MATTHEW, James Matthew

MATTHEW, James  –

May 6, 1934 – July 21, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James “Jim” Allan Matthew, on July 21, 2023, at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH), peacefully and with family.

Jim was a strong, tenacious and devoted family man that touched the lives of many.

Jim was born in Toronto, Ontario Canada and spent many summers with family and friends at Balsam Lake and later Jack’s Lake.

He married the love of his life, Arlene May Phillips, in 1956; and had three wonderful children, Lisanne, Susan and Robert, whom he treasured and was immensely proud of. Arlene and Jim recently celebrated their 67th Wedding Anniversary together with family.

Lisanne and Bill, Susan and David and Robert and Chrissy were all blessed to have had vacations and time with Jim. He leaves behind amazing grandchildren, Chelsey, Steven, Kristopher, Tavis and Jonathan.

He also leaves behind his dear sister, Catharine Ball and brother-in-law, John Ball and their children, Jennifer and Bill; as well as his sister-in-law, Beverly Wyatt and her husband, Robert Wyatt.

The family thanks the OTMH and the staff at Amica in Oakville for their excellent care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice.

A private family service will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Oakville.