It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James (Jim) McCollum Knox, on February 17, 2023 at the age of 73. Born in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland his family immigrated to Canada at the age of 8. Jim graduated with a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, before meeting the love of his life and starting a family. Jim was known for his light-hearted humour and compassionate soul, always a gentleman.
Loving and devoted husband to Patty (Dayman) for over 45 years. Proud father of Danielle and Steve Kacheff; and Matthew Knox and Suzanne Brydges. Loving Grandpa to his incredible grandchildren Olivia Kacheff and Ryan Knox. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Sarah (Hamill) Knox, he is survived by his sisters Betty and Irene and brother Oral. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and the Dayman family
A private family service will be held. Cremation with inurnment, Exeter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation in Jim’s name.
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Tammy and Kenn Hines
Patty and family….
We are so very sorry to hear of Jims passisng. He was a such a kindhearted man, always wearing a great big smile. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Tammy and Kenn Hines
Cathie (Sim) Alexander
Dear Patty and family,
My sincere condolences for Jim’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Jason
Condolences on your loss.
Jason Van Haarlem
Sheri & Marvin Taylor
Patty and family
Our condolences to you and your family on the loss of Jim.
Don and Marian Colborne
So sorry Patty to hear about Jim. Our sincere condolences to you and your family in this time of sadness.
Gary and Louise Heywood
We are sad to hear of Jim’s passing. Please except our condolences and I know he will be sadly missed.
Jackie Kanak
Patty,
I’m so very sorry to hear about Jim…
Thinking of you
Tracey Kanak
So sorry to hear of your loss Patty. Jim was a wonderful man, who made a positive impact on so many lives. He is fondly remembered and missed. Sincerely, Tracey Kanak
June and Scott Cooper
Our deepest sincere sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim will be missed he always had that smile and time for you.
Tyler Schon
So sorry for your loss Aunt Patty, Matthew, and Danielle. My deepest condolences. Uncle Jim will be missed.
Love Tyler and Mel.
Trevor and Brenda Blue
Patty, Danielle, Matthew and families.
We are so sad to hear of Uncle Jim’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Bob and Helen Coates
Our condolences to Patty ,Danielle, and Matthew and also to Betty, Oral and Irene. Jim was a friendly, kind man with a lovely smile. May memories be of some comfort at this sad time.
Sandra and Brad Marsden
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Jim. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Sandra and Brad
Mark & Sandra Consitt
Patty and family
Our deepest and sincere sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts are with you
Mark & Sandra Consitt
Angela Klaassen
So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Jean and James Knox
Dear Patty and family: We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Jim. We enjoyed seeing you and Jim when you visited us at Ballycregagh Northern Ireland on your trip here. Fondest memories of a dear nephew and cousin.
Aunt Jean Knox
Cousin James Knox
Oral and Laurie
Our condolences to Patty and family, Jim was a great person. He will be missed.
Oral and Laurie
Don & Jeannie
Patty and family;
Very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We fondly remember his quiet calm spirit and always a smile for all he met. Praying for God’s peace and comfort for all of you and many beautiful memories.
Don & Jeannie
Harvey Adams
Patty and Family
Our deepest and most sincere sympathies.
You’ve lost a husband,
father and a great guy
Cherish his memories
Allanna and Harvey Adams
Ross Alexander
Patty and Knox families, so sorry to hear of Jim’s sudden passing. Deepest sympathies.
Elizabeth White
It was with immense sadness that we learned of our cousin Jim’s sudden death. May God bless you all and comfort you in the days ahead. Sincere sympathy and much love to Patty, your children and all the family circle. Desmond, Elizabeth and Kenneth, Northern Ireland
Susan Moore
To all the Knox Family: I am so sorry to hear about Jim! Even as a young man when I knew him best he was always a kind, caring friend!
Sending a special hug to you Betty! There is a gigantic hole in your family unit now …for each one of you in so many ways! Know caring thoughts are with you today and the days ahead!
Barb Storey
Dear Patty and family,
Sending you all our heartfelt condolences at this very sad and difficult time.
Paul & Barb Storey
Mel and Nancy Whiting
Deepest condolences to your family.
Ron & Karen Simpson
For Betty and the Knox Family , was sorry to hear of your Brothers passing , Betty thinking of you at this time
Ron & Karen Simpson
For Betty and the Knox Family , was sorry to hear of your Brothers passing , your have our deepest sympathy
Jacqui (Coughlin) & Charlie Regier
Dear Patty and Family, Betty & Jack ,growing up in that neighborhood in Exeter we all knew the Knox family, I would see Jim in town,and he always had a smile & hello, He will be missed by all who knew and love him..Our sympathy at this very sad time..Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Sarah Tomlinson
Patty, Danielle and Matthew,
We are sad to hear about Uncle Jim. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jamie,Sarah & Darian
Kim Mckay
Patty, Danielle , Matt and family
My deepest condolences in the loss of Jim. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
Don and Brenda Triebner
Patty and Knox families, so sorry to hear of Jim’s sudden passing. Deepest sympathies.
Harley zeehuisen
A young Irish boy and a young Dutch boy we had some good times rest in peace my friend
Jim Parsons
Very sorry to you and your family. Jim grew up one block from my house. We often shared a joke or two on our way to school.
John and Ruth Timmermans
Our condolences to Patty and her family of Jim’s passing. Jon and Ruth.
Bernice Thompson
Patty,Danielle and Matthew;
Sincere condolences for the loss of your Husband ,Father and a uGrandfather.May your memories help you through your time of grief.
Tom & Ruth(Luoma) Richardson
Ruth and I are very sorry to hear of Jim Knox,s passing.When we would see him down town,Exeter,he would always be smiling,and would go out of his way to say,”hello”Jim will be very missed.
We hope the family will take comfort in knowing that Jim will be in Heaven with his Mom and dad,Sadie and Robert.
Luke Nagel
Mrs Hughson introduced a new boy into our grade 5 class. It was Jim.
Lifelong friendships are precious and rare. Lifelong wisdom and advice even rarer.
Today Ava and I share greatly in your s
Sadness.
Rest in peace Jim.
Victor Fulcher
Jim and I once had a great adventure when we were very young.
We had gone fishing at the Morrison Dam and were sitting a few feet apart on the river bank with our lines in the water when we heard a rustling sound in the grass behind us. As we both turned to see what it was two large (for us) snakes emerged from the grass. Paying no attention to Jim and me, they quickly slithered between us, entered the water and were gone. They were so close to us we could have easily touched them as they went by. It happened so fast we had no time to react. But it left us in shock for the rest of the day.
Every time I go to the Morrison Dam I think of the day Jim Knox and I had a close encounter there with two large snakes.
Phil and Chris Turner
Patty, Danielle and Mathew
So very sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed our chats Patty on our walks down Huron Street. May your precious memories be a strength during this most difficult time. Rob also sends his thoughts to Danielle..
Glenda Lewis
Dear Patty and family, please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of your sweet husband, cherish all the wonderful memories ❤️
Violet Taylor
Patty Danielle Matt and extended family circle.
Sending you all our condolences at the sudden death of Jim. Have lots of great memories when Jim and Patty visited us in Northern Ireland and on our many trips to Canada . Will be sadly missed by all . A lovely gentleman and family man.
Your cousin Violet,Clarence and family.
Brian Debra Johnston
Dear Patty and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathies.
Brian and Debra Johnston
Linda & Jerry Traquair
Sending our heartfelt condolences to Patty and their family … also to the Knox and Dayman families …and to all who knew and loved Jim.
May your memories be a comfort and may God grant you peace and healing.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Patty and family
So sorry to learn of Jim’s passing.
Our condolences to all of the family and friends
Jim was a great guy and will be missed
Jim De Block
Patty, Danielle, Matt and your families
So sad to hear of Jim’s passing, please accept Betty and my condolences.
We remember Jim as a great family man and with a family to be very proud of.
Love from Betty and Jim
Yvonne/Jim Barnetson
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Knox family!
Trudy Archer & Perry Mattson
Patty & Family,
Our sincere condolences. Jim was a gentle kind soul with always a friendly hello to everyone he knew.
Trudy & Perry
Don & Joan Heywood
Patty and family:
So sorry to read of Jim’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Cherish the wonderful memories. Sincerely Don & Joan
Missy Blue
Patty, Danielle and Matthew: I was so sad to hear of Uncle Jim’s passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Rochelle Gibbings
Thinking of you all during this sad time. Deepest condolences.
Ron and Betty Janke
Patty and family, we are so very sorry for your loss of Jim. Jim and I spent a lot of good times together when we were young and I have a lot of fond memories.
Our deepest sympathy.
Ron and Betty Janke
Pat O'Rourke
Patty and Family,
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a true kind gentleman.
Pat O’Rourke
Wilma / Leroy Hoffman
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Our sincere condolences to your family.
Bruce Shaw
Jim was always a quite guy, but with a dry sense of humour and a genuine kindness of spirit. I remember him well as a very good student. I also work with his father. They were two very fine gentlemen. I wish the family the very best in dealing with this untimely loss.
Pete and Deb Timmermans
Sending you Patty and family our heartfelt condolences….keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Pete and Deb
George and Sue Wilson
Patty and family, Jim’s siblings and families, heartfelt condolences on your loss. Jim was a gentle spoken man. We will miss seeing you both out for a walk. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Taylor
Dear Patti and family, I was saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. I want to send my sincere condolences at this time.
Darlene Porter
Condolences to your family for the loss of Jim. May the memories be a blessing.
Bill & Bonnie McNutt
Our Sincere Condolences Patty & family Growing up with the Knox family is a treasured memory for sure Betty Oral & Irene our hearts are sad Jim was a wonderful man & will remembered by many ❤️
Mike Higgins
To the entire family, I send my deepest condolences! I spent a lot of time at the Knox’s house growing up. Jim was always so easy going and a bit of a joker. My heart goes out to all of you! RIP Jim from all my family!
Allan and Patty Case
Our sincere condolences to the family. Cherish the many wonderful memories.
Allan and Patty
Kelly & Nate Holmes
Such a beautiful soul gone to soon. Hugs & strength to aunt Patty, Danielle & Matt.
Prayers faith & love.
Kelly & Nate Holmes
Donna Perry
To the Knox family
So terribly sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I am sure you have many wonderful memories.
With deepest sympathy Donna Perry
Tony and Pam De Jong
Please accept our condolences for your loss. May Jim Rest In Peace.
Mary Ellen Lee (Horrell)
We have fond memories of the Knox family from years ago . Keep your memories close.
Elaine Haugh
Patty and family
Sending my sympathies, Rest in peace Jim
Heather Hamill
Patty and family, we are all so sorry to hear about Jim, a devoted family man…
Fond memories of you both when you where over in Northern Ireland…
Thoughts and prayers with all the family at this sad time…
Sadie Hamill and family (Ballymoney)
Cathy Batten
Dear Patty & Family
My condolences to each of you at this sad time. I will miss seeing you both on your many walks to the north end & back. Cherish the Memories that each of you have of him. Thinking of you all, take care. Sending hugs.
Cathy
Reiny Freiter
Patty,Danielle,Matt and Families
So sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Reiny & Lynda
Dan Heywood
Patty and Family and the Knox family, So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I worked with Jim way back when at Tuckey Beverages. Also enjoyed talking with him when we ran in to each other at Tim Hortons. I trust all the good memories will help you all through this difficult time. Dan
Rose and Keith Brittain
Our sincere condolences to Patty and all the family memories are forever.
Wilma and Derrick Misner
Dear Patty and family ; so saddened to hear of Jim’s passing .He was a true Irish gentleman. Hold your many memories close to your heart.
To my best friend Irene so sorry for the loss of your brother.
Mary Lou & Ron Bilcke
Patty and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Joan Cleave
Betty, Jack and family; S
So sorry for you loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Joan and Donald
Joan Cleave
Betty, Jack and family; So sorry for you loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Joan and Donald
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
To All Knox Family
Please accept our Sincere Condolences
Ron and Glenda Lindenfield
Karen Brown
Patty, Danielle, Matthew and family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of a truly lovely man. His devotion to and love for his family was evident in everything he did. May his name be a blessing.
Hugs, Karen
Lisa Blue
Patty, Danielle, Matthew and family,
I was so sad to hear about Uncle Jim. I have such wonderful memories of him from my childhood. He had such a calming and thoughtful presence and so smart!! He was someone I always tried to model my behaviour from. He truly had a significant impact on me even though most exposure was in my child/teen years. I cherish that impact!
Please take care of yourselves and each other! Cherish those “Jim” memories♥️
Your niece/cousin,
Lisa
Tina & Justin Merner
So sorry for your loss Aunt Patty, Danielle and Matthew. Hold your memories close and may they help you during this difficult time. RIP Uncle Jim, you’re smile will never be forgotten.
jack triebner
TO PATTY AND FAMILY PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCE
FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND JIM KNOX FROM YOUR
SISTER IN LAW AND JIM’S SISTER BETTY ( KNOX ) BLUE AND
BEST FRIEND JACK TRIEBNER HERE IN EXETER .
Irene knox Tomlinson
Sorry for your loss Patty of your best friend. You and your family are in my thoughts
Carolyn Gower
Dear Patty & Family,
We send you our deepest sympathies. We have fond memories from when we lived on Huron Street and the neighborhood get-togethers, Jim was a very kind man. Hold all your cherished memories close at this difficult time.
Take care,
Dan, Carolyn, Blake, Hannah & Kane Gower
Larry & Bonnie Gould
Dear Patty & Family; We are both sad and sorry for all your pain and suffering, losing Jim. Hoping the love and support of family and friends help to comfort you. May the years of loving memories fill your hearts and minds in his absence. Sincerely Larry & Bonnie Gould.
Tony & Alma Dayman
We were blessed to have such kindhearted brother-in-law. He will be missed. Our heart felt condolences for Patty & family cherish your many memories.
Love Tony & Alma