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JIM MICHAEL
Born: Jul 06, 1953
Date of Passing: Oct 23, 2020
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JIM MICHAEL
July 6, 1953 - October 23, 2020
Cherished husband of Wendy. Jim is predeceased by his parents, Nick and Florence Michail. Much loved father of Katherine (Todd Gumbley) and Stephanie (Simon Booker); proud Dedo to Logan (14), Sheppard (5) and Shiloh (1) (be kind and work hard). Dear brother of Tom (Laura) and Don (Lesley); and brothers-in-law, Ian and Stephen; fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews and friends.
Jim spent 30 years as a restaurateur (Jim's Fish and Chips and Deli) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and in his retirement was the proud owner of Jim's Driving Range in Kitchener, Ontario.
Due to current restrictions, a private funeral will be held, followed by interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Jim's service will be live-streamed and available to be viewed post service also. Please contact the family for the streaming link.
In Jim's memory, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.
"Jim, you will always be
a loving part of our lives"
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 31, 2020
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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When I was a kid we always stopped in to get fish and chips the best on Saturdays take out He was always nice and gave us extra tartar sauce no charge the teenagers that worked there were nice as well. I always said when I'm older I want to go through those wooden doors to see inside I did later with my daughter Always remember seeing alot of blue bombers getting take out Cheers to a great man - Posted by: Dillon smith (Customer) on: Oct 05, 2025
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My father and my entire family loved going to visit Jim when he had his take out across from the RCMP station on Portage Ave my friend Brian had his car dealership near by. Jim was an instant friend we enjoyed his company and his Halibut we followed him all over our beautiful city. He was always warm and friendly he loved my dad's English dialect which is known as Geordie. My dad passed many years ago but we always loved our time at Jim's be it the Viscount or McPhillips or down Portage Ave. I just read his obituary and was saddened to hear. To Jim's loved ones my whole family wishes you all the best. - Posted by: Alan Wilson (Loyal Customer ) on: Mar 15, 2023
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I met Jim through a ski trip I was organizing that Wendy had decided to come on. We met and became friends almost immediately. I have moved many times due to work and lost touch with Jim and Wendy and have tried to search to no avail. I was extremely saddened by announcement of his passing. He lived large and was a great guy to be around. He will be sorely missed. Greg - Posted by: Greg Mohr (Friend) on: Nov 01, 2020
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I first met Jim and Wendy and Jim was building his first fish shop on Portage Ave. Jim was still perfecting the batter for the halibut. He built the little shop by hand on his own and he hired me to be a counter help / sand which maker and he was in charge of the fryers. He really was a good guy and he and Wendy worked so hard building up Jim's fish and Chips. Wendy used to say when I sampled the new batter 'what do ya think Mitzi? I am saddened by the news of his passing. Jim would always say 'take care now' Wendy, May you move forward in peace, and now that I will be thinking of you and Jim for the rest of this evening. - Posted by: Merry-lynn Allison {Mitzi] (Friend /coworker at First Jim's Fish and Chips on Portage ave.) on: Oct 31, 2020
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We have so many good memories. He was a very good/friendly person. - Posted by: betty curnew (neighbor on waterloo/ash st winnipeg friend) on: Oct 31, 2020
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Jim, you were always a generous and considerate soul and your smile and giggles will be in our memories until we meet again. Sincere condolences to Wendy and his special girls, Katie and Steph. He is at peace and still watching over you. Time for rest Jim. - Posted by: The Brule Family (Friends) on: Oct 31, 2020