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BLAIR, James Buchanan (Jim)

Born on May 19, 1938. Passed away December 23, 2024.

Aged 86 years.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was the most loved husband of Joyce.

Dad to Heather, Julie, and Doug.

Father-in-law to John and Ricky.

Granddad “Jim” to Bec, Jessica (and Adrian), Shaun (and Carmen), Tim (and Dani), Ashlee (and Nerijus), Ayla, Anthony (and Steph).

Great grandad to Freya, Aurora, Dakota, and Quinn.

 In our hearts you will stay,

Loved and remembered every day.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Traralgon Chapel 260 Princes Highway , TraralgonView Map
The Funeral of Mr James Blair will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on THURSDAY (January 2nd, 2025) commencing at 10.00 am

Jim's service will also be livestreamed.

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  1. Jim was our Account for the Jeeralang Alpacas in the 90s
    Then became a lovely close family friend.
    Always so understanding and caring and would call in every week for a chat and coffee.
    One wonderful human and I miss him:(

    Peter cook December 30, 2024

  2. Will greatly miss Jim’s jolly personality, spontaneous visits, afternoon teas, and constant tax advice. Will also greatly miss being asked to help out with odd jobs.
    Jim always showed an interest in us grandkids work and often threatened to try and show up at our work for a tour.
    A fantastic grandfather and will miss you greatly.

    Tim Ernst December 30, 2024

  3. On behalf of the Latrobe Valley Prostate Group please accept our deepest sympathies to the Blair Families. Jim was an esteemed member and a true gentleman. Allan Cunningham, Les Parkes, Rhonda Read

    Rhonda Read December 30, 2024

  4. Kathleen & I have been privileged to enjoy Jim’s company, both at U3A Australian History and the occasional coffee, at Mid Valley, over a number of years..
    We will miss his company and send our deepest sympathies to Joy and his family .

    David & Kath Kneebone December 30, 2024

  5. Sad times for Joy and family
    Memories of our occasional times together.
    Respectful condolences.

    Alex Mc Dougall December 31, 2024

  6. How do you condense a lifetime of memories? Best boss, best friend, best builder, best farmer. Remembering the MSHC days, the Bethesda days, the farm days… Your wise advice and your true friendship.

    Judy & Ken Dungey January 1, 2025

  7. Sincere condolences to Joy, Heather, Julie, and all the Blairs.

    I will miss “Uncle Jim’s” greetings with a grin, chats, and catch-ups at various abodes over many years. Dear family friend of the Picketts, and dear friend especially of my late father Keith Pickett since they met at a college in the late 60s.

    Once I took Jim up on a flight in a light aeroplane for a reconnaissance of our parts of the Strzelecki Ranges, which he enjoyed very much. I’m sorry there weren’t more opportunities for aerial escapades such as that. Very recently I was made aware that Jim remained highly adept in the art of escapade.

    Vale Jim, you will be greatly missed.

    Matthew Pickett January 1, 2025

  8. Jim was a curious, grateful and loving grandfather and a fun loving great grandfather to Dakota. I will miss randomly running into him in the various coffee shops around town always so happy to see me and hear how we are going. I will be ever grateful for his guidance and interest in how we are going. I love you very much Jim thank you xoxo

    Jess Bandiera January 1, 2025