RETALLACK, James Robert “Jim”
Of Peterborough
Passed away on October 16, 2022
In his 95th year
Dearly loved husband of Merle.
Loved father and father-in-law of Leanne and Alan Rippon, Gary, Shane and Jocelyn
Cherished Pa of Zoe, Hannah, Libby; Kayla, Mitchell (dec.), Jocelyn; and Michael
Loved great Pa of Kayden, Poppy, and Stella
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Dearly loved husband of Merle
A tender thought, that brings a tear
A silent wish, that you were here
In my heart you will always stay,
Loved and remembered every day.
Until we meet again – Forever loved
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There are many Dad’s and Pa’s in this world we know,
but you were ours and we loved you so
RIP Dad
Leanne, Potts, Zoe, Clayton & Poppy, Hannah, Pete & Stella, Libby and Tyler
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Loved and cherished father of Gary and grandfather of Kayla, Jocelyn and Mitchell Retallack
You are near, even if I don’t see you
You are with me, even if you are far away
You are in my heart, in my thoughts, in my life always
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Goodbye Mate
See ya where the seas are flat and the fish are biting
Love you heaps Shane (Boss) and Jocelyn
In your paradise now Pa
Love ya – Michael and Kayden
Go Pies!
Funeral notice
Service
Thursday October 20, 2022, 11:00am
Tributes
Leave a tributeDear Merle, Leanne, Gary, Shane and families.
I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Losing someone we love is never easy, and I hope you find comfort in the memories you shared and the love that surrounds you.
May you find strength in the support of family and friends, and peace in knowing that your loved one’s spirit lives on in the lives they touched.
With sympathy and warmth,
Wendy DumesnyOctober 16, 2025 8:04 am
Dear Merle, our sincere sympathy to you and all your family on the loss of your loved Jim. Joan and Garry Carter. Sending hugs to you all.
October 20, 2022 11:44 am
Dear Merle,Leanne , Gary , Shane and extended families.
Great memories of card playing Jim, fellow Collingwood supporter, hunting with Roy,clearing sale chats and always remember Jim’s old falcon. RIP
Please accept our condolences
Dan, Sue & familyOctober 20, 2022 10:35 am
To my lovely aunt Merle, and my cousins Leanne, Gary and Shane and your families - my deepest sympathies to you all for the loss of your husband, father and friend. He was my uncle, my darling mother's brother - and his passing is a great loss to us all. Robbie Goldsborough and Anthony Hales.
October 18, 2022 12:57 pm
My sincerest sympathy to Aunty Merle, Leanne, Gary, Shane and all their families on the passing of Uncle Jim. They don't build 'em like this anymore. I look forward to playing another hand with Uncle Jim when it is my time. Love always, Sarah Retallack xo
October 18, 2022 9:18 am
Deepest sympathy to shane,joc,michael,kayden,merle,Leanne,rattles& families on the loss of jim."fly high with your angel wings jim dance with the stars.love always jon,mandi,trent,luke,josh,bryony,april &aria
October 17, 2022 11:05 pm
Deepest sympathy Leanne Potts and family
Barry Andrea Smith & familyOctober 17, 2022 8:45 pm