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Peacefully passed away at the Lady Dunn Health Centre with family at his side on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Debora. He will be remembered by the mother of their children, Norma. Father of Scott (Linda), Cameron (Elizabeth), Stuart (Nancy), and Murray (Heather). Grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of three. Jim was predeceased by his parents Charles and Lillian, and by his brother John.
In 1958, Jim and Norma opened the first Chiropractic Office in Wawa. Jim will also be remembered for his pottery, photography, and developing the ByHands Festival.
A special Thank you to the Palliative Care Staff at Lady Dunn Health Centre for their care and compassion.
In keeping with Jim’s wishes there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Cremation has taken place at River’s Edge Crematorium in Sault Ste. Marie. If you so desire, Memorial donations can be made to the Lady Dunn Hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa.
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Deb and family members I was so very sad to hear of Jim,s passing .Sending love, prayers and Condolences to you all my heart goes out to you and yours.Keep well my friend and remember that you are loved and cared about. Love always Dodie
I knew Jim growing up in Wawa. His presence will be missed by all who had the opportunity to meet him.
My deep condolences to the family
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Jim will be fondly remembered – he has been loved and admired for his healing hands, his creativity, and his hearty laugh. My condolences to Deb and all of his family.
Condolences to Debora and the family. I had many a visits with James back in the day. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.
I had planned to drop in to see you folks. Marlene had told me that Jim was not doing well. I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for the time we shared – the dinners, smokes and conversation and efforts to make our world a better place. All of these memories have been cherished from the moment they came to be. I wish for you ample strength and courage as you adapt to the next chapter without Jim. I hope that someday you can derive some measure peace in the knowledge that you have both positively influenced so many of us. Hugs.
Barb and Wayne McGill from 60 years ago .Jim treated both Barb and I as Doctor.Norma inspired me to bake bread and i made it for my family for 40 years .Jim and Norma taught pottery and when I retired I was drawn back to unique , earthy scent and tactile sensation of clay .Both were good’uns ,very unique and interesting people who introduced Barb and I to many new concepts!
I admired Jim’s search for local clay bodies for his work and I believe his flood mud was a success .I will think of him every time I wedge or throw clay
Jim Sanders’ wonderful pottery, we all have pieces in our homes, the cream and sugar bowl given to us as a wedding gift, the bowls, the mugs, the beautiful ceramic framed visual of Old Woman Bay we gifted mom for her 70th. ..another simple plaque for the wall of pressed flowers, how can we ever forget his beautiful artistry, we won’t. May he rest in the light and my sincere condolences to his family for your loss.