Remembering James Peter McLaughlin 'Jim'

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our husband, father and poppy Jim McLaughlin on Monday, March 2, 2026 in his 74th year at home surrounded by family. Jim was the beloved husband and best friend of Judy Blunt. He was a cherished father to Katie McLaughlin (Tom), Christina Janson (Christopher) and DJ McLaughlin (Corinn) and chosen father of Stacy and Leon Strong. Jim was blessed with 6 wonderful grandchildren Cameron Irwin (Hailey), Cole Janson (Abby), Lauren Irwin (Jakob), Cassidy Janson ( Kasey), Carter McLaughlin (Brooke) and Hayden McLaughlin as well as chosen grandson Lexon Strong (Ella) His grandchildren were his life and they were blessed to have a poppy who tried to attend all their events whether it be lacrosse, hockey, horse shows, music or school events throughout Ontario. He was never too busy to go on some adventure with the grandkids. One of his best memories was taking all six grandchildren without their parents to Whistler, B.C. What an adventure that was! Jim was born and raised here in Orillia and was one of eight children born to the late Rose and Don McLaughlin. He will be missed by siblings Judy (predeceased) and Bruce Brodie, Susan and John Charles, Robert and Martha (predeceased) McLaughlin, Mary and Rick Brooks, Penny and Dan Boyd, Elizabeth McLaughlin and Wendy McLaughlin (Barry). Jim will also be missed by brother-in-laws Doug and Sharon Blunt, Stephen and Lynn Blunt, Don(predeceased) and Carol Blunt, as well as predeceased sister-in-law Marlene Scholte and their families. Jim had a big heart and always welcomed many into his home and friends became family. He will be missed by extended family Bob and Mary-Anne Willsey, and Nancy Moore. He was chosen uncle to Elizabeth and Stephanie Willsey whom he was so proud of. . Jim’s many nieces and nephews will also miss him dearly. Jim lived life on his own terms and even though he was faced with many health challenges he met each one with strength and grace. Jim was our hero and willed be so missed. The family would like to thank Dr. Aaron Barnett for his outstanding and compassionate care of Jim over the years, to Dr. Barnett’s secretary Linda who always made sure Jim got an appointment when he needed to. To the Emergency Department of Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital thank you for always having our back and giving Jim the best care possible. Thank you to Dr. Alan Boroway for his care when dealing with Jim’s rheumatoid arthritis and to Art from Pro Resp, for his weekly refills and visits to ensure Jim was behaving. Cremation has taken place and at Jim’s request there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Soldiers Memorial Foundation specify ER Dept., the Heart and Stroke Association or the Lung Association and will be received by Carson Funeral Homes – L.Doolittle Chapel  54 Coldwater St. E Orillia (705)326-3595.