At University Hospital, London on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 of Lucan in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Donna (Young) Freeman (2011). Dear father of Jerry and Sharon Freeman of Astorville, Ken Latta, Ken Freeman, and Rick and Wilma Freeman, all of Lucan. Dear grandfather of Tim and Lorraine Latta, Angie and Dave Cammaert, and Molly and Ellen Freeman. Loving great-grandfather of Eloise, Isabel, Donnelly, Garret and Kora. Predeceased by his daughter Janis Latta (2007), his parents Reginald and Iva Freeman, brothers Allan, Albert, and Oswald and sisters Maguerite Mighton and Juanita Cattell .
Jim was a Linesman with Hydro and in his retirement drove bus with Murphy Bus Lines. He will be remembered for his contribution to Minor Hockey, introducing Junior D Hockey to Lucan and as a recipient of an OHA Gold Stick.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 23rd at 1:30 PM with Rev. Bruce Pocock officiating. Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Donations to Lucan Irish Hockey Club would be appreciated by the family.
FREEMAN: Jim of Lucan
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Jo and Paul Trudgen and family
so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, we were buds at Murphy Bus Lines, always enjoyed my time with Donna and Jim.
Tracy Hayter and Cora Hayter
Mom and I were sorry to hear about Jim’s passing.
We remember Jim coaching the boys. He was a good man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time.
Cathy and Bruce Cornish
To the Freeman Family
We were sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Please except our condolences at this difficult time. He will be remembered
by the community of Lucan.
Tim Hayter and family
So sorry to hear that Jim has passed away. T Bear was a great guy; he did so much for Lucan Hockey. He will be missed.
Sarah Culbert & James Aoki
Aunt Wilma, Uncle Rick, Molly, Ellen, Ken, Ang, Tim and families
So sorry to hear of Grandpa Bear’s passing. He was a wonderful man who has left his mark on many things in Lucan, especially Hockey. Lucan has lost an icon. We send our love and prayers to you as you mourn the loss of this gentle leader of your family. I am honoured that he allowed me to call him Grandpa Bear and included us as part of the extended family.
kathy and keith McFarland
When I think of Jim he brings a smile to my face-he truly was a big,caring,teddy-bear. God Bless.
Joe & Marla Wilson
Freeman Family;
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Gord and Brenda Moon
To the Freeman family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a strong community member, particularly in his major involvement in Lucan Community Hockey. Jim will be remembered fondly. You are all in our thoughts.
Sue McCullough
Rick, Wilma, Molly & Ellen – and all the rest of the Freeman family
Dave and I are so sorry to hear the news of Jim’s death. One of our memories of Jim is the daily “drive by check-in” on Gibson Crescent making sure that everything was in good shape. His quiet presence is one that will be missed by the community as well as the family.
You continue in our prayers as you find your way through this part of life’s journey
Dave & Sue McCullough
Mike and Barb Tuxford
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis and Cindy White
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jim.He was a well known and well liked member of the Community.May your memories help to comfort you.
Dennis and Cindy White
Joe O'Neill
Please accept my condolences. Jim was my coach when I was Bantam and Midget age. We won the OMHA Midget championship under his guidance. Him and Donna asked me to coach the Midget team when Jerry was playing goal. I have continued coaching minor hockey and baseball. Jims example has had a great influence on my life. May he rest in the arms of Jesus.
Kim, Derek, Kara & Shauna Hatton
Love and thoughts to ‘our’ Freeman family! The girls always loved visits with T-Bear and their hockey discussions. (Not to mention their Halloween ‘loot’) I always had an instant smile when he drove by and waved, he always made my day. To a great man, who we will miss dearly.
With love,
the Hatton’s
The Morrow Family
Sorry to hear about uncle Jim’s passing. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. Always a pleasure to be with and proud to know. Our condolences.
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
To The Freeman Family
Ron has great memories of Jim thru hockey, Lucan has lost some history in his passing, keep all those wonderful memories in your heart……..
Ed and Annelies Butler
Jim was a great neighbour for many years and we will miss him.
He always had a very good garden which he shared with the neighbours.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Jim & Maureen Craig .
We were sorry to hear of Jim’s passing , our thoughts & prayers are with the family .
Don & Bonnie Froats
Deepest Sympathy: We were shocked to hear of your dads passing. It was a pleasure to deliver meals to him.
Luitje Kapp
Ken (aka Fritz)
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad.
Luitje
Paul & Pam Hodgins
Our sympathies go out to the Freeman family. Jim was so well respected and looked up to in the Lucan Area, especially around the Community Centre. We will miss his Hockey stories and his great Friendship. Lucan has lost a terrific man and the Leafs have lost a fantastic fan. Our prayers are with you all.
Judi Freeman
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Jim’s passing.My thoughts & prayers are with all of the family at this sorrowful time.
Ron Chant
I send my sympathy to all of Jim’s family. Jim was a good friend back in Grade School, as well as later in life at the “Over Eighty Club” in Woodstock .Be proud of him and his many accomplishments in life,a life exceedingly well lived.
I wish you all well at this sad time, hang in there.
I
Marg Prout
In sympathy to the Freeman family….
I wish to extend sincere sympathy to you in your time of loss. Jim was a hydro lineman when I started to work for Ontario Hydro in
Lucan. Some of those that worked with Jim, were Lou Staples,
Herb Stretton, Ray Elson and of course Ralph Rummell.
At that time, Mr. Harold Whyte and Audrey Andersen were in the
office. Growing up, I practically lived at the arena and Jim was
also there, scheduling and looking after hockey teams and Donna
was always involved with our figure skating interests.
Both Jim and Donna were good ‘ Lucanites’
Wayne and Judy Darroch
So sad to hear about the passing of Jim. We would like to offer our condolences to the family.
Paul Augustine
Ken and family:
We are saddened with the passing of your dad. He’s a Lucan hockey icon.
Paul Augustine,
SOJHL/North Middlesex Stars
JIM shipley
To the Freeman family..Condolences to all of you.My fondest memory of Jim(and Donna) was thier work with minor hockey.When Jeff started playing,the cost was $5 per season.This low cost(unbelievable now)was thanks to Jim’s fundraising and dedication ito minor hockey in Lucan.Thanks Jim
Judy and Harry Bond
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Patrick & Angela Clarke and Family
Patrick & I were very sorry to read of your fathers death. Hopefully he and your mother, and Janis are all reunited. Please be assured of our prayers for you all. We have very fond memories of both he and your mother working endlessly for Minor Hockey in Lucan….not many places were so blessed with such dedicated leaders. Our boys have many very fond memories of those happy times.
God Bless you all.
Tom Hearn
I was very sorry to hear today of Jim’s passing. He certainly contributed a lot to Lucan over his lifetime. He was a driving force behind minor hockey, Jr. D’s and even Intermediate hockey. I have a picture at home of the 1953 – 54 Lucan Irish Six Ontario Intermediate C Championship team and he was the coach!
My sincere sympathy to all of the Freeman family. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Joan & Dave Goddard
To the Freeman Family: Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
dave&sharen newman
Sorry to hear about JIM ,The last time we seen him was back at play house in Grand Bend. He was great guy, we all remember him like family.
Jeff Dunning
Sending our heartfelt condolences to Rick, Ken and Jerry and their families. Jeff and Sue
Larry & Sharon Gibson & Family
Angela & family and all the Freeman family so sorry to hear of your Grandpa’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time
Carol & Ranald Dunning
So sorry to hear of Uncle Jim’s passing. He truly was one of a kind and so very special. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Keith and Jeanette Simpson
Deepest sympathy to the Freeman family. Jim has been missed at the coffee shop for a while now and we miss seeing him driving around waving when we are walking. Remember the good times.
Tom and Mary Ann McLaughlin
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Jim. His many contributions to the community will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Pat and Rita Holland
To the Freeman Family
I am very sad to hear of your father’s passing,
I spent a couple of summers working for Jim at Lucan Hydro, and to this day I still recall the hard work, the story’s and the excitement. One in particular, we had half of Lucan’s down town with no power, while we were checking a few business, we were offered a free pizza, we sat and ate it, I still to this day believe no one actually knew why their power was out for an extra half hour.
I am now in my 40th year of being in the electrical trade and I thank Jim proudly for giving me that kick start.
His endless commitment and love for minor hockey in Lucan was second to none, and I felt privileged for playing hockey under his
command.
It was an honour knowing him and I will always hold tight those many memories of him.
Pat and Rita Holland
Bill and Kathy Freeman
Although dad has been gone 32 years, one only had to look at Uncle Jim and there he was. Their looks were so similar it was heart warming. Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this time.
Jim and Helen Hearn
We were saddened to learn of your father’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. We are sorry that we can not express them in person. We treasure the times we had with your Mom and Dad when we were involved with the Jr. D’s. Jim was a tireless worker for them and even in his death he is still supporting them. Know that he will not be forgotten.
Fondly, Jim and Helen
Diane Ellyatt
sorry to hear about Jim’s passing,he will always be remembered for all he did for hockey in Lucan, Jim was our Mr. Hockey of Lucan, my thoughts are with you’s,
Scott Dickson
Fritzy, Rick, and the Freeman Family:
Sad to hear of your Dads passing. I still clearly remember Jim stopping in our backyard on his Snowcruiser to take the Meter Reading !!
I didn’t know just how instrumental he was in bringing Jr.D to Lucan !!
A fine Lucanite for sure.
Wayne freeman
Sorry to hear of Uncle Jims passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Wayne, Heather and family
Cluny, ab
Bev Dayman
To the entire Freeman family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Jim. Growing up in Lucan, as a child and teenager Jim was a very well known man. If he wasn’t walking the streets he was at the arena cheering on the Irish. He always made time to say hello, or give a nod of the head in a stroll pass each other. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Bev Dayman (Dauncey)
Dean and Jackie Densmore
So sorry to hear about Jims passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rick, Wilma, Molly,Ellen and your family.
Gently the leaves of memories fall softly we stop to gather them all.
Truly
Dean and Jackie Densmore
Teresa & Jeff Young
To the Freeman family : We will always remember Jim He was always friendly willing to help out and a real asset to the community Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all
David and Bonnie Hotson
to the Freeman Family
Deepest sympathies for your loss. Another great man has left his family. Cherish your memories,
David and Bonnie.
brenda and fred smith
so sorry to hear of jim’s passing. i loved walking to work every day knowing i was going to get a big wave from him but that hasn’t happen lately . he will be missed. he has done so much for the community and the hockey in lucan. always think of the good times. love the smiths