Obituary for James Donald "Jamie" McGhie
James Donald McGhie
November 2, 1955 – October 12, 2021
James Donald McGhie of Tillsonburg passed away at Sakura House at the age of 65. Jamie was a lifelong truck driver and loved the open roads. He enjoyed spending the day with his family. When he met Anne there was no more long hauls as he wanted to be home with her. He started working driving truck at Stubb’s precast, Jamie was happy there to see his trucker friends and very happy when he had his quiet time with Anne. They both loved to fish, hunt, go boating and riding the trails on their side by side. For Jamie on his Harley making noise. He will be sadly missed by his Common Law wife, Anne Nagy. He was brother of Heather McGhie and brother-in-law to Jim Smith, brother Lee Wright. Uncle of Justin McGhie (Katie), James Smith (Kacie). Great uncle of Parker and Tenleigh Smith. Stepdad to Charles Wark, Sara Wark (Brad) and Michell Wark (Kyle). Step Grandpa to Bradly Reddacop, Gage Anderson and Brianna Lee Wark. Predeceased by James and Zelda McGhie, Brother Bob Wright and sister Bev Ryan. A small private family service will be held for Jamie at a later date.
Condolences, memories and donations to VON Sakura House, Woodstock may be done by following the directions on Jamie’s tribute page at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com or by contacting Ostrander’s Funeral Home, Tillsonburg (519) 842-5221.
Donations can be mailed to VON Oxford - 550 Ingersoll Ave., Woodstock, On N4S 4Y2 - put in the memo line VON SAKURA HOUSE and who the donation is in memory of. Please email info@ostrandersfuneralhome.com or call 519-842-5221 indicating your donation and we will place a card for the family.
November 2, 1955 – October 12, 2021
James Donald McGhie of Tillsonburg passed away at Sakura House at the age of 65. Jamie was a lifelong truck driver and loved the open roads. He enjoyed spending the day with his family. When he met Anne there was no more long hauls as he wanted to be home with her. He started working driving truck at Stubb’s precast, Jamie was happy there to see his trucker friends and very happy when he had his quiet time with Anne. They both loved to fish, hunt, go boating and riding the trails on their side by side. For Jamie on his Harley making noise. He will be sadly missed by his Common Law wife, Anne Nagy. He was brother of Heather McGhie and brother-in-law to Jim Smith, brother Lee Wright. Uncle of Justin McGhie (Katie), James Smith (Kacie). Great uncle of Parker and Tenleigh Smith. Stepdad to Charles Wark, Sara Wark (Brad) and Michell Wark (Kyle). Step Grandpa to Bradly Reddacop, Gage Anderson and Brianna Lee Wark. Predeceased by James and Zelda McGhie, Brother Bob Wright and sister Bev Ryan. A small private family service will be held for Jamie at a later date.
Condolences, memories and donations to VON Sakura House, Woodstock may be done by following the directions on Jamie’s tribute page at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com or by contacting Ostrander’s Funeral Home, Tillsonburg (519) 842-5221.
Donations can be mailed to VON Oxford - 550 Ingersoll Ave., Woodstock, On N4S 4Y2 - put in the memo line VON SAKURA HOUSE and who the donation is in memory of. Please email info@ostrandersfuneralhome.com or call 519-842-5221 indicating your donation and we will place a card for the family.