James, Julia Margaret 'Marg'
Julia ‘Margaret’ James (nee Richmond) of Ravenna passed away peacefully, Friday, September 8, 2023, at Grey Gables Nursing Home in Markdale.
Dearly loved wife of the late Jesse James and loving mother of the late Laura James.
Survived by her loving son Mark and his wife Karen, grandchildren Ruth and Rolan, sister Jean Gillespie, brother Bill Richmond and sister-in-law Muriel Smith (Eric). Predeceased by parents Clarence and Margaret Richmond (Acres) and stepmother Hazel Richmond.
Margaret lived her life in service to others: to her family, to her friends, to her community, and to her students. She was a loved and respected teacher who intimately understood that a loving, caring and understanding adult, has the power to shape a child’s life and change the world. She ran her classroom with quiet confidence, with the expectation that all students would give their best, and with the understanding that each child had special gifts, and not necessarily academic ones. She gave selflessly to her church, teaching in the Sunday School, serving as deacon, and was organist for more than a generation. She showed how to live one’s faith through loving actions, and strong, steadfast determination. She was a valued colleague and a loyal friend. She was a town girl who became a farm woman, and as such, successfully learned to cook, and bake, and can, and pickle. She became famous for her butter tarts, and gravy, and always had a pot of coffee brewing and cookies ready for anyone who came through her door. Above all, she was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She taught her children and grandchildren that giving is better than taking, that quiet confidence is better than pride, and that love, kindness, hope, and faith support us through life’s challenges, heartbreaks, and triumphs. She was a truly remarkable woman and her influence, support, hope, and love have made the world a better place.
Please join Marg’s family for a service celebrating her life on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at 11 o’clock, at First Baptist Church, 72 Bruce St., Thornbury.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the First Baptist Church, Thornbury (Cheques Only) or Events for Life would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Marg was a really nice person. Sincere condolences to all of her family.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Sorry Mark, and family for your loss, first Jesse and now Marg, we are so sorry, pretty soon there will be none of the original people left and the 6th line has suffered a big loss.
Marg and Don Sheridan
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Dear Mark, Karen & family, we are thinking of you all as your mom was a very special lady to our family. She always had time for a chat and she thought Kevin was extra special. Her laugh was infectious and facial expressions priceless. She will be missed but we are so blessed to have had her in our lives. Sending heartfelt sympathies and love during this difficult time.
Love, Kevin & Theresa Vail & family
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Dear Mark, Karen, Ruth, Rolan, Jean & Bill
What a beautifully written tribute for your Mom, grandma and sister.
Marg was truly a wonderful loving person that gave so much to so many. She touched the lives of so many and will be remembered with love and respect.
We knew her as family through the Acres and Whately family, but also as a colleague at BVCS.
Each of you will have so many memories to cherish and hold in your hearts and mind.
Our heartfelt condolences to all of you.
XO
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
I loved working with Marg. Sorry for loss Mark, Karen, Ruth & Rolan.
Brenda Prentice
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Deepest condolences to family. Marg was such a wonderful teaching companion. Absolutely wonderful with her children. She will be missed b1y many with great memories.
John Matheson
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Had the pleasure of meeting Marg , when our daughter Christine was in her class .
Mrs James was a loving and caring teacher who saw something positive in each child .,
Deepest sympathy to Mark ,Karen and family , R.I.P marg
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Mark, Karen, Ruth and Rolan – our sincere condolences on Marg’s passing. Marg was a wonderful lady, and we know she will be missed.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss
She was a very wonderful person
She will be truly missed and remembered by everyone that got the pleasure to meet her
Shelly, Dan, Jesse, Josh Harrison
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
A beautiful tribute to a wonderful and thoughtful person and a great neighbor.
My thoughts, prayers and my condolences are with you during this difficult time.
Margaret has joined Jesse in Heaven.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Very sorry to hear ,our condolences to all the family .Marg was a very very nice lady with a heart of gold .
Gary and Bev Dillon
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Condolences to the James family. Marg was a great person and an excellent teacher.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Mark, Karen, Muriel and families
I am sorry to learn of Margaret’s passing. She was such a welcoming and lovely woman and although I did not see her often, when you did see her, she always made you feel like you had just spoken with her yesterday. On behalf and Phyllis and Oscar Leeder’s family in Muskoka, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Brenda (Leeder) Brown
(Grandaughter of Edna James Baker)
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Sending sincere condolences to
Mark, Karen, Ruth, Roland, Jean and Bill.
Marg was a much loved cousin and will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Mark and family, deepest condolences, Such a great and caring lady.
Linda Hutchinson
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Mark and Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your memories bring you peace and joy at this sad time.
Valerie Shaw
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
A lifelong friend since grade one… my sincere sympathy to Bill and Jean, and Mark and Karen & family.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Marg was such a kind, caring and compassionate woman. Always had a smile.
Jason had the pleasure of having Marg for a teacher in grade two. Such a great teacher,everything that was said about her teaching style in that beautiful eulogy was true.
A lovely lady who will be missed but not forgotten.
Bruce & I send our sincere condolences to your families.
Kathy & Bruce Green
Thursday, September 14, 2023
A beautiful tribute and a great loss to the 6th Line. Our condolences to Mark and Karen and their family.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Mark, Karen and families we our sorry for the loss of your loved one, our condolences, thinking of you at the this difficult time
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Mark and Karen
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a lovely lady . Thinking of you all during this difficult time .
Katherine Turmaine ( Poirier)
Friday, September 15, 2023
Mark and Karen and Family;
Words cannot express the sadness in losing a loved one. Margaret was a lovely, caring lady. I can see her playing the piano in church and the last time at Grey Gables where I saw her.
The lovely tribute of Marg said it all, well spoken.
Love to all
Friday, September 15, 2023
Dear Mark, Karen, Ruth, Rolan, Jean and Bill,
We are thinking of you all in your loss of Marg.
I enjoyed and valued my friendship with Marg. We were colleagues for many years while teaching at BVCS.
You will all have many fond memories of Marg to treasure.
Bev
Friday, September 15, 2023
Our condolences to Mark, Karen, and family,
Margaret and Jesse were the first people Judy and I met when we arrived on the 6th Line as “the new couple from Toronto who bought Gib McArthur’s place”. Over the years we came to value their friendship and appreciate the many ways Jesse and Margaret helped us.
In one of my last visits with Jesse, he stopped at the end of our lane and called me over to his truck. He said he wanted to show me something that was very important to him.
It was a photo of Margaret.
Eric and Judy Skeoch
Friday, September 15, 2023
Mark, Karen and family
I am so very sorry for your loss. Marg was such a lovely lady and loved by so many. You have given her a beautiful tribute.
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Friday, September 15, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. May the warm memories help guide you through this challenging time.
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Dear family I’m incredibly sorry to hear of Mrs James passing although I’m most certain she’s in Heaven enjoying every minute of it just as she did life in earth!
Mrs. James was one of my teachers in public school and she encouraged my singing as a itsy bitsy little girl and I carried and used that talent proudly right into my adulthood, she also taught me my very first Sunday School lesson too. See you Mrs. James when the trumpet sounds!.
Meigen
Saturday, September 16, 2023
It is very sad to hear of Margaret’s passing. She was definitely part of the foundation of the 6th line which I will always consider home. Margaret was a great neighbour and would stop by to see my father once in a while while she was out on her faithful daily walk down our side road.
Margaret played the piano for many many years at the Rock Union Annual Picnic Service and picnic. She was always smiling and welcoming and I always looked forward to seeing her there.
My sincere condolences to Mark, Karen and their family in their profound loss. I know you have many wonderful memories of your mother and grandmother.
Lynda Marshall Bumstead
John Marshall
Monday, September 18, 2023
Mark, Karen, Ruth and Rolan,
We’re so sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing (it’s hard not to write Mrs. James!) We have so many wonderful memories from family and community events to school. She will be so missed by so many. Sending you lots of love. Jen, Kevin, Paige and Addie.
Monday, September 18, 2023
Walking into Mrs. James’ class as a 7 year old was like experiencing the warm sun on your skin after a long winter. Indeed, I still remember her encouraging each and every one of us in the classroom and recognizing our unique gifts. That year I became an avid reader and soaked up as much as she would teach me.
It’s with sadness that I received the news of her passing. Taking that year of experience, I can only imagine how such a loving and caring woman will be missed by her family. My deepest condolences and heartfelt thanks for sharing her with me as a child in Thornbury.
Monday, September 18, 2023
To the James family
So sorry to hear this news. I will always remember Mrs. James as a kind and wonderful soul. A great loss to her family and friends.
May her memory be a blessing.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
My condolences to all Marg’s family; Mark, Karen, Ruth and Rolan.
I am thinking especially of you Ruth; I know that you had a very special relationship with your Grandma. Your Grandma was your encouragement and she always supported you with her love and generosity. You were a wonderful and loving granddaughter to her and I loved hearing your stories of times that you spent with your Grandma James. Keeping you close in my heart Ruth as you cherish your memories of your Grandma.
Jennifer Dorgelo
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
So sorry for your loss, Marg was an great friend from the Baptist Church for many years and played the piano for many great years. She will be missed but nor forgotten, may you rest in peace dear friend.
Friday, September 22, 2023
To Mark, Karen and family:
I will remember Mrs. James very fondly and have a full heart for you and yours.
With love and affection, Wayne and family
P.S. Still miss you, too, Miss Laura!
Monday, September 25, 2023
Our deepest condolences Bill and family on Marg’s passing. She was a lovely person and always had a lovely smile.
Sincerely, Marian (Holmes) McMicking and Jim.
Monday, September 25, 2023
Mark, Karen & Family – I have been away & just read about your Mom. She was a very Special Lady, Teacher & Friend to me! I have many wonderful memories of her that I will enjoy as I think of her!
Your memories will be very special too – enjoy the happy ones & the sad ones too – they will make the grieving process easier! I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers! Take Care & God Bless! Bonnie Hammond