Glace Bay
The family of James Woodrow ‘Jim’ Dearing is announcing that Jim will be welcomed in heaven by his parents, Harold and Elizabeth Dearing. Jim will also be welcomed by his brothers, Crawford, Danny and Duke Dearing. Jim passed peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Jim was loved and respected by anyone who had the gracious opportunity to meet him. His smile made you smile and made your day. He is known for his love of cars and his adventures in life, but mostly Jim will always be remembered for his love of family. Jim had a natural spirit of being a loving and caring person.
Jim’s memories will always be dear to the mother of his children, Brenda Mintz; son, Michael (Brenda); daughter, Heather; children from his first marriage, Darlene, Janet and Jimmy Joe, all from Ontario; grandchildren, Matthew, Joshua (Cassidy), Zachary (Lauren), Jamie Lee and Bryden; siblings, Bobby, Sharon and Blair, who always stood by his side; as well as several nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation for the late Jim Dearing. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Jim, will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 1 p.m. in The Salvation Army, 40 Union Street, Glace Bay with Majors Rocky and Janice Bishop officiating. Private family interment will take place in Oakfield Cemetery, Marion Bridge, at a later date.
Donations in memory of Jim may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Michael Dearing & Family: No matter how old we are, it is never easy to lose a parent or loved one. Thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. Deepest condolences.
From: Susan & Blair McCormick
I am so so deeply saddened by the passing of Jim. I wish things were different and we could have met…but he will always have a special place in my heart. Rest in peace Dad. I love you..
From: Jan Kelly
I send my condolences to you and to your family during this time of sorrow. The Bible gives a real hope and it promises that your loved one will soon come back to life in a peaceful paradise on the earth. (John 5:28, 29)
Rest peacefully in Heaven Dad. I hope your next adventure is a happy one. I will always love you.❤️💋
Sorry to hear about Jim’s passing.He truly was a nice man he always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
So sorry to hear Jim’s passing .he was a long time friend Rest easy Jim I will miss seeing you around
Dad i will miss you so much. I love you with all.my heart and thank you for helping me raise my 4 beautiful kids. See you again soon…
Jim you where a awsome guy and a good friend i am very proud to have had the chance to know u and call u my friend fly high ol buddy till we meet again . My deepest condolences to the family jim u will b missed ol bud much luv and respect
Jim was one of our Tim buddies he newer called me by my right name he always called me Wendy not Nancy he will be missed
Rest in peace Uncle Jimmy, hoping you go on a peaceful journey. Lots of love and prayers to your family.
sorry to hear about Jim. Many years ago, I hung around with Heather and Jim always treated her friends like a Dad so we called him Papa Jim. He was a very caring man who loved his kids and family. Sending lots of love, prayers and condolences to you all. RIP Papa Jim.
R.I.P Jim, just know you left your mark in so many memories!
Clarence and I would see and talk with you in town all the time especially at Tims Rest in Peace my friend
I worked with Jim, a very nice man, sorry for your loss
Bobby, Blair and families, sorry to hear about your brother. Deepest sympathies to you, the extended Dearing family and Jim’s many friends. May he rest in peace.
Sorry to hear that Jim passed away. I met him on a number of occasions. He was the type of guy you liked “from the get go”.