(Hum) Tai H. Jim
August 15, 1926 to July 15, 2025
Obituary
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It is with deep sadness that the family of the late (Hum) Tai H. Jim announces her passing. Tai passed peacefully away at the Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON on Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 at the age of 98 years.
Born in Hoi Ping, China, she immigrated to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, in 1957 to join her husband, Hong Jim (who passed away in May 1998). Together, they raised three children and ran a business, Jim’s Snack Bar in Mount Pearl for over 30 years before relocating to Mississauga in 1995 to be closer to their family. Throughout her life, Mom dedicated herself to her family, prioritizing their needs with unconditional love and support. Her final days were spent with her children (their spouses) and grandsons at her bedside.
Mom was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother renowned for her kind-heartedness, selflessness, strength, and resilience. Despite facing numerous challenges in life, she always approached them with grace, dignity, and courage. Her many interests included cooking, baking (most notably her delicious apple pies), sewing, knitting, trout fishing, gardening, watching curling on TV, and playing card games, particularly Poker or Blackjack nights with us. She was also known for her warm and affectionate ‘big hugs’.
Leaving behind with loving memories are her daughter, Jennie (Brent), sons Harry (Sandy) and William (Madonna), and two grandsons, Christopher and Brandon. She also has her nephew, Gordon (Rebecca), and niece, Annie (Mike), along with numerous grand nieces and nephews plus close relatives and friends.
Special thanks to Dr. Gordon Wong and Ron Marcilla RPN and their team at Trillium Health Partners Renal Care Centre.
Public Visitation will take place from Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John’s, NL on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 from 6:00-9:00PM.
Reverend Rebecca Pike-Winter will conduct the Funeral Service from The Carnell Memorial Chapel, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John’s, NL on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 at 1:00PM. Interment to follow from Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations can be made to Trillium Health Partners Foundation (THP) – Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga. https://secure.trilliumgiving.ca/site/TR?fr_id=1090&pg=entry
Dear Harry, Jenny and William. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Your parents were so very lovely people and so kind to me when we were friends going to school at Park Avenue Elementary; I remember them fondly. Take care. Dorcas Welsh
Jennie, Harry and Will, my condolences to you and your family. I have so many fond memories of the times I spent with her over the years. She was always so warm and generous. Mom and dad always had great joy when they spent time with her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless.
Deepest Condolences to Will, Donna, Jennie, Brent, Harry, Sandy, Chris and Brandon.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May the memories you hold deep in your heart bring healing and peace. I remember all the family dinners we had together during special events. I especially remember her legendary pies and her affectionate greetings . Thinking of you and extending sincere sympathy.
Jennie, Harry, Will and all extended family,
Please accept our condolences in the passing of your mother. She was a lovely person and a deicated mother from my memorary of the past. I have many good memories from my childhood visiting the store you all work so hard in many years ago. May God Bless you all and she is now home with your father.
Jennie, Harry, Will,
My deepest condolences to you and your families on the passing of your mother. I have fond memories of her, she always had a way of making me laugh. Take comfort in her long remarkable life . Janie and Keith
Harry,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. May all the special memories of your mother be a source of comfort to you and your family.
To Gordon, Rebecca and the entire Jim Family
Please accept our sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with all.
Darryl & Peggy Nixon
Will, Jennie and Harry,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother.
I remember her big hugs and smiles, and how she’d often sit next to me, for encouragement, as I struggled through Mah-Jong.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Dear Jennie, Harry and Will,
We offer our deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mom. She was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Jim will be missed. She was loved by many and made a big impact on her community, family and friends.
Deepest condolences from Carol Jean Aue and Family.
Sincere condolences to Will, Donna, Jennie, Brent, Harry, Sandy, Chris and Brandon. Your Mom will be dearly missed. May she rest in peace and be happy to be reunited with your Dad. 🙏🏼 Hugs to you all.
Jennie, Harry Will and family I am so sorry for your loss.
I remember your moms big hug embrace whenever we were all together at family functions, she will be missed
Our deepest condolences on the loss or your mother, grandmother. Jane and Philip
Will,
Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. We will always remember how her face lit up when she saw us “kids* and gave us hugs and kisses. May the happy memories of your time with her give you comfort. She was a lovely person. May she rest in peace.
Will and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time
It’s never easy when you lose a parent, but just remember all the good times over the many years that you had your mom with you.
Harry , Will and Jenny
My condolences on the passing of your Mom
So sorry to hear about the passing of Harry’s mom. My condolences to both of you and to Harry’s family
Sheilagh Linegar
For Jennie , Harry , Will , and all family members, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved Mom. May she rest in peace.
Please take care of yourself in this most difficult time.
Deepest condolences to your family on this sad occasion.
Sending sincere condolences to Harry, Jennie and Will. I have wonderful memories of the snack bar. Rest in peace Mrs. Jim. 🙏🏻💐
Aunty, Ill always remember your kind smile. The way I could never leave your house without a small gift or a 5.00 placed in my back pocket. The kindest of souls you were and you will be forever missed.
Its your turn to rest now Aunty. Rest easy.
We are sorry for your loss What a remarkable life she lived. 98 years filled with so many memories, experiences, and connect with the people she lived. While her passing leaves an emptiness that words can’t fill , we hope you will find comfort in knowing that her long life was clearly one that touched many hearts, including yours.
Please know we are thinking of you and the family during this difficult time. The live and memories you shared with her will always be a part of you.
Our dear Jenny and brothers Will and Harry ! Sending love and condolences to you all and your loved ones! Mom wanted to go back, sadly this way but im sure she is pleased to be back “home” with your dad!
Marilyn and Nick
I want you to know, Jennie, Harry, William and Family Members, that you have been in my thoughts since news of Mrs. Jim’s passing reached me. She was truly a remarkable accomplished person.. My sincerest condolences. God bless! Jim
Dear Harry, Jenny, Will, and families,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
IHarry,, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, Tai Hum. While I didn’t have the privilege of knowing her, I can only imagine the remarkable life she lived over 98 years. Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of loss. Our thoughts are with you as you celebrate her life and grieve her passing.
Warmly, The Moser!,
Condolences on the loss of your beautyful
Mother.She was always smiling and interested in us growing up.Always had time for a chat,she was a part of our childhood.
Jenny Harry and will my family and I extend our heartfelt 🙏 for you loss of your mom. She is not suffering and in pain now and joined others in heaven with all others who have gone there before her including my mom. Take care and God bless.
Jenny, Will and Harry, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. May you cherish the memories of her specifying this difficult time.
Mike and Joanne Myler
Jenny,Harry and Will , deepest condolences on the passing of your dear mother. I have so many wonderful memories of you all at the snack bar. Your mom was a wonderful woman who worked hard while raising a lovely family.. Keep your memories of her in your hearts and she will always be with you.
Condolences to Jenny, Harry and Willy on the passing of their mother. May she rest in peace.
Jenny, Harry & Will : Condolences to all of you on the passing of your dear mother. Have all types of memories from back in the ’70’s at your snack bar. Not many knew your mom’s name, so we all just called her “Mrs.” She was the backbone who ran the kitchen & shop. The “Mrs.”, not Jim was the true boss. Looks like a long, wonderful life well lived! RIP Mrs……….
Jenny, Wil, and Harry our deepest condolences in the loss of your mom, both your mom and Dad (Jim) were the cornerstones of Mount Pearl and I’m sure all of us have great memories of both of them and Jim’s Snackbar. Again our sincere condolences The Baldwin Family
Condolences to Jenny ,Wil, and Harry. Sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I remember all of you working at the family store. I enjoyed the excellent food. Thank you for many good memories.
Sending our deepest condolences to all of the families and hugs. I’m so sorry for your loss, she was such a wonderful woman and friend to my parents. I have great childhood memories of your parents and their cooking. May she rest in peace. Take care from the Lau family
Sending condolences to the family. So very sorry for your loss. I remember William, Jenny & Harry working behind the counter at the restaurant as well as going to the same school.
Jim’s had the best chicken, chips & dressing & gravy. I have wonderful memories of this place.
Wendy Clarke (Steele)
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Jenny Harry and Will
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She and your Dad played a big roll in the memories of those of us who grew up in Mount Pearl, not only in a great place to hang out with a juke box and great food but in the kind roll models they provided to us. Take care
Jenny, Harry & Will
Deepest condolences to you and your families on the loss of your mom. She was such a sweet lady who always had a smile. May she rest in peace.
Our sincere condolences to you all .
I remember many times going to the snack bar and Mrs Jim coming out with big pans filled with trout they had caught.
Keith & Donna Brown
Park Ave
So sorry you’ve lost your beautiful mother. She and your father provided many of us with our earliest great food experiences outside of our own home tables, and their children were all our friends. May you find comfort in knowing they are together now and at Peace. Beautiful memories forever.
Our sincerest condolences.
Kathy on behalf of the Lewis Family of Park Avenue.
Dear Jennie, Harry and Will:
We are so saddened to hear of your mom’s passing, losing your mom is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. It’s a blessing that she is now at peace and with your dad, but at the same time there is great sadness that she had to leave.
During this difficult time, may you find comfort in the wonderful memories shared with your precious ‘mama’ and strength in the love of family and friends.
Thinking of you, and sending our heartfelt condolences. Wishing you Peace, Comfort, Courage and Love through this time of sorrow.
Rest In Peace, dear Knong Goo, remembering you with love and treasured memories. 💜
Love and Hugs from Joyce & Moe, June & Danny.
Jenny, Harry and Will,
We are so very sorry for your loss and send you and yours our deepest condolences on the passage of your Mom.
Given her most recent struggles with her health and the pain and suffering she had to endure, we can hang on to the fact that she is now in a better place with no pain or suffering..
Her life lives on in each of you as she rests in peace.
Peter, Lana, Amanda and Marissa
Jenny, Harry and William, We are very sorry to hear of the
passing of your precious Mom. May she RIP.
Warren and Linda Moores
Jennie, Will and Harry
Sharing our deepest condolences for the passing of your mother. She holds a special place in our hearts, one of few relatives of her generation who openly showed affection and gave the best hugs ever! She had a long life and many wonderful memories made with her loving children and grandchildren. Our thoughts are with you, May she rest in peace 🙏 ❤️
Love,
Jasmine, Prasad, Mason, Lenna and Jackson
Xoxo
Harry,Jennie and Will:
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. How blessed are you all to have your mom for nearly 99 years despite her medical needs. God rest her soul and my thoughts are with you all in this time of grieving.
Connie Bursey(Hussey)