JAMES (JIM) SANFORD

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

• Jim was the best neighbour anyone could have. For 20 years he joked across the fence with us. I remember coming home late shortly after moving into the house next door, and Jim and Shirley were sitting on their front step. Jim said accusingly, “Where were you?” And we all cracked up. Jim always knew how to make everyone laugh. His and Shirley’s hospitality was legendary, and yes, after the first glitter bomb Christmas party invitation, we always opened their invitations over the sink. Remember the revolving Christmas tree? The upside down one? Who but Jim and Shirley would have the energy and sense of fun to make Christmas so amazing? Our hearts go out to wonderful, kind Shirley. It’s been a hard year for you. Let’s have a glass of wine together when it’s safe to do so. Hugs from Carol and Ray - Posted by: Carol Hutchinson & Ray Peters (Neighbours) on: Apr 04, 2021

• I am so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate to have been introduced to Jim when I was brought into his circle of friends through hockey at the Wildwood Community Centre. Jim was truly a wonderful nice gentleman with a dry wicked sense of humour. The vacuum and other cleaning supplies were forever kept on hand ever year after the first glitter exploding Christmas invitation was opened. Our prayers and thoughts are with you through this difficult time. - Posted by: Tim Cameron (Friend) on: Feb 13, 2021

• My sincerest of condolences to the extended Sanford family. I have been very grateful to have been able to get to know Jim (and Shirley) over the past number of years, through Jim’s sister Pam. I was struck by his good sense of humour and hospitality and I really enjoyed the times that I was able to visit with them. I am so very sorry for your loss, especially to Shirley, in this the bleakest of years. My thoughts and prayers and love to the whole family. Thinking of you all with a heavy heart. - Posted by: Connie Jantz (Friend) on: Feb 09, 2021

• Jim was a very good friend. We met in junior high. Intelligent, confident, and handsome with a good sense of humour, he seemed to me well-equipped to go through life and inspired a bit of jealousy. I had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of Shirley through swimming before they were married and had the pleasure of seeing them together at their annual Wolseley Xmas party along with their many friends. It is a shock when a contemporary dies. Life takes us in different directions or brings us together. I am sad that my wife never got to meet Jim, but most of all, I am sad for him that the adventure is over. My sincerest condolences to Shirley and his loved ones. - Posted by: Scott Hartnell (Friend) on: Feb 06, 2021