It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of James "Jim" Rutkauskas on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne (Hussey) Rutkauskas.
Loved father of Michael, David (Candice) and Kevin (Mandy). Cherished Poppa of Kylee, Adley, Will and Zane. Dear brother of the late Antanas "Tony", Marija "Marie" Liboiron (Ronald), Maryte "Maggie" Running (Jim). Sadly missed by a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was born in England on July 12th, 1949, son of Antanas and the late Mary (King) Rutkauskas. He retired from Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie and moved to St. Thomas to be with family.
Visitation will be held at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 from 10:00am-11:00am, followed by a private service. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Terry Fox Foundation would be appreciated. The family would like to thank the special health care workers at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital who were so good to him.