NIELSEN – James (Jim) Thomas

Born Tuesday March 24, 1931. Passed away Thursday April 24, 2025.

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Passed away peacefully in Portarlington (Victoria) on April 24, 2025.

Aged 94 years.

Dearly loved Husband of Gay (dec).  Partner of Mavis (dec).

Loving Father of Ann and Sally.

Adored Pa of Tom and Sarah, Prue and Seb.

“He loved us, he loved life, and we loved him.”

Tributes

1. Dear Ann Sally and family. Firstly my condolences. Uncle Jim was such a wonderful person always ready for a laugh, a talk and was always interested in what you had to say and in what you have been up to.
   My words cant portray what I am feeling or what I wish to say, so I send you all my love and heart felt sorrow at your deep loss. Sue

   Sue Helsdon

   May 02, 2025 12:26 pm

2. Dear Uncle Jim
   So many warm and loving memories of laughter and love, those long summer holidays at Barefoot were a dream. Not to mention my magnificent cousins, Ann and Sal, what a legacy you have created. We were blessed to have you in our lives Uncle Jim but man did you hit the jack pot with those two wonder women! Not to mention those outstanding grandchildren :)
   Love you all,
   Libby, Pete, Josie, Ella, Kate, Fran Amelia,
   Bosley and Artie xxxx

   Libby Turnbull

   May 02, 2025 9:42 am

3. Wishing James and family love. James was an absolute gentleman and lovely friend. It was a privilege and pleasure to know him and look after him during my time as a nurse at Arcare Portarlington.
   Safe travels James and lots of love to your family.

   Emma Lee

   May 02, 2025 7:53 am

4. Well Jim after 60 years of friendship & working together at Applied chemicals your Masonic interest & your commitment to your family & grandchildren you have been such a leader through out your life. You will be sadly missed. & loved by all. It’s been a pleasure to have known you. Iain Colquhoun.

   Iain Colquhoun

   April 29, 2025 1:53 pm

5. A great man and a wonderful father.
   Our deepest love is with our dear friend Sally, and Ann and family.
   Annmarie and Denise

   Annmarie Faulkner

   April 29, 2025 5:39 am

6. One of the most honest people to walk the earth and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. It was so much fun to go on holidays with The Nielsen’s down the beach house and spend many summers together.
   To Sally and Ann and the immediate families all our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these times of sorrow.
   Remember all the fun times, he was a gentleman and a beautiful family Man.
   Enjoy the next phase of your life, happy travels Jim and love to all.
   All the Colquhoun Family

   Tim Colquhoun

   April 28, 2025 9:04 pm

7. Vale Jim
   A great man and family friend who will always be remembered for the good times we all shared.
   Love to Ann and Sally
   Andrew, Petrina, Isabel and Lilly

   Andrew Tierney

   April 28, 2025 8:06 pm