Obituary of Jim McClinton

McClinton, James Andrew It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to husband, Dad, and Grandpa. Jim McClinton at the age of 86. After a valiant battle with cancer, Jim’s tired heart took him from us with best friend Wilma of 61 years by his side. He will be missed by his loving children Stephen McClinton and Partner Lisa of Brampton, Andy McClinton of Owen Sound, and Loraine Sampson and her husband Steve Of Oakville. Sad are his grandchildren Dale, Jennifer, and Katie McClinton and her partner Glenn, Brayden, Tyler and Emily Sampson. Step grandchildren Michael and Dylan Fraser. Leaving also three great grandchildren Ayden, Ben, and Emma. Jim was born in Toronto, they raised their children in North York, then enjoyed retirement in lovely Orillia, 20 years ago. Jim had a successful career in sales at the Firestone Tire Co. and on retirement purchased his own Firestone Automotive Service Center on French Ave. in Downsview. Visitation will be held at the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James St. E. Orillia on Monday August 8th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday August 9th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or o the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Messages of condolence and donations are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca