peacefully at home early Saturday morning November 23, 2024. Jim Oliver of Lion’s Head in his 80th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Dannah (nee Berry) for 53 years. Greatly missed by daughter Jaye (Trevor) of Kincardine and son Tyler (Amanda) of Port Macquarie, Australia. Greatest Gramps of Colton, Jackson, Adelyn and Emerson of Kincardine and Sienna and Cayden of Australia. Brother and Brother-in-law to Lois (Lee Kirkby), Chris Oliver and Madelyn (Michael Connolly). Predeceased by brother George and parents Robert and Jean Oliver and in-laws Merle and Bea Berry. Teacher, Mentor, Coach to 3 generations on the Bruce Peninsula. Jimmy O spent his early years in Stratford, where even though he was small for his age excelled at hockey. Some of the greatest memories of his youth were spent on the ice including winning the Peewee Young Canada Hockey Week Tournament in Goderich in 1958. Some of his teammates went on to play in the NHL for Detroit and thus began his lifelong obsession with the Detroit Red Wings. In 1973, Dannah and Jim relocated to Lion’s Head for teaching jobs. As a Geography teacher, he enjoyed exploring every nook and cranny on the Peninsula and when asked about travelling abroad he would say, “I have found paradise on the Peninsula, why would I want to leave?” In later years, they did enjoy lots of adventure and travel to spend time with Ty and his family in Australia. In 2000, after a nearly 30 year career “Mr. O” decided it was time to retire. He spent his retirement on the golf course and cruising around listening to old time rock and roll in his 1951 Ford pick up and most recently the 1986 Mustang. Details of a Celebration of Life to follow. Expressions of remembrance to the Lion’s Head Hospital via Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com
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