We&&single&&re so fortunate to have known Jim. He was a “rock” in the community. Sincere and heartfelt condolences to you all.

We are so sorry to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. Wishing you all peace & comfort in the wonderful memories you all have of him. Jim was such a pleasant, helpful man & will be missed. Much blessings to you all.
Sincerely, Rick & Carolyn Powell

Our deepest sympathy to all of the family. Jimmy was a great guy. Always a smile and a friendly word. One of the best !!

Our deepest sympathy to all family and friends. Jim was an inspiration to our community and will be missed. His wonderful qualities shine through in his grandchildren, a legacy that will always be with you. Thinking of you.

So Sorry for your loss. May God comfort all of you in your time of need. Alice and Jonathon.

Ryan, Jay and I are so sorry to hear this very sad news of Jim &&single&&s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are thinking and blessed to have shared many warm, loving memories with Jim and his family.
Sending love, light and strength.
Nancy (Bowes) Sills

My deepest condolences. Jim was an amazing person who touched many hearts with his kind love. He will be deeply missed.

Anne, Tracey, Ted, Don, and Tim and families,
What a shock to learn of Jim&&single&&s passing. Our deepest condolences to you all. Jim was such a great man and his impact on Seaforth and the community was huge. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy (Bosman), Paul, Sabryn & Jocelyn McLennan

Our deepest sympathy to all of the family, Jimmy was a great guy we went to kindergarten together this was always a joke between friends!
Anne and Lyle

To the Sills&&single&& family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Jim always had time for a chat whenever we met…..something that he passed along to the next generation.
May he rest in peace.
Rick and Margaret McInroy

Our deepest sympathy,Jim was a very wonderful man always helped us in the store, out in public ….He always had a big smile and made you feel he was listening to all your needs….even if he didn’t have a answer he would go and find one for you.God bless him

Joan and family: Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
Nancy (Kunder) Malachowski

Anne and the entire Sills family,
I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss of your amazing husband/father and grandfather! The legacy that both you and Jim have created within your family is truly amazing and inspiring!! My heartfelt love and condolences are being sent to each and everyone of you!! Thank you for allowing me to be part of Jim’s journey and for blessing me with meeting all of You beautiful people! ❤️
Jacqueline

our deepest sympathy to all the family..he will be missed..from all at artech signs

Our thoughts and Prayers are with the family at this time. He will be greatly missed.

Sending thoughts and prayers to all of your family! Jim had such a wonderful warm spirit and always and friendly smile to everyone in the store as well as the community. He will be greatly missed~
Kim Souch & family

So very sorry Anne, Tracey, Ted, Don, Tim and your families. Jim had quite a wit about him.
Fond memories of the old neighbourhood. To all of Jim&&single&&s family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peter and Frances Kling

Anne and family,
So sorry to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. We haven&&single&&t seen him for a few years now. Time seems to fly by.

Peter and Gloria McFalls

Dear family Sills,
My sincerest condolences on the death of your brother Jim. My kindest thoughts to all of you and family.
Jack and Trudy Groothuis
Florida

Dear Anne, Tracey, Ted, Don and Tim. We are sorry to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. He always had a smile and a kind word. His passing leaves a huge hole in your lives and in the community. Sending you all hugs from here. Dave Scott and Terri Shobbrook

May beautiful memories of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend help you through the difficult days ahead. He will be remembered. Karen Cronin

Ann and family. Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss of Jim. He will be greatly missed.

Dear Anne, Tracey, Don, Ted and Tim, our deepest condolences to you all. There was a quiet steadiness that I’d always admired of Jim. A true pillar of the community that will be missed. Sending love and comfort to you all.
Nick Longstaff, Singapore

Our sincere sympathy to the Sills Family. Jim will be greatly missed.
Eric & Arlene McIntosh

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Jims family. Shirley ( Bosman) Erb

My deepest sympathies Anne, Tracey, Ted, Don and Tim. He was a great man and his passing is felt deeply by many. Sending healing prayers.

All our love and condolences. A wonderful man. We feel so bad for you all. Please accept our prayers. Betty and Barry McDonagh.

Marg, Phil and Family, So sorry to hear about Jim. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Sincerely, Jeannette King

Anne and the entire Sills family
Our sincere sympathy to each of you. Jim will be remembered for a twinkle in his eyes, a beautiful smile and always willing to help. Jim will be missed.
Cub Bettles & Joanne Hickey

Anne and all the Sills family members as well as Jim&&single&&s close friends, our sincere sympathy at this time.

So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you

Don and Lindsay,
Sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Embrace the good memories.
Filomena and Romano Cervoni

What love unites, death can never devide. Precious memories shared, keep the spirit alive, and a life well lived is remembered for gnerations. God bless you, Jim and God&&single&&s speed. May your family feel the peace of His love as they gather to celebrate your life.
Dianne, Chris Sills&&single&& Mum

Tracey and Jeff and family….Our deepest sympathies. Treasure all those precious memories.

Jen and Bill McGrath

To the Sills family,
Our condolences. Jim had a great sense of humour. He never missed an opportunity to brighten your day when you entered the store.
Mary and George Kreutzwiser

Anne & family, my deepest sympathy to all of you, may God grant you peace, & remember all the good times. Hugs! Sincerely Leona Nigh

Our sincere condolences to all the family on the loss of your loved one, and a very fine gentleman .
Mac and Ann MacLean

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. You have our deepest sympathies.
Sharri and Barb MacDonald ( Driscoll )

To all the Sills Family we offer our deepest sympathy and condolences. Jim was always such a pleasant and helpful person. His smiling face will be missed. Our prayers are with you. Hugs Ken and Pat Rodney

To the Sills family,
Our deepest condolences to the family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
John and MaryLou Driscoll

Sending our love and prayers to the Sills family . Jim will be deeply missed! Our sincerest condolences.
Pete and Tammy Martene

Dear Ann and family, There are no words to say how sorry we were to hear of Jim’s passing. He was always a pleasant person to chat with in the store or wherever you met him. As everyone has said he will be greatly missed by family and community. Hold on to all the wonderful memories you all have and keep them close to your heart. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Deepest sympathy to Joan and family my thoughts are with you at this difficult time
Doris Hillier

Dear Anne, Ted, Tracey and Jeff, Don and Lindsay, Tim and Jenny and families – we know how difficult these last few days have been. As a family we share your loss and know what a huge part of you is now missing. May wonderful memories and your strong faith sustain you in the days ahead . Sincerely, Paula and Kerry and family

My Sincere Condolences to the Sills Family in the passing of Jim Sills. My thoughts & Prayers are for you at this emotional time. Although I have been living with my Family in Hamilton for many years, I fondly remember some brief visits with Jim when I stopped by the Hardware during some trips back to the Seaforth area.

My condolences to Jim&&single&&s family. He was such a kind, friendly man, always a smile and a hello. He will be greatly missed. Sending love & prayers to your family. Jeannette Robinson

Thinking of you, Anne, and family. Jim was such a joy to chat with whenever you met him around town. He will be remembered as one of the genuine “home town boys”. My prayers are with you at this sad time.

Always a “remember when” story; always a smile – Jim will be missed by so many! hugs to all Jim&&single&&s family from Gerry and Kathy Cooper

Paul and Flo Dyck
We are so sad to hear from afar that Jim has passed. Our profound sympathy to the family and friends.

Ann,Ted,Tracy, Don , Tim & all family we are very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing . Our sincere sympathy to you all . Cherish all the beautiful family memories you have . Ron & Dorothea Williamson

Our condolences to you Anne and all of your family. We were so sorry to hear about Jim. He will be missed by his community, church and family. Know that your in our thoughts and prayers as you say your good-byes to one of the “really good guys”.

Our sympathy to the whole Sills family. He will be remembered for his unique humour and story telling whenever he ran into us on the street or in his store. You will have many wonderful memories to remember him.

Anne,Tracey,Ted,Don,Tim and Families.
We are so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing he will be missed by all who knew him you are in our thoughts and prayers .With sympathy Mark and Kathy Smith.

Thinking of all of you at this time! His kind smile will always be remembered.

To the Sills family we send our sincere sympathy at this difficult time. The community will greatly feel the loss of Jim’s presence. May you find some peace and comfort knowing his life was well lived and even in death he has given several people a new chance for life! God bless you for the generous gift of organ donation. Rest In Peace Jim.

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Jim will be long remembered as such a wonderful community minded individual and I know in your hearts and minds the greatest man in your lives….. he will never be forgotten….sincerely Ray and Linda McNichol

I always enjoyed meeting Jim at the store or on the street. He always wore a smile, had a good laugh, and we engaged in some good natured banter. I thought of Jimmy as one of the citizens of Main Street. A true gentleman , he will be missed. Condolences to the family. George and Kim Kruse Bayfield.

Dear Ann and all the Sills family, . Jim will be missed by all for his friendly smile and calm nature, but especially missed by all his family. May you gain strength knowing he gave hope for life to others. He has left many great memories to help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Gerda and Cor Vanden Hoven

Anne and Family we are sadden to hear of Jims passing .He was a friend to the Glew Family always a smile and a hello when we saw him on main street .He will be missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all May God Hold you in His Loving Arms and Comfort You Betty Glew Rob and Family Mary Lynn and Family

Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Our deepest sympathy to you, Anne and family
John and Karen Menheere

Jane and all the Sills family – so sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. Sharing all of your fond memories with each other will help you get through this difficult time. Jim will definitely be missed.
Larry and Linda Dillon

Anne and Family; You have our prayers and sympathy at this time. May God bless you all. Lou & Betty Nigh

Anne and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at
this time.

Jane and Len, as well as the rest of the Sills family, we offer our deepest sympathy as you gather close to remember Jim.
Lois and Bill Brown ❤️

Thinking of you.
Jeff and Julie Kennedy

My deepest sympathy to the entire Sills family on Jim’s passing.

John van Vliet

To the Sills family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Sending my deepest sympathy. Tina Driscoll

The Sills Family: We send our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of a wonderful husband, brother and great community man. He left this world way too young. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Clayton and Jane Groves.

Anne and family. It&&single&&s with great sorrow on hearing of Jim passing away. Sure with miss him.Had lots of laughs and stories to share. A couple of years ago I went in to the store and Bought some grass seed from Jim. Only to return to the store some days later to ask Jim what kind of grass seed he sold me. So Jim looked at me with a smile and sincere concern with my problem ask what was the problem. So with that I proceeded to tell him that the grass grew but the roots were on top and the grass blades went down causing me to think it was Chinese grass. Well with that and not one slight hesitation. Jim said …..John you opened the wrong end of the box.God Bless you all. John and Rose

Anne and the Sills Family, We are so sorry to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. We extend our deepest sympathy to all. Sincerely Bill and Gail Price

To everyone in the Sills family-We extend our sincere sympathy. Jim will certainly be missed.
Pat & Cathy Melady & Family

To the Sills family,
We are sorry to hear about Jim. We are sending thoughts, prayers and hugs to you and your family at this sad time. May the wonderful memories that you have of your husband/dad/grandpa help ease a bit of the pain in the difficult days ahead.

To the Sills family – Extending our deepest condolences in the passing of Jim. Cherish the wonderful family memories.
Barry & Brenna Vincent

Thinking of all of the Sills family at this sad time. Jim was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him! Cherish the memories! Paul and Lori Janmaat

To all the Sills family, our deepest sympathy. Jim was a great man. He will be dearly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Jeff and Tina Hoelscher

Our prayers and sincerest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Gordon & Irma pryce

Deepest condolences to the entire Sills family. What a wonderful thing to give the “gift of life”..full circle. Mike and Ann Bettles

Jim left a great legacy of family and community. We hope the cherished memories will provide comfort to all of you during a difficult time. Love and prayers. Ken and Anne Murray

Our sincere condolences to the entire Sills family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jim will be missed by the entire community.

My condolences to Jim&&single&&s family and to Seaforth on the loss of an elder statesman.
Pat Malone

So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My sincere condolences.
June Williamson

Jill and I are saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. As many others have experienced, Jim’s was the face we saw when we popped into the hardware store for a this or a that. If it wasn’t on the shelves, a quick trip by Jim to the basement or the back room would produce the very article needed. He even became a Santa’s helper with his cutting and drilling for teepees for our grandchildren! We particularly enjoyed Jim’s tours and explanations of the equipment upstairs that were showcased during Open Doors days. Anne and family, our warmest thoughts are with you. Margaret and Joan, we wish the weather would allow us to visit you personally to share your loss. Jim’s contribution to our community will be remembered for many years to come. He has been an excellent ambassador of the Sills dynasty. All the best, Terry and Jill Johnston.

sorry to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing.He was passionate about contributing to the town of Seaforth&&single&&s success and preserving the Sill&&single&&s history in retail which continues today with your daughter Tracy. Ken and June Faust and our Family

Our sincere sympathy to all of the Sills family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Treasure your memories of Jim. Love and prayers.
Don and Eileen Muegge

Our sincere condolences to the Sills family and extended families. May reminiscing and your many memories of Jim bring you comfort now and always. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Ann & Family Our sincere sympathy on sudden passing of Jim May the Lord be with you in days ahead

Our deepest condolences to Aunt Anne, Tracey, Ted, Don, Tim, and their families. Uncle Jim will be missed by so many but his
memories will live on forever. RIP Uncle Jim. Deb (Achilles) & Mike Raco and Family

To the Sills family sending my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely
Joanne Dorssers.

My heart sunk today when I learned of Jim&&single&&s passing. I was lucky enough to work for him throughout high-school and post-secondary – and he even hired me back years later! He had a gift of making me be a better person, and go the extra mile, mostly because I didn&&single&&t want to see his disappointed look he sometimes would give me. He was an intricate part of my teenage years and helped me see the good side to things and people. However, he also could infuriate me when teasing me about boys, being late for curfews or when I was too chatty with the customers and needed to get work done! :)
He was more than a boss to me. He was more like a second father to me – and made me feel like one of the family to which that made me very proud.
He taught me the values of community, family and friends while teaching me to go above and beyond when doing any type of job. I will never forget him.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at the difficult time.
In deepest sympathies;
Heather (McGavin) & Bryan Kelso & family.

Dear Anne and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Jim has touched alot of lives and we will all miss him.
Love and Prayers
Gwen and Jamie Hugill

My sister Nanci and I were profoundly saddened to learn of Jim’s passing. We will always remember his kindness towards our dad, Frank Phillips. For myself having grown up with Jim I will forever remember his wonderful smile, his cheeky fun loving side but most of all so grateful for just having known the entire Sills family! To Anne and the children and grandchildren and the entire Sills family, my most sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very saddest of times. Beverly M. Jeffrey ( Phillips)

Our heart felt condolences to the Sills family. We will miss Jim as he was very welcoming to Karen and I when we moved to this community. Craig and Karen Piett

Sorry to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. A successful businessman,
a respected parent, a talented musician, an athlete, etc.
Thinking of you all.

Annette and I were deeply saddened at the passing of Jim and we send our thoughts and prayers to the entire family. I have many fond memories of Jim going back to playing hockey in Seaforth and needing a stick at the last minute for a game on a Saturday night. Running into the hardware store and getting advice from Jim on what the best Sherwood hockey stick was and him telling me he would put it on my dad&&single&&s account. As well, at Christmas doing the last minute shop for something, we could always count on Jim having the store open and helping out. Countless memories of being at the fire hall with dad playing cards with Jim on Saturday afternoons. Although we did not get a chance to see Jim very often throughout the year, Christmas Eve at St. James was always a time when I would wait until after mass to get my yearly hug from Anne and a handshake and a friendly hello from Jim. Hold his memory close and know Seaforth has lost a great friend.
Ron and Annette Hak

Our sincere sympathy in Jim’s passing. Keep your memories of him close to your heart.

I was so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I will miss the visits we had when he stopped in my store for candy and to share a joke or one of his pearls of wisdom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Patti and Henry Hendriks

Ann & Family we are so sorry to hear about Jim passing he was a very kind man and always spoke when you see him on the street . Sending hugs to you all at this difficult time . xoxo RIP JIM !!!! You will be miss in Seaforth

To all Jim&&single&&s family, We had hoped to extend our sympathy to each of you in a personal way but stormy skies and zero visibility on the roads prevented that. Jim and Anne helped our family (Heather) learn the intricacies of customer satisfaction in a business setting at her after school and weekend job at Sills Hardware. Jim was a fair and compassionate leader to those who worked with him. He surely liked a little joke or two and we will miss him. Sending hugs. Neil and Marie McGavin

I’m writing this on behalf of my sister Dee Dee (Darlene) and myself. There are no words to express our sorrow for your loss, may you find comfort in the loving memories you shared while Jim was alive. Memories of Jim will bring you comfort during this hard time. Look back on all the good memories and laughter you were able to share. I have memories of Jim and Frank carrying Dinah and the girls out to the street when their front yard would flood. Memories of the Sills clan walking to midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, and of course babysitting the little ones too. When I moved away, Dee took over. The last time I was downtown Seaforth was a number of years ago but Jim was outside the store talking to someone … that must be a Sills character trait … always talking and story telling. Jim’s contribution to Seaforth will be remembered for many years to come. He has been an excellent ambassador of Seaforth.

We can only hope and believe that a person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Jim will not be forgotten.

To Anne and Jim’s sisters …. I wish my injuries would have allowed us to visit you personally to share your loss.

Our love to all the Sills family, Anne, Tracey and Jeff, Ted, Don and Lindsay, and Tim and Jennifer and Tara and all his grandchildren, Anne and John, Mary and Gerald, Jane and Len, Marg and Phil, Joan and Neil and all his nieces and nephews.

Love Joanne and Dee Whitman

To the Sills family Our deepest sympathy for your loss

To Ann and all the Sills family ,my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. I will miss Jim at our functions at the Van Egmond House and his great wit. Rest in Peace Jim Jacquelyne Mitchell

To Ann & the entire Sills Family, Jim was a great man who has left a wonderful legacy behind.He was larger than life and lived it to the fullest. Always smiling from ear to ear, with that little twinkle in his eyes! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. xoxo Tony & Susan Arts & Family

Our sincerest sympathy to the Sills Family. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Goettler.

Sorry to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. He was a helping hand when ever he could.

So sorry we were unable to get to Jim&&single&&s funeral. We were thinking of you all, he was a great guy and will be missed on main street.

Pat & Deb Moylan and Sons

Dear Anne & family .We are visiting family in Calgary and heard of Jims passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.

I was so sorry to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. My deepest sympathy to all the family. Jim will be dearly missed.

Anne and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Keith & Gloria

Dear Anne and the Sills Family:
It is with great sadness that I write this message. I enjoyed my recent visit with Jim when we happened to meet in the store. I appreciate all the help he provided for the wiring or plumbing jobs that I was doing. He served the community in many ways and will certainly be missed. Please accept my sincere Condolence.

Dear Anne & Family . Thinking of you in your time of loss ! Our deepest sympathy! Treasure his memories! Sincerely ! Ron & Theresa Murray.

Marg, Phil and Family and the Sills Family: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Dennis and Dianne Dosman

Jane, Len and Family, also the Sills Family. Fred and I send our sincere sympathy for the loss of Jim. His ever-ready smile will be greatly missed. Fred recalled many Fire Department memories he had with Jim. Sorry we were not able to give our condolences in person. Thinking of you. Fred and Kathy Lobb

Sending our deepest sympathy to all. This is such a great loss for your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mike & Kathy Ryan

Anne, Jane and the entire Sills family…sending our sincere condolences in the loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother & friend….anyone who knew Jim has been truly blessed!

Our deepest sympathy to the Sills family.
Alex & Dymphie Veens.

Ian and I are saddened to hear about Jim. His ready smile and help will be missed by all.
Heartfelt condolences to all the family.

So sorry to hear of the loss of Jim, He will surely be missed What a great guy!! Will miss his great smile!!

Anne,Anne and John and family:

My sincere sympathy to you during this sad and difficult time. May the many years and good times you shared bring you comfort.

Carol

Hey you all. I am so sorry for Jim&&single&&s Passing. I know you will miss him so much as well as this whole town. Myself include. But his memories will carry on for ever. I know I have some good stories to laugh about. Praise be.and God bless.

My sincere sympathy to Anne and Family.

Hugs and prayers,
Joan Stapleton
Florida

To the Sills Family,
The passing of Jim is truly a tremendous loss. He was a deeply devoted family man, a highly respected businessman, community volunteer extraordinaire, pillar of his church, and so much more. Jim Sills was the “S” in Seaforth. He exemplified all that is authentic and true in a wonderful person in his humble, polite, humorous, gentlemanly ways. It was both an honour and a privilege to know Jim for over 35 years. To Jim and the entire Sills Family may God hold all of you in the palm of his hand.

To Anne and the rest of the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Jim’s engaging smile and warm greetings will always be remembered.
Keep him in your thoughts through the many memories you have.

Marjory Humphries and Family

June and Stan Johns and Steven & Kay on Front Road are never too late to send you all, and Tracey and Anne, our sadness and support. Your dad was so proud to explain all the pictures above the door at the store once. Your son, Tracey, talked to me in the store the other morning.

I am extremely saddened to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. He was just a wonderful person and great champion of the community. My great conversations with Jim made time working at the Expositor a real pleasure. Heartfelt condolences to Anne and the entire family.
Tom Williscraft