Jim passed away peacefully today, Mar 13/2025 in Clarenville, Newfoundland after a lengthy illness. Husband of Minnie Boucher and Stepfather of Lee (Hodder) Benjamin & Joshua and David (Hollett) Emma & Grayson. Father of James Aaron Smith, Grandfather of Rileigh Parrill Smith, stepfather of Brian and Derrick Doyle all of Brantford, Ontario.
Jim was born in Simcoe, Ontario, son of Gordon Edward Smith and Bessie Florence Broughton. Sister Shirley Atlee (Richard) and brother Rusty (Daphne). Nephews Joshua and Jeremey Atlee and nieces Jacqueline Harrison and Karen Stella.
Jim retired from Gates Rubber in Brantford and moved to Musgravetown, Newfoundland to Minnie’s home province. He enjoyed riding his Motorcycle and Cod Fishing with his best friend Kevin who said “I hate to admit it but My best Friend is a Mainlander”
RIP Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather- From all of us “Till we meet Again”
A private service will take place.
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Lilian says
March 15, 2025 at 8:35 amChes and Jim shared their love of cars, boats, motors and motorcycles. Jim would always stop by to see Ches until his illness confined.him to his home.
His path was long and weary
But a cure was not to be
So God placed his arms around him
And whispered “ come to me”
Gary Moore says
March 15, 2025 at 11:37 amSincerest sympathies for the members of the Boutcher, Hollett, and Smith families from Gary and Glennys in Mount Pearl. He’s had a rough 7 1/2 years so in one sense it’s a blessing that his suffering is over. He will always have a special place in all of our hearts because of his loving care of Harry Hollett for all those years.
Russell smith says
March 15, 2025 at 4:57 pmThank you for those kind words Gary, Harry and Jim seemed inseparable at times. They both developed patience in one another, a bond that they both shared till the end.
Russell Smith(Jim’s brother)
Gary Moore says
March 15, 2025 at 3:31 pmSorry to hear this sad news. Jim will always have a special place in the hearts of Harry Hollett’s extended family. Please accept our sincerest condolences. (Gary and Glennys).
Dion Foote says
March 15, 2025 at 9:42 pmMinnie, so sorry for your loss. We had many delicious meals together and lots of wonderful memories!! My condolences to you and the family. Love, Dion!!
Danette Hicks says
March 17, 2025 at 8:03 pmHeartfelt condolences to you Aunt Minnie and family on Jim’s passing.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.