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Rita Matheson posted a condolence
Monday, May 12, 2025
Mary and family, I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a big influence in my life. He was always willing to listen and offer support. Of all the teachers I have had, he is the one that I remember the most. A couple of years ago I looked him up on Facebook and friend requested him. It took a week or two for him to respond but he did! I started a conversation with him. After a month or two, I decided to go see him. I arrived at his door, not knowing how I would be received, nor what I would say to someone whom I hadn't seen in 52 years. I introduced myself to Mary and she invited me in. I soon realized that he didn't have a clue who I was. I told him about my family that lived in Antigonish. We soon had a conversation going. After about half an hour, I decided to leave. I went to give him a hug and kiss. He was sitting in his chair and it wasn't easy. I teased him and said, if you were standing up this would be a lot easier. The next thing I knew, he was struggling to stand. I didn't realize why he was doing this. Between Mary and I, we got him to his feet. He used his walker and hurried to the corner of the counter where he could prop himself up easily. He held his arms out to me and gave me a hug and kiss which I returned. He said you have no idea how much this means to me that you took time to come and see me. I told him that he could call me any time that he felt like talking and that I would come and see him again. I have had several visits with him since then as well. I loved him even though he couldn't remember me. Rita (Ryan) Matheson
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Mike Walsh donated to The Canadian Association For Community Living - Antigonish Branch
Friday, May 2, 2025
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Mike Walsh posted a condolence
Friday, May 2, 2025
To the Family and friends of Big Jim MacLellan
I wish to extend my sincere condolences on the passing of Big Jim. He was my science teacher in Grade 7 at the St. Andrew Junior High School. I loved his class. He exposed us to science that was not necessarily covered in the provided text book. His classes were always interesting. Among other things, as a young boy in 1968 from Antigonish, I learned about the importance of natural gas for Canada. Most of us had never even heard of natural gas. The same can be said about nuclear power. And he also impressed upon us the importance of recycling items we routinely threw away in the garbage.
May he rest in peace.
Mike Walsh (Calgary)
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Sandy MacEachern posted a condolence
Thursday, May 1, 2025
So sorry to read of Jim's passing.
If I am correct, I met Jim when he visited our home on St. Mary's street with fellow Cape Bretoners. (Probably with FinlayJoseph)
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Linda Chiasson posted a condolence
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Sending my sincerest condolences to you Cathy and the Maclellan family on the passing of your dad. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
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Sean Audas posted a condolence
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Dear Marlene, Dave and MacLellan Family - We are deeply saddened to hear about your father. He was an amazing person and his presence will be missed by everyone.
Sean & Lorelei Audas
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Jack and Evelyn MacIsaac posted a condolence
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Dear Marlene and Dave…Evelyn and I sorry to learn of your DAD’ Big JIM ‘ passing..lived a full life filled with many memories for you and family to cherish..His Cape Breton roots much like our own and as it is the homeland we could well be related..”Given that ‘Adam and Eve’
Is said to have Cape Breton roots! We send along heartfelt sympathy and condolence to you and all the family.
A Silent Scottish Pipers lament ‘Flowers of the Forrest ‘ to his cherished memory.
Love ❤️
Jack and Evelyn
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Terry Cameron posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Had the pleasure of working with him at SAJS. Always a kind gentleman.
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BIlly and Bernadette Grant posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this sad time. Rest in peace!
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Bud posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Mary & Family
On behalf of the family please accept our most heartfelt condolences on the passing of Jim.
Such a giant of a man. He was a great teacher and a great friend. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers surround you all during this most difficult time.
Buddy, Liz Mosher & Family
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Paul F Fraser posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
I am happy to write that (circa 1970) I was a student of Big Jim. Like his cohort Ronnie A&E, he was of large stature and both men were not easily intimated nor were they intimidating to those in their care. Unlike some of their cowardly and bullish male colleagues that swaggered about the halls of St Andrew’s Junior High as if they were “it” and “a bag of chips.” Nasty small minded people who did not belong in the educational system. I can’t remember what Jim taught but it certainly wasn’t drama. A class with Jim was a lesson in real life. He believed that students would get out of class what they put into it. It is noted in Jim’s obit that “they (his students) knew better than to show up in class without completing their homework.” Jim was never mean with the under producers, but all of his former students remember his mantra to the lazy one: “Ya come to school to eat your lunch.” Those 8 words in Jim’s slow drawl were enough to chasten the brashest of nincompoop. God bless Jim … he taught us kids as though we were adults - (no work = no reward) - avoiding dramatic displays of feigned disappointment. Over the 13 years I spent in Antigonish’s school system there were few teachers who taught me more about life than “Big Jim”. Rest in peace … you have earned it.
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George & Florence McHugh posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Mary and family we are sorry about the passing of Jim .We know he was a good husband,father and person in general and will be missed by many .May he RIP with the Lord .
George & Florence
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George Mchugh donated to The Canadian Association For Community Living - Antigonish Branch
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Patsy Mac Isaac posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Charlene, Maria and families.... sending my sincere condolences to you all during this difficult time. It is very hard to endure the loss of a loved one so dear to your hearts. Thinking of you all. May he rest in peace. Patsy (Mac Isaac)
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Sandy and Carolyn Novak lit a candle
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Our condolences to the family on Jim's passing .
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Janis posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Janis
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Therese Fraser posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
So sorry to read of Jim's passing. He was a frequent customer at my dad's store. I also remember seeing him in weekly church. Please be assured of my prayers. May he RIP
A Memorial Tree was planted for James MacLellan
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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