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Timothy Stephens Butler posted a condolence
Sunday, October 10, 2021
The Plaxton family I have known Jim since the mid seventies. He was a class act a true gentleman full of integrity and honesty God bless. Timothy Stephens Butler
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James Mark Plaxton Posted Oct 12, 2021 at 12:08 PM
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Stan Ralph posted a condolence
Friday, October 8, 2021
Jim an I were classmates in Engineering at Ottawa University in 1960-61. Jim was in Electrical Engineering and I was in Civil Engineering. At that time, "Ottawa U" had a full Electrical Engineering program but only the first two years of Civil were offered so I only had the pleasure of being Jim's classmate for two memorable years. I remember those two years with great affection. Jim was the epitome of someone who was full of life. He always seem to have a big smile on his face. A very bright guy too! There were only a couple of hundred students in the entire faculty at that time and we pretty much knew and associated with them all. We got together every day in the cafeteria at lunchtime to play "hearts" and kid around. We were a pretty social bunch and had great times at frequent parties and get-togethers. Never forget going to a pub on St. Patrick's Day on Elgin Street and well into the afternoon we all got up on top of the tables for a great rousing rendition of "We are the Engineers" - unfortunately the pub owner was not too impressed and threw us out! Have to say that my two years at Ottawa U were amongst the best of my life and being a pal of Jim's was a big part of it!
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James Mark Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Heidi Peever Posted Oct 14, 2021 at 3:43 PM
Love the photos. Your father was dashing and fun. Our family enjoyed the sailing trips w your family. Skiing at DG as well. My dad has many fond and funny memories! We are so sorry for your loss; we will celebrate his full life and love of family...by your side.
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James Mark Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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James Mark Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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James Mark Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 4, 2021
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
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Brian McDougall posted a condolence
Monday, October 4, 2021
JR was like a Godfather to me. What sticks out in my mind is a summer during my university years when I worked part time as a doorman at the Ceeps in London. After getting all the stragglers out, closing and stacking chairs I would make my way home around 1:30 or 2 am. Driving along Richmond Street occasionally I would see a light on in JR's place on Picton Street and sometimes I would knock on the door. I can recall him opening the door and saying 'Hey Doogs come on in'. We would talk for hours with lots of stories and lots of laughter. My memory of him was of someone with an exceptional talent as a good listener and he made you comfortable to speak about whatever was on your mind. He was very kind to me and I have nothing but great memories of him.
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Andrew Webster posted a condolence
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Jim was a mentor for me at a formative time in my life. At 18 years old, he trusted me to look after his first sailboat (aptly named “Great Shakes”) in Clearwater, Florida. What followed changed the course of my life and influenced profoundly the man that I have become. I will be forever grateful for the opportunities that Jim provided, incredible experiences shared and the fun that we had campaigning Silver Shadow together with a crew of exceptional men…fond memories indeed. I will never forget the twinkle in is eye.
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Dawn Jetten uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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1. Another photo from the brothers and “out law” sailing trip.
2. A family get together. At a guess, maybe 1970.
3. I won’t try to put names to everyone in this photo, but Jim is sitting on his Dad’s knee.
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Nancy (Plaxton) Watters Posted Oct 12, 2021 at 7:58 AM
So, the 3rd photo above is of our grandmother Gabrielle Faribault Plaxton and Grandfather Percy Plaxton with all their children and their first grandchild and the family dog (?Terry?). Jim
is seated on Percy’s knee with Iola, George & Gabrielle behind them. Charlie, Carol & Harriet are on the other side with Harriet’s baby daughter Louise. Seated on the floor are Anne & Dawn. Aline passed away as a toddler. Quite a family!
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Dawn Jetten uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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It was always fun when the Plaxton's got together
1. Charlie Plaxton, Burke Smith, Father Allan Peterkin (the only one really enjoying the borrowed trophies), George Plaxton, Jim Plaxton (looking just too cool for the others!)
2. Jim, Anne, Iola, Dawn, George, with Charlie in front
3. Anne, Toni, George, Jim
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Nancy Watters uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Nancy Watters Posted Oct 2, 2021 at 6:05 PM
A photo of Uncle Jim and our Dad Charlie (the oldest brother) perhaps in the early 90's?? then later in 2012. Jim was very close to Betty and Charlie and kept in touch through his adult life (even when we lived in Trois Rivières PQ) They were both in the navy, were engineers, successful in business and loved sailing. Jim lived with them during some of his university years. Jim was a generous man who treasured family and he will be missed.
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James Mark Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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James Mark Plaxton posted a condolence
Saturday, October 2, 2021
A sailing friend called to inform me of the tributes the sailing community has been posting for my father. On behalf of dad and his entire family we very much thank all the sailors and racers for their kind words, love, and support it means a lot. The sailing community is truly made up of some of the nicest and funnest people in the world. See some related links below & attached.
https://www.sail-world.com/news/242404/Canadian-Offshore-Sailor-Jim-Plaxton-passes-away
https://www.sailing.ca/canadian-offshore-sailor-jim-plaxton-has-passed-away/
Thanks again.
Sincerely,
The Plaxton's
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Nancy Watters uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Nancy Watters Posted Oct 2, 2021 at 4:36 PM
Uncle Jim was very dedicated to his extended family and kept in touch with my Dad - his oldest brother Charles Plaxton - all the way through Dad's declining years. This is a photo from 2010 when Jim was in Kingston to see Dad along with sisters Anne and Dawn. It was a long drive from London to Kingston - but Jim kept coming. Dad always enjoyed these visits with Jim and his dog who usually was there too. My brother Bill and I really appreciated his kindness. Nancy (Plaxton) Watters
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
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Tamsin Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
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James Mark Plaxton uploaded photo(s)
Friday, October 1, 2021
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Subject: Sail Voile Canada-RELEASE: Canadian Offshore Sailor Jim Plaxton has passed away
News Release
For immediate release
Canadian Offshore Sailor Jim Plaxton has passed away
Kingston, October 1, 2021 – Sail Canada honours the life of Jim Plaxton, who passed away peacefully on September 26th in London, Ontario, at the age of 83.
The youngest son of 10 Plaxton children in the Rosedale neighbourhood in Toronto, Jim was a navy man, a pilot, an engineer, a sailor, a scholar as well as a very successful entrepreneur and businessman, and he was highly respected by his peers and business associates.
Jim constantly strove for excellence as a matter of course, not for personal gain or glory. As an entrepreneur, Jim’s accomplishments included ownership in Great Lakes airlines / Air Ontario, and, subsequent to that, the purchase of C&C Yachts in the early 1980’s.
In the world of competitive offshore racing, Jim, known as “JR” to sailing friends & competitors alike, sailed his “Silver Shadow” yachts (C&C43, C&C41 and C&C44) in the 1980’s to victories in Great Lakes, SORC, NYYC Spring & Fall series races, as well as being a key part of Canada’s victorious 1982 Onion Patch/Bermuda Race team along with Don Green’s “Evergreen” and Bob Heron’s “Amazing Grace”. Jim also represented Canada in the Admirals Cup, in England, in 1981. Jim’s “Silver Shadow” campaigns were also instrumental in the early days of Doyle Sails with Robbie Doyle being closely involved in sail development and inventory, as his company began to establish itself as a successful global sailmaker.
Jim’s approach to competitive sailing was very much one of team building through inspiration, fairness, and above all great laughter and good times. In doing so, Jim had an immeasurable impact on the lives of many sailors both in Canada and internationally.
Jim is survived by daughters Patty Plaxton (John Sheedy) & Tamsin Plaxton, son James Mark Plaxton (Gillian Plaxton), and grandchildren Callum & Kate Sheedy, Gabrielle Plaxton Collingwood as well as Amanda and Olivia Plaxton. Jim’s son, James Mark Plaxton, has carried on his father legacy having successfully campaigned his own race programs throughout the Caribbean with consistent podium finishes. Later, in the Melges 32 and 20 one design classes, he again had several Podium finishes including second overall in the US National Championships and a highly-competitive World Championships. Mark thanks his father for being a great example and inspiration.
Details about visitation, words of remembrance and funeral mass, reception, and wake, including full obituary, tribute wall, and flower/donation information is available at https://donohuefuneralhome.ca/tribute/details/10560/James-Plaxton/obituary.html.
About Sail Canada
Established in 1931, Sail Canada is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the country. Sail Canada is a leading international sailing nation, proud of its world class athletes, lifelong participants and inclusive culture. The organization and its members are committed to excellence by developing and training its leaders, athletes, sailors, instructors, coaches and officials. With the valued support from our partners, the Provincial Sailing Associations and our member clubs, schools, organizations and stakeholders, sailing is promoted in all its forms. By setting standards and delivering programs from home pond to podium for Canadians of all ages and abilities, from dinghies to keelboats, cruising to navigation, windsurfing to powerboating and accessible sailing, Sail Canada sets sail for all, sail to win and sail for life.
A sport in the Olympic program since the first Games in 1896, except in 1904, the pursuit of success in these Games is what fuels the focus of Sail Canada as Canadian athletes have so far achieved nine Olympic and five Paralympic medals.
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Patrick Godbout
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Sail Canada
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