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Sachs, James John
With great sadness we announce the loss of Jimmy Sachs of Hanover in his 74th year on August 12, 2025.
Cherished Uncle of Heather Sachs (Gary), Curtis Sachs, Pamela Sachs, Laura Sachs, Lisa Sachs (Paul) and loving Great Uncle of Luke Slat. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews for his contagious laugh and wild stories. Son of the late Edward and Viola (Schuknecht) Sachs. Brother of Carol Ann Beckett (John), predeceased by loving brothers Larrie (Nancy), Ernie, Marv, David and Barry Sachs as well as his nephew Christopher. He will be sadly missed by his favourite cousin Marlene Lina, and many dear close friends and neighbours. Jimmy found great joy in driving around town in his little blue electric car and telling jokes to brighten someone's day!
Our most heartfelt thanks to Hanover Police Service and special thanks to Rob Schwartz, friends and neighbours Wally, Johnny D and VON of Grey-Bruce who have cared for our Uncle like family which allowed him to live freely and peacefully in his home.
Cremation has taken place and private family graveside service with Inurnment to follow in Hanover Cemetery. We welcome friends, neighbours and family to a celebration of Jimmy's life at the Royal Canadian Legion Hanover on Saturday, October 18, 2025 between 2 and 4 pm.
Friends who wish to make memorial donations are asked to consider Participation Lodge of Grey Bruce. https://www.participationlodge.com/. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover. Online condolences can be expressed at Mighton Funeral Home (www.mightonfuneralhome.ca)
Our family has enjoyed getting to know Jimmy over the years. Always loved to have a chat and share his stories about our property in the old days and his memories.
The kids loved to wave at him driving in his little blue car and he would be the horn back at them.
Rest in peace, Jimmy.
my condolences to the family the Burrell family Many a good time was had with Jim and many many laughs he will be missed
Jimmy will be missed by his nieces and nephews He was one of a kind. I am so glad that he created so many good memories for them to hang onto. He was loved!
- Brenda KellySorry to hear of Jim's passing. Went to school together when we all lived at Vesta.
Rest in peace Jim.
Our condolences to the Sachs family on the passing of Jimmy.
We enjoyed meeting up with Jimmy and having a chat. The stories he would tell us. Lol! Rest in Peace dear cousin.
My condolences to Jimmy's family. I will miss Jim's smile, twinkle, laugh and of course the jokes. I am blessed to have known Jim since our Vesta school days and will treasure the memories. Sympathy from the Macartney family.
- Sandra DiebelRIP Jimmy remember working with you in the 70's and 80's
- Charlie SeimLove and Hugs to the family.
- Eileen EmkeRST in peace Jimmy.
- gerald,john burellWords fail to express my deep sorrow for his families loss. I will miss visiting Jim and foundly remember his good humor and laughter.
- Rob & Jan SchwartzMy Deepest Condolences to Jimmy's family, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
- Cheryle Lynn SchuknechtMy thoughts and prayers to family and friends of jimmy. RIP Jimmy
- Nicole DaymanOur thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jimmy Sachs. He was a long time friend of my late husband Ken and I. He always loved to tell us jokes and talk about the good old days. Loved the twinkle in his eye and that big smile. The last visit with Morris and I had with him was a few months when he drove to end of driveway we had a great chat
He commented on how good his family was to him and how he hoped he would beat the cancer. RIP Jimmy!
Marlene Kaufman and Morris Emke
