In memory of

James Neil Milligan

March 4, 1944 - March 22, 2017

After living with cancer for many years, Jim died peacefully on Wednesday morning, March 22nd at Toronto General Hospital. He kept a very positive attitude throughout his cancer journey and gratefully, rarely experienced pain. He was a wonderful, caring, inclusive man, who touched many lives. He will be sorely missed by family and friends.
Jim was the son of Percival (deceased) and Aileen (Dolly) Brown and a stepson of Donald Brown. He is survived by his mother, brothers Ken Milligan, Stephen Milligan and Douglas Brown. Jim was pre-deceased by his brother David Brown. He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Amy, Ken, Amanda, Megan, Joshua, Leslie and Kyle.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, March 30th at 1:00 PM at the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), 115 Simpson Avenue in downtown Toronto followed by a reception in the church hall. Interment will take place at a later date in the Necropolis Cemetery in Toronto.
Donations are requested In lieu of flowers. A list of Jim’s favorite charities will be available after the service.

Guestbook

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Laurie O'Reilly (cousin)

Entered March 24, 2017 from HALIBURTON

Loved as much as one can love a friend. All that I can do now is be thankful that Jim was in my life.

Angela Bell (Colleague)

Entered March 25, 2017 from Toronto

Jim was a special person with a gift of intellect, empathy and kindness. He was a wonderful teacher, mentor and friend. Will be missed and held in my heart.

Bill O'Reilly (Cousin)

Entered March 25, 2017 from Scarborough

My earliest memories of Jimmy were in the early sixties when he was my babysitter. I must have been quite young as I particularly remember being scared and thrilled by a shoulder ride down the stairs. I also remember Jim having fun at the Black family picnics.

Fred Roth (former YMCA Colleague)

Entered March 25, 2017 from Toronto

Go with love Jim. I learned many of my most cherished values from you!

Gary and Nadine Jewison (Friend)

Entered March 25, 2017 from Pickering

Jimmy was an inspiring person, no matter what was going on all you had to do was look at his smiling face and it made everything better. He gave the best hugs and always saw the good in everyone. A gentle soul who will be missed.