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James Therrien Obituary
He was a native of Winsted, Conn., and a resident of Isle of Wight for 18 years. Mr. Therrien was a retired Hampton Police officer and retired from the fraud security banking system after serving 28 years faithfully. He graduated from George Washington University in 1978, and was a National Certified Fraud Examiner. He was a devoted family and community man, Mr. Therrien was always there for anyone who needed him with his wit and humor. Mr. Therrien was a faithful member of the American Legion, Associate Member of Virginia Sheriff's Institute, VBSA, State Crime Clinic & Local Crime Clinic, Hampton FOP Lodge #26, and Faith Free Will Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Vivian Therrien, James is survived by his wife, Sheila L. Therrien of Isle of Wight; two sons, James J. Therrien Jr. of Windsor and Thomas G. Therrien of Chesapeake; two sisters Catherine T. Wheeler and partner, Duane Stoughton, of Torrington, Conn., and Barbara T. Pearson and husband, Bruce of Wonder, Lake, Ill.
A Life Celebration service will be conducted 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Oct. 1, in Colonial Funeral Home, with the Rev. Barry Reel officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will be private.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Faith Freewill Baptist Church, 16053 Carrollton Blvd., Carrollton, 23314 or the Hampton FOP, Lodge 26, 2204 Mingee Drive, Hampton, 23663.
Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Scotty Williams
September 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Therrien family. Jim was a friend and role model that will be missed by many. Jim's humor, wisdom and knowledge brought many comfort and also brought many to Christ. It was always comforting to have a brother police officer as a brother in Christ.
Rest now Brother Jim. Your work here is done. We now have the watch.
Doug & Carolyn Pinckard
September 30, 2008
As we listened to Jim teach our Sunday School Class, we knew we had a committed Christian as our leader. Jim cared about people and loved Jesus. God give you peace and strength during this time. God bless you.
Sheila Liles
September 30, 2008
May God be with you over this hard hurdle in life. I do remember Jims humor and love of people and life. I remembor His kindess towards my son when his Dad died, and how me and my son will hold onto all the wonderful memories of Jim. Sheila & Scott Liles
September 30, 2008
I am so sorry to here about your loss.I'm sure he was a good person.
Lee and Jewell Warf
September 30, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Rev. Charles Cheek
September 30, 2008
May God's love and His grace and mercy be with you during your time of sorrow. Heaven is smiling because it has gained another bright star. We all shall remember Jim and his accomplishes while on earth.
God blessings to family and friends.
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