Friday, January 19, 2024
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My heartfelt condolences to all the family. Jamie was one of the kindest people I have ever had the privilege to know, and the honour to call a friend. He came into my family early – he and my late brother, Ralph, were school mates and altar boys together! In his early teens, Jamie and another friend saved my brother’s life – a story too long to recount here, but never forgotten by our family. I have treasured memories of Jamie doing artwork for my late mother's Quietly-Do Books, for three summers at our house, when he became another brother to me, and another son to Kitty. I have wonderful memories of his trip to visit me out west, and all the afternoons we shared on my trips back to Ontario. It was Jamie’s way to put everyone else ahead of himself. Even faced with a grave and painful illness, he did not want to distress anyone, so he kept his suffering private. Jamie loved his family. He was very proud of every one of you. Although you don’t know me, I feel I know you, because Jamie would tell me about you whenever we visited. He always looked to do what he could to emotionally support his family and friends, and I know his quiet, loving presence, so deeply felt, will be forever missed.
