William James Dawson

Peacefully at Winston Park Retirement Home in Kitchener on Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Ruth (deceased) for 57 years. Dear father of Donna Ouellette (Duane) and Denise Hasen (Daric). Loving grandfather of Kristofer (Nina), Courtney (Christopher), Corey (Melissa) and Kristin and great grandfather of Ashley, Inara, Kinsey, Sofia, Chloe, Kylie and Lucia. Jim is survived by his brothers Edward Dawson (Mary), Lawrence Dawson (Linda) and his sister Irene Groves (Ivan deceased). Jim will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Saturday, March 25th from 2:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations to Canadian Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.ca would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com