, Robin Godard, Emma Godard, Josh Bouchie, David Bouchie (Tiffany), Michael Bouchie, Dallys Farmer, Thomas Farmer and Penton Farmer and three great great grandchildren, Avery Bouchie, Hailey and Ayla Bouchie.
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