In the arms of his loving family, as the sun set april 10th, James Forbes (Jim) Duthie passed away peacefully. Beloved husband and best friend of Sheila (nee code) for 62 years. cherished father of Merydee Duthie (David Radburn), kristy Brundage (Michael) and James Duthie (Cheryl). Much loved Bapa to Mackenzie and Alannah Radburn, Harrison, carter, anna and emmett Brundage, Jared, Darian and Gracie Duthie. Will be dearly missed by his extended family in B.C, who though far away in distance were always close to his heart. A kamloops boy, Jim joined the RCMP at age 19, fulfilling a boyhood dream. Over his 35 year career, he served in Ontario, alberta, British columbia and Nova Scotia, retiring in 1986 as Assistant commissioner. Jim and Sheila retired to Big clear Lake, near arden, Ontario. Over the years, the cottage welcomed family, friends, friends of family and friends of friends. it's been the site of christenings, a wedding, grandkids' end of school parties, easter Sunday breakfasts, canada Day fireworks, Christmas gatherings, and Jim and Sheila's 50th and 60th anniversary parties. Jim drove the boat for endless waterskiing and tubing runs, planted a plethora of petunias, and always insisted on washing the dishes.…
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