17 February 1934 - 2 January 2026
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Aged 91 years.
Dearly loved husband of Elaine for 64 years.
Loved father of Catherine and Michael, Brendan and Yolande, Maree and Howard, Elizabeth and Séan, Adele and Christian, Chris and Angelina.
Cherished Pa of Adam, Rebecca and Hannah; Eleanor and Thomas; William and Connor; James, Charli, Jessica and Holly; Zach, Isabella and Ashton; Joshua and Jack.
Loved brother of Mary (dec.), Margaret (dec.), Patricia and their families.

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The Funeral Mass for Jim will be offered at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 2 Selby Road, East Warrnambool on
MONDAY (January 12) commencing at 1.00pm.
The cortège will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Warrnambool Cemetery.
The Rosary will be recited at the above Church prior to Mass commencing at 12.15pm.

Please click this link to watch Jim's Funeral Service Stream 

Tributes

1. I have only known today that my Uncle had passed away. Sending prayers and condolences to you Aunty Elaine and families. May you rest in peace Uncle Jim 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

   Sheryl And Brian Yann

   January 22, 2026 2:29 pm

2. Dear Elaine so sorry to hear that Jim has passed I am praying for you and yours regards Ted Dicks

   Ted Dicks

   January 09, 2026 5:30 pm

3. Aunty Elaine and family’s, it goes without saying that Peter and I (Lisa) send all of our love and prayers to each and everyone of you. We know just how much Uncle Jim is loved and missed. He was one of the world’s true gentleman.
   Peter has always thought the world of Uncle Jim and although I hadn’t known Uncle Jim for as long, I absolutely adored him. That cheeky smile and the way he would laugh on the phone with Pete and myself will be missed.
   You’re all in our thoughts. Much love
   Peter and Lisa Brown (kongwak) xxx rest in peace Uncle Jim xxx

   Lisa And Peter Brown

   January 09, 2026 2:20 pm

4. My deepest sympathy to Elaine,catherine,michael,brendan,maree,Elizabeth,
   Adele,christopher and Families. Rest in Peace Jim.🙏

   John Aquilina

   January 08, 2026 1:22 pm

5. Deepest sympathy to Elaine and all your family. Jim was a perfect gentleman and loving husband, father and pa. R.I.P. Jim
   Deidre and Murray Smith

   Deidre Smith

   January 08, 2026 9:51 am

6. Jim was a very special friend of the Hyland family when he first moved to Warrnambool. Loved and respected for his gentle care for the spoke too.
   Our love to Elaine and your wonderful family love John and Nellie, Tom, Margaret, Mary, Ann, Jack, Eileen, Rose and Robert all deceased and Gus Hyland
   Rest in God’s love

   Marie Harney

   January 08, 2026 8:17 am

7. Dear Elaine & family please know our thoughts and prayers are with at this sad time of Jim’s passing.
   A true gentleman.
   Peter & Lyn McElgunn

   Peter McElgunn

   January 07, 2026 9:50 pm

8. Our love and sympathy to Elaine and “the Hales”. Jim was always sincere, caring, patient and kind, a true gentleman in every respect. He will always be remembered with love from Hugh & Judie Delahunty and family. (And he did see Richmond win their last 3 Premierships!)

   Hugh & Judie Delahunty

   January 06, 2026 3:33 pm

9. Deepest condolences to Elaine and all of the family. He was a truely loving, kind, humble and intelligent person and my children and I are so lucky to have been the recipients of the time he gave to us just to chat and listen. Those fond memories and my last time in Warrnambool in 2025 are treasured and will always make me smile.
   Thank you for welcoming me and my children into your family over the past 35 years and treating me with such care, warmth and genuine kindness.
   Your family are a wonder reflection of you and Elaine.
   Missed and forever remembered.
   Love and Hugs to you all. ❤️

   Kylie Clark And Family

   January 05, 2026 7:04 pm

10. Sincere condolences to Elaine & Family on the passing of Jim a loving husband, dad and pa. Heartfelt thoughts are with you at this time.

    Shirlie And Ron Zanos

    January 05, 2026 8:52 am

11. Sending our sincere condolences to Elaine, Catherine, Brendan, Maree, Elizabeth, Adele and Christopher and families on the passing of Jim.
    Much loved brother-in law and uncle to Cheryl, Jacinta, Shaun, Larissa and Paul..
    Rest in peace Jim.

    Cheryl Donovan

    January 05, 2026 7:44 am

12. Dear Elaine thinking of you at this sad time may special memories of dear Jim forever keep him near so glad to have known you Jim one of the best, rest peacefully in God’s loving care
    Helen Murphy

    Helen Murphy

    January 04, 2026 3:06 pm

13. Dear Elaine and family we are sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was such a beautiful person and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Rest in peace Jim. Love Viv and Paul

    Vivien Zientek

    January 04, 2026 1:24 pm

14. Dear Adele & family
    Thinking of you all and remembering your Dad, a beautiful soul who adored his family and was always so appreciative of care given by his Sjog kitchen girls .
    Love & Friendship
    Natarsha

    Natarsha Keane O’Donnell

    January 03, 2026 5:59 pm

15. To Elaine and family sorry to hear of the passing of James may he rest in peace he will always be in your thoughts and hearts Love Ray B & Erik Camenzuli

    Bernice Camenzuli

    January 03, 2026 4:39 pm

16. Deepest sympathy to the Hales family.
    James and Leonie Sinnott (McElgunn)

    Leonie Sinnott

    January 03, 2026 2:46 pm

17. Sending our love and condolences on the passing of Jim. Thinking of you Elaine and the family at this sad time. Pete and Diane🙏💖

    Diane Riordon

    January 03, 2026 1:27 pm

18. A beautiful man with a beautiful family.
    To Auntie Elaine, Catherine, Brendan, Maree, Elizabeth, Adele and Christoper,
    Thank you for all the wonderful memories alongside your wonderful Dad.
    This joy and sadness we feel at the same time is a tribute to the love he gave us all.
    Rest in peace with God and your loved ones Uncle Jim.
    Always remembered and loved,
    Michael, Sue, Kate, Chloe and Mandy Hanegraaf

    Michael Hanegraaf

    January 03, 2026 12:10 pm

19. Chris, Ange, Josh, Jack and the Hales family. Our love and thoughts are with you all on the passing of Jim. May your many wonderful memories of your time together comfort you in the days ahead and live on in your hearts forever. Love Deb, Daz, Tyler, Kelsey and Lachlan.

    Debbi-Anne Haslett

    January 03, 2026 12:02 pm

20. Deepest sympathy to all the family.

    Kerri Keegan

    January 03, 2026 9:10 am

21. Elaine, Catherine, Brendan,Maree,Elizabeth,Adele and Christopher we are very sad to hear of the sad passing of Jim.
    Rest in Peace Jim
    Thinking of you Elaine and all the family.
    From Seamus, Margaret and family

    Margaret Sheridan

    January 03, 2026 4:27 am

22. Elaine,Catherine,Brendan,Maree, Elizabeth Adele and Christopher we are sincerely sorry to hear of the sad passing of your dear Dad.
    May Jim rest in peace

    Margaret & Seamus Sheridan

    January 03, 2026 4:14 am

23. My deepest sympathy to Elaine and all the wonderful Hales family. Jim is a man I deeply admired. Such a sad time for all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Love Roma Britnell

    Roma Britnell

    January 02, 2026 6:43 pm