Dr. Jim Golem

August 17, 1944 – February 15, 2022

Jim passed away of heart disease, as he wished at home, in his own bed. Left behind are his wife of 53 years, Patricia, son Bill and sister Mary Carol Parsons.  She lovingly extended his life with her kidney donation over six years ago.  He also leaves many in laws and cousins plus a special surrogate daughter with five grand daughters.  Jim was predeceased by his parents Harvey and Mary Golem, his youngest son Rick and sister-in-law Marilyn Wallace. During Jim’s life he was a dedicated care giver through his Dental practises in Hanover and then Port Elgin and by sharing the Alcohol Anonymous message throughout his life.  Ten days before passing he was proud to have celebrated fifty-three years of sobriety. Shortly before passing he suggested that in lieu of flowers, people were to be kind and respectful of others, no matter their circumstances.  The family requests donations be made to London Health Sciences Foundation, c/o Transplant Program, University Hospital, 747 Baseline Road E. London, Ontario N6C 2R6.  Celebrations of life will be held in the future, and you will be invited.   Online condolences may be made at www.greybrucecremation.com.