Peacefully with family by his side, on Friday, November 24, 2017 Jim passed away in his 84th year. Jim lived in Exeter for over 6o years and was originally from Goderich. Beloved husband of Elaine (Hawkins) Pinder for over 63 years. Dear father of Ann and Bart DeVries of Exeter, Ken and Kim Pinder of Exeter, and Brenda Pinder Parsons and Randy Parsons of Barrie. Dear grandfather of Robert (Adriane), Rebecca (Chris); Kristy (Matt), Karly (Matt), Kelsey (Mike); James ‘Jamie’, and Oriah. Dear great-grandfather of Chloe, Hayden; and Jace. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Grace Menarik, Ann Feagan, Ernie (Bobbie) Pinder, Marie Holmes and Barbara Hawkins. Predeceased by parents John and Jean (Anderson) Pinder, eldest brother Gordon (Jackie) Pinder, brother-in-laws Elijah Manarik, Elwyn Feagan, Jim Hawkins, and Ken Holmes. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Jim was a lifetime member of the Exeter Lions Club and the Exeter Curling Club, and member of the Exeter Legion, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at the R.C.L. – R.E. Pooley – Branch #167 (Exeter Legion), 316 William Street, Exeter on Sunday, December 3rd from 1-4 PM, with Words of Remembrance held at 2:30 PM. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements. Cremation with private family interment Maitland Cemetery, Goderich.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Society– Huron County, McCormick Home (Memory Lane), Stratford and District Ostomy Association, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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Leisa Stephenson
Anne and family: We were saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. Sending you and your family hugs. We hope you are able to find some peace and comfort in the coming days.
The Ritchie family
Maria Hamather
Dear Elaine; Ann & Bart; Ken & Kim; Brenda & Randy and families:
We offer our sincere condolences and hope you find comfort in each other and all of your treasured memories.
Sincerely Tim & Maria
John and Jean Rudderham
Ken , Kim and the entire Pinder family: So very sorry to hear of your loss. We will be thinking of your families often over these coming weeks. Our sincerest condolences.
George and Sue Wilson
Elaine and family, you have our sincere sympathy on Jim’s passing. Cherish your wonderful memories. Prayers. George and Sue Wilson
Joyce Black
Elaine and all the Pinder families – Sincere sympathy in the passing of Jim. Thinking of you all at this sad time and hold the good memories close to your hearts. Take care of each other.
Sandi & Ken Bergmann
We offer our deepest sympathies for the loss of a husband, a father, a grandfather and a great grandfather. Keep good memories close to your heart and find strength in each other.
Pam and John Bobbette
Dear Aunt Elaine, Ann, Ken, Brenda and families, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of our Uncle Jim. Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. We wish we could be there in person and give you all a hug but unfortunately we are down south and will not be back in time. We know it will be a great celebration of his wonderful life. Love Pam, John and family
Norma Khan
Elaine, Ken, Ann, Brenda and family—Know that your friends are with you to share in your sorrow with Jim’s passing. Enjoy the memories–they will give you comfort. Love you Elaine. Blessings , Norma
Bill & Linda Farquhar
Sorry to hear about Jim. Every time we talked to Jim, it was pretty obvious how proud he was of his family. Cherish the good memories.
Mark@Judy Cronyn
Elaine Ann&Bart, Ken&Kim,Brenda&Randy and families.
Our sincere sympathy to the whole family.
Cherish your memories.
Mark and Judy
Doug and Karen Courtney.
Ken,Kim & Family, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Father. May he rest in peace.. God Bless, Doug & Karen
Marion McCarter
To the Pinder Families
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. May the memories you have when Jim
was well become treasures to you now and as you journey forward. Deepest Sympathy.
Rowland and Patricia Howe
To the Pinder family
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your father/grandfather. Sincere condolences to you all.
Rowland and Patricia Howe
Mark & Karen Tuckey
Elaine, Ann, Bart, Ken, Kim, Brenda, Randy and families
Please know we are thinking of you all, our condolences.
Mark & Karen
Jack triebner
To Ann & Bart sorry to hear about Jim passing
I have known Jim for many years .
Jack and friend Betty Blue .
Sharyn Kyle-Crawford
Kim
On behalf of the Exeter Senior Ladies golf league you have our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Exeter Golf Club Senior Ladies
Ben and Barb Dietrich
Elaine, Ken, Ann, Brenda and Familes,
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Cherish your wonderful memories you have with him! Unfortunately we will be unable to attend the Celebration of Life on Sunday, but we will be with you in our thoughts! Hugs to all!
Mariane Hossfeod
Dear Family of Jim,
As a volunteer on Memory Lane I will miss seeing Jim. He always had a smile when I greeted him. My humble condolences to all.
Mariane
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Elaine & all of Jim’s family, sending heartfelt sympathy in his passing. May it be of comfort to know he is resting in peace. Keeping you in our thoughts.
Brad & Anne
Karen Mahon
So sorry for your loss Ken. Sincerely, Barry and Karen Mahon
Matt & Janet Clarke & family & staff of Exeter Chrysler
Elaine and families
Our deepest sympathy. Jim was an amazing man. He will be missed by so many.
Tom/Noella Triebner
Elaine and family. Thinking of you at this time of loss of Jim. May all the special memories bring comfort during this difficult time. Tom/Noella
Janice MacAdam
to Elaine and family, So sorry for your loss,have good memories of our times togeather!.
Joe & Marilyn Dewan
Elaine &family
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We had a lot of good times together!
Frank&Janet Frank Winters
Ken and Kim and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Losing a loved one is hard because we miss them, but knowing they are in a better place with no suffering gives us comfort. Our condolances
Joan Finkbeiner
To the Pinder family. My deepest sympathy to all. Treasure all the memories you had together.
Joan Finkbeiner
Ray and Judy Mills
Pinder Family;
Please accept our deepest condolences at your loss. I know it has been a very tough last few years. Diseases like this are so devastating to both the patient and their family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Jerry and Alice
To the Pinder Family, we extend our sincere sympathy.Special hug for Kelsey. Jerry and Alice MacLean
Kent
Brenda, we’re so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, yet grateful for the long and fulfilling life that he had, and for the thoughtful care he received at McCormick House, as my Dad did and Mom still does.
Our thoughts are with you,
Kent, Julie, Alison, and Cameron
Marlene Guy
Grace Pinder Menarik, sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your brother, Jim.
He will live on in your wonderful memories. Marlene Guy
Marion cCurdy
Bart, Ann and family. My sincere sympathy on the loss of a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Tom Raymond
Elaine, Ann & Bart, Ken & Kim, Brenda & Randy.
We were very sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. He was a great neighbour, always willing to lend a helping (and knowledgeable) hand. Our sincere condolences to the entire family.
Tom & Cathy Raymond
George and Lois Godbolt
Lois and I wish to offer our condolences to Elaine and all Jim’s family. Over many years I learned many things from Jim, both as a younger Lion and as a friend. Unfortunately we will be unable to attend on December 3 but our thoughts will be with all of you. George
John and Alison Lloyd
Dear Elaine and Family, So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Thinking of you.
John and Alison.
Carol & John Coleman
Dear Elaine and family; sharing my heartfelt sympathy at this time of loss. In part you will mourn, however may you have peace of mind that your loved one will now rest in eternal peace.
Fred and Christina Godbolt
To the entire Pinder Family. Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Jim. Thinking of you.
Betty & Jim Deblock
Elaine, Ann & Bart, Ken & Kim and family,
Sincere sympathy to each of you. I hope that your memories will comfort you in the days and month ahead.
Jim & Betty DeBlock
Don & Edith Lewis & Family
Elaine and Family
Please accept our sincere condolence at this sad time.
Cherish his lovely memories and He will never be Forgotten.
Tom and Carol Arthur
Pinder Family
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s death. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Phil de Haan
My sympathies to you all in this time of loss. May the upcoming celebration of life be a great time of memories and laughter for all of Jim’s family and friends.
Julie Kennedy
Elaine and Family
Thinking of you all during this diffucult time. I enjoyed all the times I spent with Jim and Elaine.
John and Liz Stephens
From North Myrtle Beach S.C. Elaine & family . Sending our deepest condolences on your loss . Jim was ”Mr . Lion” that`s for sure , for his club & community . He will be missed God Bless . John & Liz Stephens
Ted and Nancy Horton
So sorry to hear of the passing of Jim Pinder. Our sympathy to the family.
Larry and Liz taylor
Elaine, Anne, Ken, Brenda and family. We are so sorry to hear of Jims passing.
Michael Higgins
Elaine, Ann &Ken,
Jim was a “Great All Round Guy”
He will be Missed by Many!
My thoughts are with you all.
R.I.P. JimI
Karen & Randy Stanlake
Anne, Bart and family,
Our hearts go out to you at this most difficult time. He lives on in the memories tucked away in the hearts of those who loved him.
Vera A rmstrong
E laine, Anne and families
Thinking of you at this time of loss, May all the special memories bring comfort during this difficult time
Vera
Steve and Nancy, Jim and Suzy Turnbull
Ken,Kim and Family Our sincere sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Brian & Janet Wedlake
Elaine Ken and Kim and family
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Jim.
Our thoughts are with you at the very sad time.
Evelyn Vincent
Ann & Bart, Ken & Kim and families
Sincere Sympathy to each of you. May the many good memories help bring peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Karen L Brown
Ann and Bart, my condolences to you and your entire family on the passing of your father. I hope that your memories will comfort you in the days and months ahead.
Karen L Brown
Eddy Dykstra
Ann,Bart and family,
My sincere condolences.
Eddy Dykstra, formily of Exeter
Dianne Gould-Brown
Sorry for the loss of your dear Dad Brenda. Thinking of you, Dianne & family
Bob and Helen Coates
Our sympathy to Elaine, Ken, Ann, Brenda and families. May the good memories be a comfort to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Helen Coates
Glenn and Missy Pfaff
Bart and Ann, my deepest condolences to you and your family. These will be difficult times. Our best wishes to all of you for peaceful remembrance.
Sharon and Jim O’Toole
Dear Elaine and Family
We are truly sorry to read of Jim’s passing today. He was a great neighbour and friend. Our sympathy to the whole family.
Sharon and Jim O’Toole
Bill and Dianne Dietrich
Elaine, Ann, Ken, Brenda and families,
Our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of your family. Memories are your treasure.
Beth/Seneca
Dear Bart, Ann, Rebecca, Rob, Adrienne, Chris, and family,
Our thoughts are with you as you remember your dad and grandpa. I know he will be missed fondly.
Beth Hundey and Seneca Sanford
John and Linda Wuerh
Elaine Anne,Ken,and Brenda and families
Jim was a wonderful man and was so dedicated to the Lions and his family. He will be greatly missed but cherish the memories you have when he was well. You have our deepest sympathy
Dave MacLeod
To the entire Pinder family – I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I met Jim when the Lions were helping with the Relay for Life at SHDHS, as well as the Musical Ride, and he was a fine man, and he was certainly proud of his grandchildren! May happy memories, and the love and support of your family and friends help sustain you during this difficult time.
Bill & Janice Brock
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Pinder family at this difficult time.
Marion Urquhart
Bart, Anne and family
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your father.
Mike and Marion
Patricia & Dave Spence
Ken, Kim & Family..
We are so sorry to learn of your Dad’s & Grandfather’s passing… please know you are in our thoughts & prayers…
The Spence Family
Pat & Gwen O'Rourke
Elaine, Ann, Ken, Brenda and all your families,
Our condolences to you at this difficult time in your lives.
Pat and Gwen O’Rourke
Joan Cleave
Elaine, Ken, Ann, Brenda and families: I am saddened to hear of Jims passing….he was always such a wonderful neighbour…..your memories of him will keep him near to you forever…you are in my thoughts at this sad time…
Eugene and Linda Webber
Ann, Bart and family:
Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends
Sincerely Eugene and Linda Webber
Joyce Larry Eveland.
Dear Elaine and family, we are sorry to hear about Jims passing. We have had many good memories of Jim thru Lions Club and all the good work he did for them. Keep all the good memories close to your heart. Again deepest sympathy. Joyce, Larry, Christie, Cameron and Cory Eveland and their familes.
lion Bill Crump
Elaine and family. Jim was a good lion and we really missed him ,.the last few years
Ron & Glenda Lindenfield
Elaine, Ann, Ken, Brenda and Family
Our sincere condolences, keep all those wonderful memories in your heart
Tom Hartai
Elaine and family.
On behalf of my family please accept my deepest condolences at this time.
“Lion” Jim will be missed by many .
Tom Hartai &family
Paul Anstett
Our humblest condolences to you Elaine and Family. Jim was a thoughtful, caring and hard working companion. We have lost another great humanitarian and Heaven has gained another Angel. May he rest easy in the arms of His Lord.
Paul & Beth Anstett & Family
Linda Marsden
Elaine and family, thinking of you, hugs to all
Lion Lawrence Stevens
Elaine. From our family to you and your family Jim will be missed. Lion Lawrence Stevens .
Jeff & Teresa Young
Ken & Kim and family Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad and Grandfather Our thoughts and prayers are with at this time Jeff & Teresa Young
Rob and Michelle Reid
Elaine and family, our deepest condolences to you all. Jim will surely be missed but fondly remembered. I will always remember Jim for his many words of wisdom and his mentorship during my early years in Lions. Rest in peace Jim!
Bonnie Westlake
My deepest sympathy to the entire Pinder family at this sad time.
Glenn & Joan Kells
Elaine and family, Our sincere sympathy to your families at this sad time .We will all miss him. RIP Jim.
Jim and Verla Russell
To the Pinder Family:
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Jim.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Ron and Anne Helm
Ann and Bart, please accept our most sincere condolences on your loss. Thinking of you at this terribly sad time.
Ron and Anne Helm
Jim / Yvonne Barnetson.
Our deepest sympathy to Elaine,Ann,Ken ,Brenda and their families.Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. There will be a lot of great memories of Jim you will share. I am sure he will be missed but he is in a good place now. Rest in peace Jim. God Bless .