James William ‘Jim’ Coneybeare, formerly of R.R.4, Listowel, passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in his 87th year.
Beloved husband of the late Verna (Hammer) Coneybeare. Father of Beverley & David Louwagie of Dublin, Cheryl & Greg Garner of Iroquois Falls, Dianne & Murray Ludington of New Hamburg, Nancy & Fred Richardson of Fergus, and Matthew & Stacy Coneybeare of Hamilton. Grandfather of Brendan Louwagie & Tori Shouldice, Laura Louwagie, Michelle Louwagie, Justin & Jenna Garner, Amanda Garner & Max Lavoie, Elesha Ludington, Galen Ludington, Madelyn Richardson, Josephine Richardson, and Dominic Coneybeare, and stepgrandfather of Dillon McMenemey, and Brody McMenemey. Great-grandfather of Emilia. Brother of Marilyn & Art Lazet of Goderich, Gloria Trentowsky of Mitchell, and Patricia Mayberry, Betty & Keith Bender, and Ralph & Paulette Coneybeare, all of Listowel, and brother-in-law of Betty Coneybeare of Listowel. Also sadly missed by his dear friend Bernice Askett, his many nieces and nephews, and by Verna’s family.
Predeceased by his parents William & Greta (Baker) Coneybeare, brother George Coneybeare, and brother-in-law Gordon Mayberry and Bill Trentowsky.
Farming was in his blood. Jim started farming as a young man with his dad on the family farm (Conlee Farms) and continued to farm for many years with his youngest brother Ralph and alongside his brother George. Even after retirement and moving off the farm in 2006, his interest and passion in farming remained until his final days. Jim also had a great love for trees, and if one could be planted, it was. In retirement, he enjoyed restoring his three Ferguson tractors and travelling.
Visitation will be held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel, on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A private family funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 25, 2025 followed by a public celebration of life at Parkview Gardens from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. with words of remembrance at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel.
Memorial donations to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
The family would like to thank the staff at Knollcrest Lodge and Caressant Care, Listowel, as well as the staff at the Palmerston, Listowel, Grand River, and Stratford Hospitals for their compassion and care.
Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca
