Dawson, James
August 1, 1959 ~ March 28, 2025
DAWSON, James – Age 65 of Brigden, after a long and courageous battle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on Friday, March 28, 2025. His unwavering hope, throughout his fight, was inspiring to witness.Beloved husband of Carol (nee Baker) Dawson for 44 years. Loving father of Josh (Sara), Amy (Murray), Carrie (Cortney), Jody (Brett), Katie (Taylor) and Kristi (late Sean). He will be lovingly remembered by his many grandchildren Aliyah, Logan, Lyra, Peyton, Kenley, Hayden, Cedric, Evan, Sophia, Sandler, Gatlin, Gideon, Evander, Cole, Hendrik, Harlon, Meilah and Varrick. Dear brother of Anne (Derek), John (Tracy), Susan (Rob), David (Angela), Joe (Bonnie), Keith (Barb) and brother-in-law of Glenn (Jenny), Brian (Linda), and Bruce (Michelle).Son of Glen Dawson and the late Elizabeth Dawson and son-in-law of Ken and Anita Baker.
Jim was a lifetime farmer and had fond memories of taking 18 grandchildren for tractor rides and Kubota rides around the farms. He worked at Arlanxeo for 36 years as a process operator. Jim enjoyed going for a Sunday drive, going out for dinner and to hockey games. He loved his family vacations to Florida and cheering for the Detroit Tigers.
Jim’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Oncology doctor and nurses at Bluewater Health and London Health Sciences Centre. Special thanks to Dr. Way, Doctor Lilly, and Dr. Yoshida and the rest of the palliative care team as well as the nursing staff of the VON.
Family and friends will be received at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, Brigden on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 4-7pm.
A private family funeral graveside service will be held at Bear Creek Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Bluewater Health – Oncology Department or the Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer.
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Carol & Family
We are so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you all.
sending much love.
Carol and family My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Condolences to the Dawson Family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Carol, Josh, Amy, Carrie, Jody, Katie & Kristi – We are sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, I have fond memories of being at the old farm house babysitting Josh, Amy, Carrie and Jody, all wonderful, well-behaved kids (Katie and Kristi were not born yet). Jim was very close to our family and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you xoxo
Dear Carol,
Thinking of you and sending my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
With love, Rosemary Bradshaw
To Dawson family: so very sorry to hear of Jim’s death. He was always such a good friend and cousin to my parents Keith and Helena Dawson. Our love to you at this difficult time.
Carol and Family we are sorry for the loss of Jim. He will be missed by all. Keep his memories close. We will remember working the farm and Jim and you feeding everyone and being so kind. Sorry we are unable to make the visitation but please know that we are thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Jim, Deb, Justin, Laura, Jordan, Bailey, Joel and Blake Hawkins.
❤️ I am so very sorry for your loss of a great husband, father and brother. He put up a great fight and so did each one of you. Jim rests in peace and he is suffering no more. My heart goes out to each one of you….. 🤗❤️
Carol and family – so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Through the farm, I got to know him and I always enjoyed looking at the crops with him and having a visit. He will be missed.
Carol, Josh, Amy, Carrie, Jody, Katie and Kristi and families
Our hearts are with you all as you grieve the loss of Jim. May you find solace in your precious memories.
Condolences to the dawson family. From bill and ethan long
Dear Carol, all the Dawson and Baker families,
We are so sorry to hear that Jim has passed away. He fought such a courageous battle. Our families have been friends for years and he will be missed. We have fond memories of Jim stopping in while out touring with the little ones on his Kubuta. He and Tom enjoyed many chats about the Tigers games.
Sending hugs to all.
May Jim rest in peace.
Goodbye my childhood friend and next door neighbor. I am very very sad at this moment and am remembering our childhood growing up together. The Eves family send our deepest condolences to the entire family.
Dear Anne and Dawson Family,
We are saddened to hear the news of the passing of your dear brother, Jim. Assuredly, our prayers for you will continue. Sending our love and prayers to you Anne and to your entire family as well. Much love, Katie
Joe, Bonnie and families,
Condolences on Jim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
We send our condolences to all the family at this time of the loss of Jim. God bless you all. Alan and Marie (Dawson) Stephenson
Carol and family My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs
We are so sorry to hear this news Anne
Our deepest felt condolences to you and your family. Big hugs
To Carol and family.
We are saddened to learn of Jim’s passing and offer our deepest condolences.
We have fond memories of you and Jim from many, many years ago, during the time we were next door neighbours on Jane Street in Brigden.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Veronica and Derek
Carol and Family,entire Dawson family and Baker family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to all during these difficult times. Cherish your memories and hold close to you. Sincerely
Rob and Judy Moore
Carol, we are very sorry for your loss.
Condolences to all your family.
Al and. Barb Hayward
Sending our thoughts and prayers for Jim’s family. ♥️
Dear Carol and family,
We are so sorry for your great loss and we are holding you all in our prayers for comfort.
Jack and Kathy McCallum and family
We are sorry that Jim has lost his battle with cancer. The cancer journey takes a toll on the patient and loved ones. May you all find peace in knowing he doesn’t suffer any more. May you also sense his spirit loving and guiding you as you learn to live on for him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dawson family at this time ! whenever I saw Jim he always had a smile ! Keep those memories close to you !
Deepest sympathies to the Dawson family and the loss of Jim. I’ve known Jim since he was a small child, when my grandmother Atmstrong used to babysit the kids. Ive always had a soft spot in my heart for the Dawson kids.
Anne and all those that love James
We’re so sorry for your loss. May your good memories be a help in this time and in the future.
Our condolences to all of Jim’s family.
Carol, Josh, Amy, Carrie, Jody, Katie and Kristi;
I am so heartbroken to hear of Jim’s passing. He was such a kind person and always made me feel welcomed as Katie’s friend when I’d come for visits. His love for his family was always apparent, I can remember feeling the love while watching Katie share a father-daughter dance at her wedding to You Are My Sunshine by Johnny Cash and how proud Jim looked. Sending you all my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Carol and families, battling cancer affects all who are close to the one suffering. Your sadness is shared by many who knew Jim. The joy you shared to together will be in your memories forever. Sincere condolences. Elsbeth
We would like to pass on our sincerest condolences to Jim’s entire family. I remember him always having that smile on his face and a pleasant conversation for all.
Jeannie & Ken Laprise
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very sad time. Cherish all the beautiful memories ❤️
To the Dawson family: we are so sorry for your loss, sending our deepest sympathies.
Carol and family, we are so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. He was a fine person and good neighbour, and we are lucky to have known him for many years. We hope that your many good memories of Jim will help support you through this difficult time.