Peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Perth Hospital in his 78th year. Beloved husband for 28 years to Ruth Beatty. Loving father to David (Willa), Joanne (Alan Liscumb), Brian (Sheri), Donna Zabik and step-father to Ernie Griffith (the late Soni), and David Griffith. Dear grandfather to Shannon, Corey, Stephen, Alicia (Scott), Colin, Tabitha, Courtney, Connor, Owen, Charles, Kyle and David. Great grandfather to Ayva. Predeceased by his parents William and Ruby Beatty. Lovingly remembered by his siblings Avva Gemmill (the late William), Robert , Arthur and Earl. Jim will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A special thank you to all the staff, nurses and doctors on the second floor of the Perth Hospital for all their compassion and wonderful care. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home Smiths Falls on Monday, January 28, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at 1 o'clock on Tuesday January 29, 2013 followed by interment at Hillcrest Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Lanark County would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca