February 24, 1930 - July 30, 2023

With sadness, the family of James Irwin (“Jim”) Bertrand announce his quiet passing on July 30, 2023.

Born February 24, 1930, Dad was the second of 5 sons born to the late Allan Irwin Bertrand and Vera Noreen (Hurst) Bertrand.

Dad is survived by his 4 children: Suzanne Hill (late Herb), Catherine Pike (Ken), Michael, and Lizabeth Raja (Peter Giannokopoulos), his 4 granddaughters Emily Milic (Nik), Victoria Pike, Madelyne Raja, and Danielle Raja (Shamus Drumm) and his 2 great grandsons Mateo and Leo Milic.

Dad is also survived by his brothers Allan “Hank” Bertrand (Lynn) and Kenneth Bertrand (late Barb) and many nieces and nephews and their families.

In addition to his parents and son-in-law Herb, Dad was predeceased by his younger brother and best friend Robert (“Bob”) and an older brother in infancy.

Dad also said farewell to two wives, both named Barbara: Barbara Agnes (Polson) (“Mom”) and Barbara Marie (Bertrand) (Kilroy).

Dad’s working career spanned decades with General Motors in Oshawa, Ontario and Ste. Therese, Quebec.

Dad loved travelling, get togethers with family and friends, story-telling, restoring antique cars, building barns, gardening and walking his dogs, two Westies both named Sassy.

He was an avid reader and the cartons of National Geographic back issues are proof of that.

At Dad’s request there will be no funeral or life celebration.

Cremation has taken place with private burial at a later date.

Dad loved gardening; in lieu of sending flowers in his memory, we hope you plant some in your own garden and think fondly of him.

Online condolences can be made at wctownfuneralchapel.com .