James Robert Sales, a resident of Merlin passed away peacefully Monday, November 26, 2018 at 74 years of age. Son of the late Dent and Nora Sales. Loving husband of Janice Sales (Labute). Loving father to Kim Surian (Dan) of Alberta, Todd Sales (April) of Chatham, Jennifer Sales and Aaron Sales (Sara) of Chatham-Kent. Grandfather to Ryley Surian, Andrew Sales, Brittany Rice (Justin), Meagan Sales, Ben Sales, Zachary Sales, Hannah Sales, Sam Sales, Max Sales, Andrea Sales, Charlotte Sales and Jackson Sales. Great grandfather of Alexia Sales, Violet Rice, Felix Rice and Lincoln Sales. Loving brother to Dan Sales and the late Tom Sales of Merlin. Survived by sister-in-law Glenda Sales and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Jim was recently celebrated for serving 50 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Merlin Tilbury East Fire Department, for which he took incredible pride. In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be directed to the Chatham Kent Hospice. A gathering to celebrate Jim’s life will take place at a later date.
41 Comments on “James Robert Sales”
Janice , We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing . Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. Love Deb & Doug
Condolence to Janice and Jennifer and Aaron,
Sorry to hear passing of your husband and your dad. you all are in my prayers. if you all need anything I am here you all.
Jim helped so many friends, neighbours, and total strangers in his 50 years on the Fire Dept. He was a dedicated firefighter and a great guy. I will miss hearing his voice on the Fire radio channels.
We were very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.. Thoughts and prayers to the families at this sad time. Sincere condolences.
Janice..sending you all of my strength and much love…
Janice,Jenn,Aaron
Warmest Sympathy with the passing of Jim/Dad our thoughts are with All of You
So very sorry for your loss
So sorry for your Janice. Our thoughts and prayers are with yous
So very sorry to hear this very sad news.Thinking about your family Janice and your loss.Jim was always so friendly and always had a smile for everyone.
To Janice and family, our deepest sympathy with the passing away of your husband and dad. We pray for you that you are given strength and comfort.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember serving with Jim on the fire department and he was such a great guy to be around and always there to teach a new guy stuff about firefighting.
Janice so Sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Jim. And a LOVING father to JEN and Aaron
Janice so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Jim and LOVING father to JEN and Aaron
Sorry for your loss Janice.
So Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing Janice.Condolences to you and your family.Jim will be missed.
So sorry to hear this Janice. My sympathy to you and the family!
So sorry for your loss Janice
Thinking of you & your family
Janice and family, so very sorry to hear about Jim. Hugs and prayers to all you guys. Dale and Sheila .
So Sorry to hear of Jims passing thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time he will be missed by many.
Janice and family.
Sorry for your loss.
Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers to Janice and family.
Janice, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Janice very sorry to hear about our brother firefighter. Jim and I and 3 other firefighters were in the 50 plus club for Chatham-Kent. Our condolence from Station 4 (Dover).
sorry for your lost janet jen and family
Janice, very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janice I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing!! Sending hugs and prayers to you and the family!!
Janice and family. We are sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Janice, please accept my deepest sympathies. Jim was a great guy,
Oh im so very sorry to hear this sad news..my condolences to your family ❤
Janice, so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you and the family. RIP Soupy.
To my amazing sister, niece, nephew & great nephew, please know that our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Thank you Jim for being such a loving husband, father, grand father & brother in law, you have given us so many memories, wisdom over the years, you will be missed dearly but will not be forgotten.
So sorry Janice and family. Sending love and prayers.
Janice, Aaron and Jen. Please know Paul, Luke and I are thinking about you during this very difficult time.
Janice,Todd,Kim,Dan
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing.
His large smile will be missed by all
God bless
Very sorry for your loss Janice
Janice and family,
We send our thoughts and prayers to all on the passing of a great man. We will treasure great memories of Jim that we had over the years. Brian and Maria Baltare
Janice and family we are so sorry for your loss Jim was always such a great guy His smiling face will be missed for those who knew him.
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all the family.
My deepest sympathy to you Janice and all the children and grandchildren. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
To Janice and family…please accept our deepest sympathy, Jim was a dear friend.
To Janice & family,so sorry to hear of Jim`s passing.Our prayers are with you and your family.