It is with heavy hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of the leader of our pack, David James “Jim” Monds. Jim passed away at home peacefully on Friday, March 15th, 2024, just shy of his 86th birthday. Jim was born in Sharbot Lake, Ontario, and grew up in Tweed, Ontario. He moved to Dundas in 1960. He worked for Snetsinger Lumber, and retired from the Town of Dundas after 25 years. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 428, Tweed.
Jim spent his summers on Stoco Lake fishing with his faithful fishing dog Shadow. In the fall, Jim enjoyed his time at the deer hunting camp in Bancroft and his travels moose hunting in Perrault Falls. He passed all of his knowledge of the great outdoors to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In Jim’s retirement years, he and Margaret enjoyed their travels across America, especially to their favourite spot, Las Vegas.
Jim was surrounded by the love of his life, his wife of nearly 65 years, Margaret Monds (nee Thompson), his three children, David (Karen), Scott (Diane) and Kelly Collett (Terry). He was a much loved Poppy by all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nicole Lareau (Simon) and their children Addison and Joshua, Carley Aussem (Jamie) and their child Joshua, Cody Collett (Kelsey) and their children Everett and Brie, Jamie Monds (Victoria) and their children David and Liam and Joey Monds (Teagan). He is now fishing with his beloved grandson Scotty.
Jim is survived by his brother Doug (Bonnie) and is predeceased by his parents, Wellington and Pearl Monds, and his five sisters and three brothers. Jim is fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Jim’s life on May 4, 2024 from 1 pm – 5pm at the Hamilton Air Force Association, Dundas, Ontario. There will be a cash bar. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Leukemia Society, or please consider giving blood.
My life was “finer than a hair on a frog”
My sincere condolences to the entire family. I know this another huge loss for you all. Knowing that he is with your beloved Scotty brings tears of joy to my eyes. Sending you all our love.
The Grosvold Family
Lash joins me in expressing our most sincere condolences for your lost .
Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille
My sincere condolences to your wonderful. I know how close you all are. My heart aches for you all. Jim was good guy and will be missed
Mes sympathies à Simon, Nicole, Addison, Joshua et toute la famille Collett
I know that the family has many treasured memories. Keep them knowing that Jim’s life was well lived.
Dolly and I will remember Jim with admiration and fondness
Dear Marg &Family
,Our thoughts are with you at this sad & difficult time 💔 Wayne & Shirley Zess😘
Jim was a legend..a great man and will surely be missed by his family and friends..it was an honor to have known him even though I haven’t seen him in awhile..RIP Jim..
Our condolences to Margaret and family from Jim’s cousin Anne(Vanness) Stefani and husband Bill. We only met once at a family reunion in Sask. and it was a fun meet. He is remembered in the hearts of so many. Take care Marg.
Marg and family
Peter and I are so sorry
We send our condolences thoughts and prayers to all
Peter and Shirley (Southall) Arnold ❤️🙏
Our deepest condolences and love to you all. Uncle Jim I love you and wish you peace and love. My fondest memories are growing up with my Dundas family and Uncle Jim was a large part of those memories. All our love Joe, Kiersten, Domenic and Anthony Sirianni.
Sending our deepest condolences on the loss of your much loved dad and pack leader. From the comments it’s clear he was treasured by all who knew him.
So sorry for your loss Margaret. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although I have never met Dave, I remember how kind you were to me when Dan passed away🙏🏻
It was with great sadness that I heard of your loss. My heart goes out to all of the Monds family. Here’s hoping that all of your memories will be good ones.
A pleasant ,thoughtful,gentelman. RIP
So sorry for your loss Margaret.
Jim was a wonderful friend. We shared many great times and a lot of laughs at Burt Maines farm during haying season.
I’ve been very fortunate to have known such a great guy and friend. Gone but “Never Forgotten”
Our prayers and love are with you during this difficult time.
Muriel & Curly Francis
We were saddened to hear of Jim’s passing and our sympathies go out to all of his very much loved family. He will be missed dearly by each and everyone of you. Remembering many good times and fishing and hunting trips in days gone by. Rest in peace Jim.
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I was lucky to witness the poppy he was and how much he loved his family and how much they loved him back. I’m thinking about all of you and send my deepest condolences.
Our deepest condolences to you and your family
Jim was a wonderful person and will be missed by everyone who knew him
Our deepest condolences to you all. We hope you find peace in all the wonderful memories he helped create. He was a great man.
Our deepest condolences to Margaret and family.
Leonard & Lorraine O’Leary
So very sorry for your loss. Your husband, dad, grandpa, Uncle, truly was the leader of the pack. One thing to be thankful for was he got to see his children grow, and have families of their own. Along with his kids children, and the best feeling of being a grandparent to them all. You have all been through so very much, and have always stuck together. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time. May your strength as a family get you through this, and in time, ease your pain and leave you only with a smile, when thinking of all the wonderful memories you have to hold dear in your hearts forever. Hugs to you all. ❤️🦋
My deepest condolences to the Monds family and friends
Jim was a wonderful guy always putting his family first
Fishing and hunting being his favorite hobbies
He will be missed 😢 by his family and friends RIP Jim 🧡
Our deepest condolences to Margaret and the Family.
God bless you at this diffiult time.
Dear Marg and family. I was so sad to hear you lost your beloved Jim. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.