Obituary of Jim Pollard

James Arthur PollardDecember 12, 1947 – August 16, 2020B.A., B. Comm., C.APresident – Nu Media Display SystemsIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Pollard, our loving husband, father and papa. Jim passed away peacefully on Sunday August 16, 2020 with family by his side. He had been battling myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a form of blood cancer, and also developing cognitive problems for over 10 years. Tragically the cancer progressed to acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) to which he unfortunately succumbed. Beloved husband of Barbara (aka Molly). Proud father of Justin (Stephanie Flowers), Alexandra (Michael Morrison) and Jillian (Kyle Marriot). Adoring grandfather to Brooklynn, Jordynn and Lucas Pollard and Sierra and Violet Morrison. Jim was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Theresa Pollard of Harrow, his brother John and his sister Mary Ann. Survived by brothers Larry (Marcia), Brian (Ginger), sisters Patsy Ann, Betty Ann (Dave Greenwood), Michelle (Herb Fox), Maureen (Dave Watson), sisters-in-law Nancy Pollard, Zina Decker (Todd) and brother-in-law Russ Lawson. Left to mourn are many cousins, nieces, nephews as well as long-time friends and business associates. Both hard-working and fun-loving, Jim loved to travel, be with his family and have a cigar after a round of golf. A private family service will be held at Glen Oaks Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life at a future date. Rest in peace ‘Longball Jim’.Online condolences may be left at www.glenoaks.ca. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Trillium Health Partners or the Alzheimer Society. Private Family ServicePlease share an online condolence with the family.