Linda, my condolences to  you and your family. I was so sorry to hear about Jim. Thinking of all of you today.

Jim was the kind of guy who would look after others (family, friends, students) in their time of need or difficulty.  Jim's family was lucky to have him and I know that he felt blessed to have them.  I, like others, can't believe that he is gone, but he won't be forgotten.

Ken and Carol Ann Higgins


Jim and Linda very generously welcomed us skiers to cross-country ski on their beautiful property. Jim was so generous - "you want to  have ski trails? a place to put your trail grooming equipment? a Johny on the Spot for the children? Sure! No problem - let's see what we can do!"  He commisserated when the weather was lousy, revelled with us when it was great, always hopeful for good (= cold and snowy) times ahead. He was a good friend and I will miss him so much.
Richard Lay, Eden Mills

Bringing in the hay the old fashioned way with a bailer and wagon was hard work but with lots of laughs as well. There was always a cold beer with friends to wash down the dust after the days work. We have great memories of time spent at the farm with Jim and the "Fitz" family. 
Dave and Arlene Walpole

Linda and family 
So shocked to hear of Jim’s sudden passing. May the wonderful memories you have shared help you get through this difficult time. Our prayers and thought are with you. Carla and Tim

Linda and family,

I am sorry for your loss. I will not be able to attend Jim's service but please know I am thinking off you.

Carol Thomson

Linda, words can never truly express the sorrow we feel for you and your family on the loss of Jim.  The love you shared and the family you created and nurtured will be your strength and solace in the days ahead.  Our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Molly and Bill Cleland
 

Linda, I am so very sorry and shocked to hear of Jim's passing.  The two of you have created a beautiful family together.
A family that will carry on Jim's legacy.  Hold onto to all the wonderful memories, as they will help you through.
Thinking of you and  your family.  My heart  breaks for you and your loss.
Kim Pirie

I was thoroughly shocked when I saw this news. Mr.Fitz as I knew him was the best French teacher I had throughout my entire schooling life. Teaching in both grade 7 and 8 at Willow road. He made attending school worth it with his wise jokes and laughed in his classroom. Everyday was full of smiles, football talk and a new story about his motorcycle. I am so sorry for his entire family and I send my deepest and most sympathetic regards. He will be dearly missed and dearly remembered by all.

I am so sorry to read this.  He was my French teacher in grade 6 at UVPS- some 30+ years ago. He was such a nice teacher, and made it fun to learn something new. I loved French because of him, and took it all through high school  and university   RIP.   

So sorry for your loss.  You are a very special family with amazing love and strength.  You will get through this with the help of your many cherished memories.  He was a great man and will not be forgotten.  Love, hugs and prayers to all.  Special hug to my bff Linda.  Love you. Deb Bell

Sending our love to you all. Jim will never be forgotten. Paul and Suzanne xoxo

There was just a post on "If you grew up in Guelph" on facebook, asking about teachers that made a difference. Mr.Fitz was one of the first that popped into my mind. I'm truly heartbroken to hear of his passing. He was an amazing man and teacher. There was never a shortage of love, compassion, kindness and especially laughter in his classroom. We truly had fun in his class every single day and that's saying a lot as it was french class lol. Thank you Mr. Fitz for being the man you were, for treating us the way you did, for being the teacher we knew we could always go to, no matter the reason; for your kind and humorous heart, for just being you. You made a difference in my life, I know for teachers that's the ultimate goal and I am only one of many. You're kind amazing soul will have you soaring to the ultimate heights. Sincere condolences to your loved ones. Rest in Paradise Mr. Fitz xo

To the FitzGibbon family, I'm sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of being in his French classes at Willow, and he was one of the best teachers I've ever had.  He had a laid-back attitude that everyone loved, but knew how to push the right buttons to get us to focus when we needed to. I still tell people today how crazy it was that the best French teacher I had was also the one who when we were finished the course content for the day early, would let us watch a few minutes of Jerry Springer shows at the end of the day, or watch some big soccer game that was on. He always cared for his students, and was just a great man overall. He will be missed greatly. 

I’m so sad to hear of Jim’s passing. I taught Core French with him at Willow in 1999.   I have fond memories of Jim teaching in “The Cottage” and bringing his dog to work.  Sincerest condolences to the whole family.
Elizabeth Ciaravella 

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I never met Jim but I had thr privilege of knowing all of you at Cenrennial. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Brenda Wood

To the Fitzgibbon family

I have fond memories of Jim as my french teacher growing up in Guelph.  Sending your family hugs and love at this difficult time. 



Linda, Jamie, Amanda, Nick & family; our hearts where heavy when we learned of the sad  news of Jim’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all. Hold all your fond memories close to you heart, this will help you get through the next while. Sending big warm hugs to all.
Fondly,
Kathy & Peter McEwen

OBITUARY

James Calvin FitzGibbon

June 14, 1949 – January 21, 2020

Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Dublin Chapel

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