1930
2017
After a brief illness at Oshawa General Hospital on Dec. 27, 2017, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Vivian (Snider), his wife of 62 years, of Mitchell's Corners, and his children Gayle (Todd Krowchuk) of Oshawa, Suzanne (Brian Atkinson) of Warkworth, Bob (Brenda Perry) of Courtice and Brent of Courtice; his 11 grandchildren including James (Tanya) of Brooklin and Holly Ambrose; Nicholas and Mark Ambrose of Whitby; Zack Krowchuk of Deep River and Kristin and Kaitlyn Krowchuk of Oshawa; Mason, Garett (Amber), Carrie and Tyler Atkinson, all of Warkworth, and one great-grandchild, Logan Ambrose. He is deeply missed by his brother Skip (Cheryl) Ambrose of Bobcaygeon and sister Margaret (Les) Fickling of Bridgenorth. Brother-in-law of Don Snider (Edna) of Belleville. He is pre-deceased by his dear brother Harry of Oshawa and his parents, Robert and Viola (Cooper) Ambrose of Oshawa. Jim was a proud 30 year employee of General Motors in the Oshawa truck plant's industrial engineering department. He was a past vice president of 420 Wing RCAFA Oshawa, a long-time volunteer with Community Care and served on the board of stewards of Zion United Church at Mitchell's Corners.
Visitation will be held at COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway 2, Courtice, (905-432-8484) on Thursday, January 4 from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, January 5 from 12 p.m. until the time of service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment Ebenezer Cemetery at a later date. On-line condolences can be placed at www.couticefuneralchapel.com
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21 Entries
February 4, 2018
laura Mcadam
so sorry for your loss, there are no words at this time to express the sorrow one feels, I hold you in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura
January 13, 2018
Doreen Hawley
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May God strengthen you Vivian. We miss seeing you. God bless
January 5, 2018
What can we say? So sorry to hear of Jim's passing we have so many memories of Jim from Zion United church and church suppers, to being an important member of the original "Cider Crew" and most importantly a dear friend of our family. Our prayers are with Vivian and her family.
Garry,Lorraine ,Gord and Wanda
January 4, 2018
Derrick McCullough
Gayle and family. So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Derrick and Karen McCullough
January 4, 2018
Fred Cambers
Sorry to hear if Jim's passing. He was a good friend and co worker at GMC.please accept our condolences.
Fred Cambers
Newcast, On
January 4, 2018
We write this note with such sadness but also with many happy memories. Jim was such a giving, kind man and we spent special times together - planning family reunions, a Toronto visit with wonderful shared activities and of course time together in Florida. We send our prayers and deepest sympathy to all the family, he will be missed by many.
Jean & Phil McAdam
January 4, 2018
Janice Burgess
Gayle and family: So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
January 2, 2018
Bruce McAdam
Dear Vivian and Family: Your McAdam cousins in the U.S. will miss Jim dearly. He brought good will and humor to all our get-togethers. Peace be with him and with you.
January 2, 2018
NANCY NOEL
We are so very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was such a stalwart member of the church and community. We have fond memories of chatting with him. He always had a kind word to say.
January 2, 2018
Grace Mountenay
My deepest condolences to Vivian and the all the members of Jim's family. He always had a cheery hello when we saw each other at the 420 Wing. Hearing of Jim's death was a shock to me. He will be missed. My thoughts are with you at this time.
January 1, 2018
Dear Vivian and Family: Lionel and I are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our most sincere sympathy at this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Massey, Mitchell's Corners.
December 31, 2017
Marion McGhee
Dear Vivian and family. Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marion (Bray) McGhee.
December 31, 2017
Marilyn Acres
Gayle and family, we are so very sorry to hear of your Dad's recent passing. Thinking of you in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Bob and Marilyn Acres
December 31, 2017
Christine & Harry Van Hees
Aunt Vivian Gayle Suzanne Bob Brent and families. I have many good memories of being at the lake with you and kids and my brother & family and more with the wedding celebrations this fall.Thinking of you all with love in our hearts, hugs hugs! God Bless!
December 30, 2017
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Knowing Jim brought Jerry & I so much honor and pleasure and he will be dearly missed for he did indeed make this world a better place. God bless you Vivian and may HE hold you tenderly through these rough times.
December 30, 2017
Norma Smith
Gayle and Family, I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers xo
December 30, 2017
Frank Forrest
very sorry for your loss Frank Forrest And Barbara Szabunia Forrest
December 30, 2017
August and I are very sorry for your loss of a wonderful husband,father,grandfather and great grandfather. We will all miss him and August said he has lost another good buddy.
December 30, 2017
Cathy van Beek
Dear Vivian, Gayle, Suzanne, Bob, and Brent,
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
I remember him as one of the pillars of the Zion United Church community.
May you be comforted by all the wonderful memories of him.
I pray God's grace will give you strength
together at this time.
December 29, 2017
May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11
December 29, 2017
Brenda Parry
Jim had all the answers, patience, wisdom and kept the harmony. His love of tradition will be remembered. We miss him dearly.
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