In loving memory
James “Jim” Bain
(1929-2013)
Mr. James “Jim” Jamieson Bain, beloved husband of the late Patricia Bain of Hillcrest Mines, Alberta, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2013 at the age of 83 years and with his family at his side.
Born on October 10, 1929 in Hillcrest Mines, Alberta, Jim was the youngest son of Alex and Susan Bain. He received his formal education at the Hillcrest and Bellevue schools and later gained employment with the local coal mine. On March 23, 1951, Jim married Pat Jamieson of Bellevue, Alberta and together they raised four children and parented two foster children.
Jim will always be remembered for his zest for life, his charming sense of humour, those famous ‘Jim Bain eyebrows’, his willingness to accept you as you are, his ability to bring a smile to peoples’ faces and his caring and compassionate nature. Jim’s long known loyalty to the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs was only bested by his devotion to his family.
Family was everything to Jim! He took tremendous pride in the lives and accomplishments of his entire clan.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Bonnie (Renso) Castellarin, Jim (Brenda) Bain, Doug (Janice) Bain and Susan (Anthony) Reti; his grandchildren, Joan Yvette (Errol) Kutcher, Bryan Castellarin, Angela (Larry) Mark, Mikaela Bain and James Reti; his great-grandchildren, Alexzandra, Taylor, Gavin, Ashton and Ryder; his great-great-grandchildren, Sebastian and Haeven; his sister, Margaret Hunter; his brothers-in-law, Doug (Lexi) Jamieson and John Hudak; and numerous nieces & nephews, extended family and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife, Pat Bain; his parents, Alex & Susan Bain; his brother, Alex Bain; and his many cherished in-laws.
The Prayer Service will be held on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Holy Trinity RC Church in Blairmore with Jim’s son-in-law, Rev. Renso Castellarin officiating.
The Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Holy Trinity RC Church with Fr. Ben Marino, Fr. Freddy Valdivia & Fr. Thomas Vadassery as Celebrants.
Donations in memory of the late Jim Bain will be gratefully accepted towards the CNP Health Fdn, “Greatest Needs” program, Bag 1, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0 and the Holy Trinity RC Church Building Fund, Box 1410, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0. Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.
Fantin's Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.