Obituary of James "Jim" Hall Runnings

RUNNINGS: James Hall "Jim" Passed away suddenly at the Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Monday December 8, 2014. Jim Runnings of Bobcaygeon in his 80th year. Jim was a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants for over 50 years, an avid birder for over 70 years and a dedicated supporter of Long Point Bird Observatory. Loved and missed by his wife Betty. Lovingly remembered by his children Bob Runnings (Carol), Rosalind Corno (Frank) and step-children Judy Fleming (Bill) and Randy Rich. Predeceased by his daughter Gail Runnings and her husband Peter Hill. Grandpa is also remembered by 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Survived by his sister Frances Wilson (the late Tom), sisters-in-law Margaret Truelove (Charlie), Joelene Groulex (Bob), Donna Smith (Allen) and brother-in-law Harold Banks (Lillian). Also remembered by Ann Aiken and many nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives may call at THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES - MONK CHAPEL, 6 Helen St., Bobcaygeon, on Thursday December 11, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday December 12, 2014 at 1:00 PM. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Long Point Bird Observatory as expressions of sympathy and may be made by contacting the funeral home at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-738-3222.