Died suddenly on Monday November 2, 2020 at his home at the age of 65. Jim of Stayner, beloved husband of Jayne (nee More). Loving father of Andrew and Aaryn (Eric). Cherished grandfather of Hailey. Dear brother of Don (Lynne), Maxine (David Reid), Merle (Nick Deliyiannis), Audrey (Roger Harvey) and the late Dee. Jim will also be missed by his nephews and nieces, his many friends and neighbours. Jim was a quiet, hard working man who enjoyed the outdoors. He hunted with the Tanner Cove Hunt Club and was an integral part of the agricultural community. He operated James Coutts Transport and later worked with his brother Dee and nephew Derek for Clearview Transport. He worked for many of the farmers in the area including Beattie Brothers and Dunlogan Farms. He also enjoyed baking pies and working around his yard. He will be dearly missed. Friends will be received at the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home, 7313 Highway 26, Stayner on Thursday November 5, 2020 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held at Centennial United Church, 234 William Street, Stayner on Friday November 6, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Please use the RSVP system on the funeral home website to schedule your visitation time and your attendance at the ceremony. The ceremony will be live streamed on the Carruthers & Davidson You Tube channel. If desired, a donation to Ontario 4-H would be appreciated by Jim’s family.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions attendance is limited to a specific number of persons within the facility at any one time. Please use the RSVP system to schedule your time. You are instructed to arrive just a few minutes prior to your desired time. Staff will advise when space permits within the funeral home. The visitation time is allocated to 15 minutes. Please be aware that others will have scheduled their time with Jim’s family. Gathering outside of the facility is not permitted. The Memorial Service has similar capacity restrictions. Please use the RSVP system to book your space within the church. The ceremony will be Live Streamed on the Carruthers and Davidson You Tube channel beginning at 1:15 p.m. Friday. We thank you for respecting the regulations we are required to enforce from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario and Public Health. You may learn more by reviewing the Provincial Directives at www.thebao.ca.