Binsfeld: James Gerard.
November 29, 1984 – August 1, 2021.
Peacefully, on Manitoulin Island, with his family by his side. James, in his 37th year, beloved son Gwen and Gerard Binsfeld. Loving brother of Bill (Elizabeth), Peter (Vickie), and Michael (Caryl-Anne). Sadly missed by his nieces and nephew Suzanne, Mallory, and Duncan.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Wednesday August 4th, 2021 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions 100 socially distanced, masked, guests will be allowed in the funeral home at a time. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday August 5th, 2021 at 11:00 am in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 14485 Jane Street, King City with interment to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Donation in James’ memory to Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS), Ontario Track 3 Association , or the Toronto General Hospital Congenital Cardiac Care Centre would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Service
James Binsfeld Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
Tottenham, Ontario
August 4, 2021
2-4 pm - 7-9 pm
James Binsfeld Service
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
14485 Jane Street, King City, Ontario
August 5, 202111:00 am
Deb Blimkie says
Gwen
We are thinking of you and your family
So very sorry to hear this news
Sending you our love and hugs
Deb & Raymond
Doane House Hospice says
Doane House Hospice staff want to send our deepest sympathy to Gwen and James’ whole family. He was a really nice person and a real fighter.
Sally and Noel Lien says
Dear Gewn and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. We remembered James when training for the Olympics and commandeering the sofa in the cramalot inn Saturdays at track three. The joking around and the fun on the bus. He had a wonderful sense of humour.
Susan Hughes says
Oh Gwen. I am so saddened to hear of the news of James’ passing. I remember him from several CADS Festivals – always a bright spark with a twinkle in his eye. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jean Gairdner says
Our deepest sympathy to Mike and the Binsfield Family during this time of mourning. Bill and Jean Gairdner and family
Stephen Dow says
Zach and I are so very sorry for the loss of James, whom we know was a bright spot in your life. Losing a son is devastating, and no words can ever really relieve that pain. Zach’s and my thoughts and hearts are with you during this very sad time. The highest form of love is remembering and honoring those who have passed. Although it is no healing balm, we hope that your many happy memories of James helps to soothe your pain in these coming hours, days, and weeks.
We have made a donation to CADS in James name.
Zach and Steve Dow
Eileen Barrett-Cummins says
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your son James. Although we did not have the pleasure of meeting James we see the amazing young man he was, living life to its fullest and his lasting life lessons so many learned from him. Blessings to you and your family at this difficult time. Charlie and Eileen Cummins (A.D.D.S. Volunteers)
Laurie Chatigny says
Our deepest condolences to you and your family, Gwen. May the deep sadness you feel today soon be filled with many happy memories of good times spent together!
Sincerely,
Laurie Chatigny
CADS Calabogie – NCD
Gordon Penrose says
Hi Gwen,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Although I never personally met James you always shared his progress with us at the many CADS and TRAK3 events. Hope to see you during the winter to share more memories with you.
Regards, Gordon Penrose and I’ll include Durham CADS in this in case they missed the announcement.
Greg Murphy says
Very sorry to learn of your loss. Please accept condolences from my family to yours.
David O'Brien says
Gwen and Gerry,
I was very saddened to learn of Jame’s passing. My deepest condolences to you both.
Kelly and Brian Smith says
Our sincere condolences on the passing of James. Someone so special can never be forgotten. Sending lots of love and comfort.
Nadene Bragg says
Gerry, Gwen and family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of James.
I am sure the memories you all have will help the healing in the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
RIP James!
Nadene Bragg
Bryan Burbidge says
Gerry, Gwen, Bill, Pete and Michael
I was saddened to hear of James passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you now. James taught all who knew him the right way to live your life and if that life is met by challenges take those challenges head on and overcome them just don’t step aside and look for an easier path. I am a better person for knowing and getting to work with James .
Rest in Peace James
Bryan, Andrea, Cody, Emma and Brett Burbidge
Sarah Stefanyk says
Thinking of you and sending energy and strength.
Peace.
Ivan & Judy Morson says
While we’ve only had the privilege of knowing you Gwen and James for a short time, you have both left an indelible mark on our souls. We thank God that our paths crossed over a year ago on our pilgrimage and that we’ve had the opportunity to share some prayers, deep thoughts, and tears together. Brother James, we will dearly miss you. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Weiler says
Dear Gwen, Gerry, Bill, Peter, and Michael:
Sending you our love and prayers. James had such a deep and lasting impact on all of us. We will always remember his big heart, resilience, and larger than life personality. He is a shining light for our whole family on how to live, how to use your God given gifts to the fullest and how to treat each other.
Love: Mike, Liza, Julia, Sarah and Kate
Sarah Pitzen says
I had so much fun with “Tank” at Presquile back in 07’-09’. His memory will endure there and everywhere he went. May he Rest In Peace.
JOY UNTERLANDER says
Dear Gwen, Gerry, Bill, Peter, and Michael,
We are so very sad and sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son and brother James. Please accept our deepest condolences. May precious memories and the love of family and friends bring you peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
The Unterlander Family, Michael, Joy, Chris, John, and Jamie
John and Brenda Ross says
We were terribly saddened by this news. We will fondly remember some of the escapades at the beach house (singing in particular comes to mind), and I will never forget my wild ride with James at the wheel of the quad on the island!) we will sorely miss him. Rest in peace
Neil Wootton says
Rest in Peace James.
God Bless you and your Family
The Wootton Family
Neil, Karen, Jessie and Rhys.
Viveca Banducci says
Dear Gwen, Gerry and Family,
I was so sad to hear of James passing. Although I didn’t know him well, I do remember his wonderful spirit and radiatiating smile. Thinking of you and sending you our love and prayers.
Love, Viveca and John
Tim Weber says
Gwen, Gerard, Pete, Vicky & family. We are so very saddened to hear of James’ passing. Although we only met him a few times when visiting the island we knew from the stories Rebecca & Tim told us, that he held a very special place in both of theirs hearts. Thinking of, and praying for you all.
Isobel Burbidge says
Dear Gerry, Gwen, Bill, Peter and Michael
My sincere condolences to each of you.
Rest In Peace and love James.
Isobel Burbidge
Paul Rogers says
Gwen and Family, I did not have the pleasure of knowing James well. However, in my 20 years with Track 3, I heard his name spoken with fondness so very often. The picture you have posted conveys the spirit that I understand and admire. All of us at Track 3 are grateful for the impact James had on our community. The slopes in his next place will be sweet and better for his presence. On behalf of James’s friends at Track 3, our deepest condolences.
Kelly miles says
My deepest condolences for your loss. It is an absolute tragedy to lose one way too soon. My thoughts are with you all..
Sincerely
Kelly Miles
Kathie Houghton says
Gerry and Gwen . . .I saw the obituary and my heart broke for you both and your boys! Sad news to hear. I can’t imagine losing a child so I’m sending love and hugs. James lived big for his years and hopefully those memories will live forever in your hearts. I will treasure the pictures I have of the our boys together many, many years ago!
Hugs and best wishes
Kathie (Green) Houghton
Jenny Medeiros says
For Gwen, Gerry and Family,
I know we don’t really know each other, but I know of you through Tracy, Hirsch and my niece Jessica. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of James! He truly seemed to be a “Larger than Life” personality, who created a Complete lifetime of happy memories for all who knew him- Despite his shorter time here. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ALL during this most difficult time.
Xoxoxo
Jenny, Andre Medeiros (and our Girls)
Tom and Nancy Jones says
God sent you James for too short a time. You showered him with love. You cared for him. You enabled him to live life to the fullest. You did all that you could in the short time that God gave to you with him.
We send our most sincere condolences. And big hugs.
Bernie Simpson says
Gwen and family.
Please accept our sincere condolences in the passing of James. He was a pleasure to be with at any time. A great skier to. He will be missed by all.
Bernie Simpson
CADS-NCD
Greg and Janice Hampton says
Dear Gwen, Gerry and Family,
We want to extend heartfelt condolences to all of you. We are very saddened to hear of the passing of James. We have very fond memories of James and will always hold these memories in our hearts. We pray that as a family you find strength each day forward.
With love and kindness,
Greg & Janice Hampton and our entire family
Rebecca Mcgoldrick says
Sending our deepest condolences to Pete and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Rebecca, Joe, Brandon, Shay and Kerri McGoldrick.
Steve Hones says
Gwen, family and friends,
I can’t even imagine the sorrow of your loss. James was always a true joy to be with. His smile was infectious and his determination, a true inspiration.
He was loved and appreciated by his TRACK3 family.
You have my heart felt condolences and my thoughts and prayers will always be with James and family.
RIP James. You are loved by so many.
Paul Rogers says
Thanks Steve. So well said.
Jane Crescenzi says
To Gwen and Gerard
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your child, and to the family on the loss of a brother. My memory of James was one of a joyful child, and a courageous young man, accomplishing much in his short life time. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless all of you and may James rest in peace.
Melinda TenPas says
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Melinda TenPas
Debi Roach says
My condolences to The Binsfeld Family with the passing of James.
Such sweet memories of James over the years at Marilyn & Dave’s either at Corn Roasts or Girls week getaway on Manitoulin Island, James was always blessed by so much love & kindness from family and friends.
May you find your “Tilley Hat” with heavens help into your next Journey!
Until then………❤
Linda Crescenzi says
Dear Gwen, Gerard and Family, my mum sent me this beautiful photo of James, such a handsome young man, just as I remember him as an adorable, young, feisty, fun little boy! I am saddened to hear of his passing, my sincerest condolences to you all, I will cherish the memories of James, a boy who never gave up. He is in God’s hands now, his time here was complete, now he can watch over you with much love. My prayers go out to you all, may James RIP.
Linda Crescenzi
Fr John O'Brien says
A truly amazing man who’s bright face and energy is now abounding in eternal joy and excitement beyond imagining. I have such great memories of James in his younger years, full of life and letting nothing hold him back. A true gift to all who knew him. Know of my prayers and love to ye all during this time.
Jeff Weiler says
Our deepest sympathy to Gerard, Gwen and boys. We will always remember James’ big personality, fighting spirit and contagious smile. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jeff, Stephanie, Matthew and Joseph
Heidi Hamilton says
My deepest condolences to family. He was a wonderful person and will be always missed.
Monique says
HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED ON THE TRACK 3 TEAM AND FELLOW SKIIERS THAT KNEW HIM .. MAY HE RIP Monique Hryzak
James Wall says
Gerry and Gwen… On behalf of all of the staff at King Fire and Emergency Services, please accept our condolences. James was a great addition to our family. He taught us many things along the way, and taking “no” for an answer wasn’t part of his vocabulary or even giving in or giving up for that matter. He was an inspiration on what we can do as individuals as long as we believe in ourselves. When it came to public education, he was passionate. He cared and understood the mission… looking after the well-being of our residents. The void of not having James around will be filled with memories of what he stood for and did for our communities. RIP James, we will take it from here.
CH31
Tiia says
So sorry to hear that we lost James… My daughter, Laina and he were good friends. James, you will be missed… we carry you in our hearts. So sad to lose someone so young… our hearts and support go out to James’s family.❤❤
Matthew Martin says
James holds a special place in the hearts of many he came in contact with. His Presqu’ile family will miss our Tank and our thoughts are with his family at this time.
Laina says
I’m so sorry for your loss. James and I got into a lot of mischief together when we skied together. I was shocked to see that he had passed away, we lost touch with one another. I will miss him dearly.
He was so lively and charismatic always had a smile on his face. He always made me laugh.
Susan Rumble says
My deepest condolences to James’ family and friends. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Sonia & Michael Facchini says
Our deepest condolences for James. James was an incredible person with much happiness, joy and love. We will cherish the memories we shared growing up and at volleyball. He will be missed, however not forgotten.
Lisa Dudley says
To James Binsfield’s Family,,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. I met James at The Best Retreat Camp and was immediately impressed by James’ Joie de Vivre! He did not allow his congenital heart defect prevent him from living and enjoying life. He wholeheartedly threw himself into every camp activity. He was never sitting on the sidelines! He knew how to push his limits and when to take a break. Those are such important lessons that James taught me and his spirit will live on in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of meeting him! May you find comfort from family and friends during this heartbreaking and difficult time.
Doug Fraser says
My sincere condolences and prayers for James’s family. He was a joy at heart camp and always had a snails and joke for everyone. Truly one of the boys we had so many wonderfully memories when competing in the games and he will be missed fondly
Debbie Decher says
My deepest condolences to James’ family and friends. We knew each other through the Beat Retreat. It will not be the same without his bright personality shining through. He could always make me laugh. Rest now my ❤️ friend.
James Cartan says
Proud to say I knew this energetic, courageous, athletic, and amazing young man. He should be an inspiration to us all.
My deepest sympathies to the family. Try and cherish the memories.
With love,
James Cartan
Jim Richards says
Gwen and Gerry,
I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child, but it must be crippling. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you both at this moment, and I wish you well in dealing with such a loss.
Jim Richards.