John Dunsworth was born in April 1946 in Nova Scotia (Picture: George Pimentel/WireImage)

Trailer Park Boys star John Dunsworth passed away this week aged 71 following a ‘brief and unexpected illness.

He played the character Jim Lahey on the Canadian mockumentary TV series who was a frequently drunk trailer park supervisor who has some of the best one-liners in the show.

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‘I’m getting drunk tonight Randy’

There was no holding back for John Dunsworth playing his character of Jim Lahey in the series as most of the time his character was falling down, over or all around, as well as relieving himself in his pants.

John Dunsworth as Dave Teagues in Haven (Picture: Michael Tompkins/Syfy/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty)

John Dunsworth was best known for his Trailer Park Boys role, but he also starred in Haven from 2010 to 2015 and The Shipping News in 2001.

Trailer Park Boys is still making episodes with season 12 coming out in January 2018.

John Dunsworth was in 99 episodes of the TV programme and will appear in season 12.

We're in shock and heartbroken by the sudden loss of our dear friend John Dunsworth. We respect the family's wishes for privacy at this time — Trailer Park Boys (@trailerparkboys) October 16, 2017

The best way to honour the actor is to celebrate his larger than life character Jim Lahey and remember the laughs his drunk comedy gold gave to viewers.

Here are 13 of the greatest Jim Lahey quotes

1. Putting the word ‘sh*t’ before anything.

2. ‘I’m mowing the air Rand, I’m mowing the air.’

3. ‘I am the liquor.’

RIP Jim Lahey. A man who truly was the liquor and the greatest trailer park supervisor of all time ??? #MrLahey pic.twitter.com/HeSbD5yfY4 — Amen's Liquor Store (@AmensLiquor) October 16, 2017

4. ‘Clean and sober, just mean that I’m showered and heading to the liquor store.’

5. ‘I’m sober enough to know what I’m doing and drunk enough to really enjoy it.’

6. ‘The only difference between me and you is a couple of drinks.’

Rest In Peace to the greatest actor of all time, John F. Dunsworth. Long live Jim "The Liquor" Lahey. pic.twitter.com/Fm8OBiLY1F — Connor Dubay (@connor_dubay) October 16, 2017

7. ‘Just one more little drinky-poo.’

8. ‘The liquor’s calling the shots now, Randy.’

Rest in peace Jim Lahey pic.twitter.com/HrS9bknW5r — Jason (Pens 3-2-1) (@CarlHagelin62) October 16, 2017

9. ‘Randy, I’ve decided to lay off the food for a bit, and go on the booze.’

10. ‘I’m busy Randy’ *Fills watermelon with vodka*

Rest In Peace to the best god damn trailer park supervisor Sunnyvale's ever seen, may you rest in liquor?❤️ #JimLahey pic.twitter.com/o7f4RRctHJ — Staš?‍♂️ (@stas_sutera) October 17, 2017

11. ‘The liquor will do the driving, then we’ll just kick back on booze control.’

12. ‘Hi Bubbles. You might be able to fool the FBI, but you can’t fool the FBme.’

13. ‘Feelin’ a little sluggish, think I need a snap of the white liquor.’

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