It is with the deepest sadness that the family of Jim Farquharson announces his peaceful passing at the Provincial Palliative Care Centre on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the age of 78 years. Jim will forever be missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Diane (Waite), his children, Lisa (Bruce Carson) and Michael (Michelle), his grandchildren, Jessica Carson (Ryan Hill), Alex Carson, and Chase Farquharson, and his great-granddaughter, Ava Hill. He will also be deeply missed by his siblings Carol Anne (Terry Donnelly), Mary Jane (Dale Zinck), Susan (Roy Ridlington), Robert (Dianne), Ruth (Larry Welton), John (Donna); his sisters-in-law Lorna (Myron Taylor) and Brenda (Alan Rayner); as well as many ‘favourite’ nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and many friends.

 

Jim was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Clare (MacMillan).

 

Jim enjoyed a long and successful career with the Royal Bank of Canada, where he worked from 1966 until his retirement in 2002. He enjoyed retirement even more, having more time devote to his favourite pastimes, one of which was curling. He was a member of three provincial championship teams, and was a past President of the Cornwall Curling Club, where he dedicated much of his time to the sport he loved. He also was very proud and honoured to represent PEI and Canada at the Strathcona Cup in Scotland in 2009.  

He was happiest at the cottage he and Diane built in Darnley, surrounded by family and friends, telling stories and making memories. If he wasn’t at the cottage, he could be found on the golf course or combing the beaches of Thunder Cove with his metal detector in search of hidden treasures. During the winter, he continued this hobby on the shores of St. Augustine, Florida. He cherished the friends he joined for the annual Elroy Ramsay Memorial Bridge Tournament, a tradition that spanned over 30 years. Those games brought him endless joy and laughter, creating a bond that will be fondly remembered by all involved.

 

Jim left a lasting impression on everyone he met, even just briefly. His big smile, warm hug, compassion, kindness and sense of humour will be missed by all who knew him.

 

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses and staff at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre, and the Provincial Palliative Care Centre for their compassion, care and support.

 

Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral Friday from Zion Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dDYCmtaGlQ Interment in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. If so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation or Zion Presbyterian Church. Visiting hours Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.macleanfh.com

 

Donations may be mailed directly to:

 

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation

PO Box 6600

Charlottetown, PE

C1A 8T5

Ph: 902-894-2425

 

Zion Presbyterian Church

135 Prince St.

Charlottetown, PE

C1A 7K2