Paterson, James Grant (Died)

It is with a heavy heart that we

announce the passing of Jim

Paterson, formerly of Ajax and

Oshawa, following a battle with

Covid-19 at Port Perry Place.

The first son of Jack and Leta

Paterson, Jim had a

determined constitution and

overcame many hardships

throughout his life. These

included almost losing an eye

at 13 to a bb shot when he was

playing with friends and a

motorcycle accident that left

him unconscious for 35 days

when he was 17. The resulting

brain injury forever changed

his young life but his strong

determination to survive and

stubborn independence

helped him cope with the

challenges he would face

throughout his adult life.

Having grown up in Ajax, Jim

eventually settled into his own

condo in south Oshawa where

he lived until moving into long

term care in Port Perry. He

worked for many years at

Fittings in south Oshawa until

the plant closed and then at a

variety of jobs until sidelined

by continued unemployment.

During his working career he

was a dedicated blood donor.

He donated over 100 pints for

which he received and

cherished an award certificate

for his efforts. With his sense

of humor and not one to ever

miss an opportunity, Jim said it

was a small price to pay for

coffee and cookies. Jim was

also an avid lover of Jazz and

the Blues and through the

years, amassed a collection of

over 5000 albums. He was

well liked and a very kind soul,

willing to help who ever

needed it. He will be missed by

all who knew him. Jim is

survived by his brothers Larry

and wife Linda, John and wife

Fran, and Glen and wife

Donna, and his nieces and

nephews, Christopher, Troy,

Shannon, Alyssa and Neil, and

a great-uncle to Liam, Jasper,

Emma, Austin and Avery. He

will also be sorely missed by

many cousins and their

families. The family would like

to thank the doctors and staff

at Port Perry Place for their

loving care of the residents

and their dedication to fighting

this terrible virus. Due to

COVID-19 restrictions private

arrangements have been

entrusted to the WAGG

FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen

Street in Port Perry (905-985-

2171). If friends so desire,

memorial donations can be

made to a charity of choice.

Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com