James Remy Donaldson Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Remy Donaldson (Tillsonburg, Ontario), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on May 7, 2026 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Remy Donaldson to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Muir Donaldson and Nellie Vandenbergh; and his brother Douglas of Hamilton. He is survived by: his wife Katherine; his children, Carolyn (Pat Lush) of Bradford, Thomas (Marjorie Feuerstein) of London, Remy (Katharine) of Long Beach and New York; his grandchildren, Cody, Amber, Devon, Kyrra, Jeremy, Katelyn, Drake and Reid; and his nieces and nephews, Rori-Jane and Robbie.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial And (262 Broadway, Tillsonburg, ON N4G3R7). A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Tillsonburg Baldwin Place Recreation Centre (142 Weston Dr, Milton, ON L9T0V6).

Memorial contributions to "Woodingford Lodge" (cheques to "Oxford County" for the Tillsonburg resident activities fund) or the "Rotary Club of Tillsonburg" or to "World Vision" or the "Canadian Cancer Society" (for research) or the "Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners" would be appreciated by the family and can be made via Jim's online tribute page at http://www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes (519) 842-4238. The family has chosen to send donations to ROTARY CLUB OF TILLSONBURG CHARITABLE TRUSTDonate Now (https://donate.mytributegift.org).