Obituary of Jim Dale

A life very well lived. In his 96^th year, James “Jim”, “Hoffa” Dale died, Tuesday May 20^th in London. Born March 21^st, 1930, on the farm, on the 6^th Concession of Middlesex County. He was the last of the 7 children (“Bill” (Marie), Malcom “Mac” (Shirley), Betty (Frank), Glen (Mary), JoAnn (Roy), Donald “Joe” (Judy)),of Bert and Florence (Brownlee) Dale. Predeceased by his loving wife Virginia (Ginny) nee Dyson. Left to mourn are his children, Marilyn, Vicki (David), Scott (Marie), and sister-in-law Karen Evans. Predeceased by son Jeff (2022) and son-in-law John (2020).

Lovingly remembered by grandchildren; Alison (Randy), April, Jonathan (Brittany), Steven (Morgan), Cassandra, Haley (Aya), Shelby, Daniel, Logan (Dani), Nicole (Chris), Natasha, Nicole (Frank), Joshua. Great grandchildren; Ella, Nola, Dante, Tristan, Blake, Alice, Maddie and Gabrielle.

He will be lovingly remembered by Patricia Taylor of Delaware and her children, Tim (Louise), Randy and grandchildren Rachel (Thomas), Taylor. Predeceased by Lori and Alex.

At age 14, Jim went from work on the home farm and neighbouring farms to begin his truck driving career and never looked back. With close to 50 years on the road, he drove to make a living and raise his family. The best hockey Dad ever, there can’t have been too many hockey rinks he hadn’t been to watch his sons play. Always happy to drive anywhere in this country, and often later in life to Florida, where he spent many vacations and upon retirement, many winters.

Usually a quiet man, a man of few words, but king of one-liners delivered at just the right moment, even when dementia robbed him of many memories, he could still get a good comment in there.

He had a wonderful long life, and we will miss him terribly.

Celebration of life will take place on Sunday June 8^th from 1pm to 4pm at the Canadian Legion Branch 513, 1227 Donnybrook Drive, Dorchester.

Arrangements entrusted to McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home, 2240 Wharncliffe Rd S Lambeth. Online condolences available through www.mcfarlane-roberts.ca

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations directed to Alzheimer’s Society, Humane Society London & Middlesex or a charity of your choice