James (Jim) Michael Gregory
elevated 4J71a November 4, 1935, ~ October 30, 2019
elevated 4J71a Visitation
Friday, November 1, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:30 pm & 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
elevated 4J71a Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 4J71a Funeral Mass
Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
elevated 4J71a Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Toronto
elevated 4J71a 3220 Bayview Ave. Toronto
elevated 4J71a 2nd Visitation and Mass on Monday November 4, 2019 in Dunnville
elevated 4J71a Visitation at Church on Monday November 4, 2019 starting at 10:00 am till 11:15 am
elevated 4J71a Mass at 11:30 am Monday November 4, 2019 at St. Michael the Archangel, 204 Alder Street West, Dunnville
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elevated 4J71a Interment on Monday
Woodlawn Cemetery
Robinson Road, Dunnville
elevated 4J71a Obituary
elevated 4J71a Peacefully, at home with his family on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in his 84th year. Loving husband to Rosalie (nee Bruno) of 60 years. Beloved father to Andrea (Daniel King), David (Dolores), Valerie (John Moore) and Maureen (Brian Sutcliffe). Cherished grampa to Remington, Katherine, Greyson, Lyle, Kade, Greg, Erik, Rachel, Eric, Christopher, Valerie (Steve Cowen), Nicholas and Pamela, and great grandfather to Ben and Wes. Sadly missed brother of Gary (Karen), Rosemary (Larry DeGrace), Sharon (Ted Pitts), Patrick (Margaret), Cheri, and predeceased by Gloria Gandour and Raymond Gregory. Brother-in-law to Norma (Lorne Melara), Rita (Charles Pemberton) and predeceased by Elaine and Joseph Melara. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Pearl and his in-laws Louis and Laura Bruno.
elevated 4J71a The family will receive friends at the HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC FUNERAL HOME 211 Langstaff Road East (west of Bayview Ave.) from 2:00-4:30 and 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, November 1, 2019. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church (3220 Bayview Avenue, Toronto), on Saturday, November 2 at 2:00 p.m. The family will also receive friends at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church (204 Alder Street West, Dunnville) from 10:00-11:15 a.m. on Monday November 4. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel on Monday at 11:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery (Robinson Road, Dunnville). If desired, memorial donations may be made to St. Michael’s College School Bursary “Jim Gregory 55”, Toronto Western Hospital “Urology”, Blessed Trinity Parish, Dunnville Minor Hockey Association or St. Michael the Archangel Parish.
elevated 4J71a Online condolences & directions may be found at www.catholic-cemeteries.com
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Rest In Peace dear Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Rosalie
Sorry to here of Jim’s passing, he was certainly a man of great integrity and a gentleman at all times
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
His former player and friend
Doug Favell
So sorry for your loss..Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.We have fond memories of Billy at hockey camp and Jim being so attentive to him.. Sincerely ,Vivian &family🙏
To the Family of Jim Gregory…The entire world of NHL hockey will miss Jim. On a professional note, he contributed so much of himself to the game, for which we all are extremely grateful. On a personal note, his family and friends are a testament to the husband, father, grandfather, and friend that he was. He will be greatly missed.
On behalf of the Dallas Stars, a contribution has been made to the hospital in his memory. We are so sorry for the very personal and significant loss left by Jim’s absence. We were all blessed by his life and presence.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Jim made an everlasting mark on the game of hockey and officiating. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by many NHL officials.
Brian & Lisa Murphy
I wish to extend my condolences to the entire Gregory family, especially Marg and Pat. I will be thinking of you all this weekend.
It was such a wonderful honour to meet and work with Mr. Gregory over the years when I was at Hockey Night in Canada. Jim was always very generous with his time and was, above all, a very kind and supportive person. He will be greatly missed. My very best wishes to his family and loved ones.
Scott Russell CBC Sports
Words cannot express my sadness. Mr Gregory was at the top of my list of how I wanted to model my life after. I recently called him to thank him for all he has done for me He showed me much kindness. He said, “ you want to thank me “? “ I should be thanking you for all the wonderful memories you guys have given me “. Quite unexpected from a man that was larger than life in my eyes. Will be missed to say the least. Prayers for the entire family and especially Dave who is one of my best friends. Love you guys. Sincere condolences.
Jim had so much energy in doing so many great things for hockey over his lifetime. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Rosalie,Andrea,Maureen,all the Gregory’s my deepest condolences.Jim touched everyone he ever met. ..his brilliance of judgement,his work
effort,his love of the game,his endless kindness and his overarching love of his Rosalie and his family.Sadness and gratitude sit heavy in my heart.My thoughts are with you and wonderful memories are with Jim.
Our friendship goes back to St. Mike’s with Father Bauer. Many, many years ago….will miss you. Cesare Maniago
To Rosalie and the entire family. The NHL has lost a great ambassador. I met Jim back in 1972 when I started as an NHL linesman. Over the next 25 years and beyond that my respect grew for him from watching his relentless work ethic. His knowledge of the game will be hard to replace. Rest in peace Jim.
Bob and Gail Hodges.
ANDREA, David, Valerie, Maureen and Mrs. Gregory.
My deepest condolences to all of you.
I got the priviledge of meeting Mr. Gregory and being Andrea’s friend in the elementary school which we all attended in Scarborough. Sometimes Mrs. Gregory would drive me home in her station wagon.
I remember Mr. Gregory was always smiling and very calm.
Thanks for the memories.
Who knew years later I’d find out my Dad’s cousin helped build Maple Leaf Gardens and the Toronto Maple Leafs would make him an honourary Leaf, giving him #100 at the age of 100 on his jersey in Dec 2009. As well we were at the last Toronto Maple Leaf practice at Maple Leaf Gardens and my son played a game there following the practice.
May he rest in peace.
I had the chance to know Jim during his days with the NHL and later as member of the Hockey Hall Of Fame selection committee. Jim was a good man. May he rest in peace. My toughts are with you, Jim, and your family.
Maureen,
I’m so very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I hope all the family memories you all have shared over many years bring you comfort during this time. My sympathies to you and all of your family.
Annett Holeschek (nee Szucs)
Jim has done so much for Canada Deaf Hockey team
Words cannot express my sadness. Mr. Gregory was at the top of my list of how I wanted to model my life after. I recently called him to thank him for all he has done for me He showed me much kindness. He said, “ you want to thank me “? “ I should be thanking you for all the wonderful memories you guys have given me “ He visited our at the Maple Leafs Garden, he has remarkable memories with the Leafs as a General Manager. While we were sitting in our player’s dressing room. He said this room used to be my office under Ballard’s era. Our team won 4 silver medallists and remain top contenders for years with his help and guidance, We will miss his warmth and friendly approaches,
Our deepest condolences to you all at this time. We are thinking of you.
I had the pleasure and honour of serving Mr. Gregory in my steakhouse close to Maple Leaf Gardens on numerous occasions. He was always so kind and friendly. My sincere condolences to Rosalie and all of the Gregory family on his passing. He was a wonderful man,
may he rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to Rosalie and all your family at this time. Mr. Gregory was one of the nicest men I know. May you find peace in each other as I know he is resting in the arms of the Lord for his soul good. He will be missed.
My sincere condolences to all the Gregory family. My husband, Danny Jones (deceased Sept 16/2019) had many stories and memories of living next to the Gregory family in Dunnville. He considered them to be his second family. I am sure it was automatic that a plate was set for him at the sunday dinners. Jim and all his family shared a unique kindness to all people which we would welcome in the world today. I can see Jim, Raymond and Danny meeting up again.