Jimmie passed away peacefully with dignity at Shalom Village. Cherished brother of Michael Ducar (Myra) of Australia. Predeceased by siblings, Anne Ducar, Helene Halbländer, and Basil William Ducar. Dearest uncle of Brian Mandula (Sheila), Michael Mandula (Margaret), Therese Halbländer, Craig Halbländer-Smyth (Julia), John Halbländer (Marcia) and their families. Survived and loved by many grand nieces and nephews.
Jimmie loved his garden and spectating various sports, especially his beloved Tiger-Cats. He enjoyed the outdoors, loved to ski, and played a variety of team sports including baseball, volleyball, curling and bowling. He was very active at the Sackville Hill Senior Centre and enjoyed the many activities there. He was a skilled tailor and a renowned haberdasher.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to Shalom Village and their wonderful staff.
A visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. A Greek Orthodox vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m., with a livestream available. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Slovak Byzantine Catholic Church, at 11:00 a.m., with a burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Livestream link for vigil prayers: https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=b8380a42-984f-4858-a996-368028e0e1c0
Jimmie was a sweet “table mate” for my husband in the few months they were together at Shalom Village. They had many enjoyable conversations.
My condolences to his family.
sorry to hear of your passing, a fine person
My condolences to all the family. I worked many years with James, in Men’s Wear at Eatons Limeridge. He was always smiling and loved to talked about his garden and his family especially his Mom. I will always consider James my friend.
My sincerest condolences.
Pat O’Connor
Southampton, ON
Uncle Jimmie was always active. Hours on end in the garden, playing. Baseball with me in the Old Timers league at Turner Park, and being a joy at family functions. We went to Lake Biscocating to fish for a week. You can only get there by planes or train. We thought we had it packed right. We forgot two items, salt and sugar. Eggs without salt tasted like rubber. There was good news with sugar. At the time I put three teaspoons of sugar in my tea and coffee. Drinking those beverages without sugar did the trick. From that time forwarding I put no sugar in tea and coffee. It was a special time with my uncle.
Many thanks uncle for all the good times, and may God Bless.
Your nephew, Brian Mandula.
I remember the time Jimmy took me to Buckhorn Lake. His friends, Emil, Peter and Andy came along as well to fish.. I remember when we were in our bedroom sleeping , one of his three friends played a trick on him by throwing water on him and then running out of the room.