Jim Darling 

My friend Jim,

The sudden death of Jim Darling, president of Hunnisett Chemicals Ltd. has caught everyone by surprise and leaves a very large empty space, but the spirit and the way Jim conducted his personal and business affairs will remain with us.

Jim was a devoted and caring parent and friend. He loved, cared and made sure that everyone within range was O.K. One did not work “for” Jim but rather worked “with” Jim, as he left a lot of space to make sure that everyone was comfortable in developing a personal way of doing what had to be done. Personally, for more than 25 years, I was in daily contact – except when travelling or during holidays – chatting, joking and discussing business over the telephone or the Internet. Jim loved to laugh and joking was always the best way to bring the pressure down. I never considered Jim as a boss, but rather as a friend from the start.

Jim is well known in the cleaning industry and he made the name Chemspec the most respected brand name throughout Canada with the help of distributors and partners that never questioned his fairness and his wish to help out any way he could. From east to west, Jim almost lived in his luggage, but the time he spent close to his family was precious and well spent. Jim always spoke very highly of his spouse Célyne and their children, Jessica, David and Geneviève. Jim was a proud man. He regarded his parents Barbara and Ken, and his brother David, with utmost respect. Jim was a good son, a good husband and father, and a dear friend to many of us.

Let’s ask Jim to keep the lights on so he may guide the rest of us through that final path which he has just taken. Let’s ask Jim to remain with his family and friends through the good memories that will live on.

Thanks Jim and may God bless you.

- Marc Théberge