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James Kile Obituary

Of Needham Heights, August 17, 2007. Loving husband of Elaine C. (Smith) Kile. Son of David R. and the late Betty Jane (Antolene) Kile of Alden, NY. Brother of Diane Kile and her husband David Galson and David M. Kile and his wife Susan. Uncle of Jason, Sarah, Adam, Eric and Kevin Kile and Ross and Maya Galson. Great Uncle of Leah Elizabeth Kile and Jordan James Kile. A Celebration of Jim's life will be held later in the fall. Donations in Jim's name may be made to the Oncology Dept., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave. (BR), Boston MA 02215; or to Mass Audubon, 208 South Great Rd., Lincoln MA 01773. Late Physicist at Riverside Research Institute in Lexington. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home, NEEDHAM. Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 21, 2007.

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Eric Smith

October 6, 2007

I had only known Jim for a few years, but I considered him to be one of the truly good guys and a true gentleman. He always gave of himself and had an infectious good humor. He also managed to maintained a safari mentality with a willingness to explore, observe, and share the world around him. I will miss him, and my sympathies and prayers go out to Elaine.

Bill Aiken

September 7, 2007

I will always remember Jim's enthusiasm about engineering, mathematics and the work we did at Lincoln Labs. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Elaine.

Michael Kowalski

September 7, 2007

Jim and I have been good friends since our days at Northwestern University. His sense of humor and positive attitude has brightened all our lives. My wife Ellen and I offer our deepest sympathy to Elaine and family. We will keep you in our prayers.

Joanne Ward

August 28, 2007

Everyone who knew Jim will miss him - Not only was he a colleague he was a good friend.

Marv Rozansky

August 26, 2007

Jim Kile was a good friend and fellow alumnus of RPI. He was an excellent engineer and an outstanding resource to the Gray Moon program. Best wishes to the family.

Laura Giard

August 22, 2007

I was always impressed with Jim's gentle spirit, his love of the stars (and willingness to share that love) and most of all his love and devotion to Elaine. It was a relationship that was one of a kind and my prayers are with you Elaine. I know Jim will be with you every step along your new path.

jane loughlin

August 21, 2007

I first met Jim at RPI and then we followed each other to Northwestern University and Lincoln Lab. He has been a good friend through all these years. I will miss his sense of humor, his kind heart and the many long talks we had about friends, physics and life. Elaine I wish you peace. You will be in my prayers.

Sally Casavant

August 21, 2007

Elaine;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of Jim bring you comfort.
Bob,Sally & Chris.

Marilyn Walpole

August 21, 2007

For all your energy, knowlege, love, and enthusiasm for life, you will be missed.

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