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James DeCourcey Obituary

James J. "Jim" DeCourcey III, 66, of Randolph and North Falmouth passed away on Jan. 30, 2016 surrounded by his loving family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 45 years, Donella (Oser) DeCourcey. Jim is also survived by what he had always deemed his two proudest accomplishments, his daughter, Kimberly (DeCourcey) Zajac of Mansfield and his son James J. DeCourcey IV of Scituate as well as their spouses, Matthew Zajac and Jody (Magilson) DeCourcey. As anyone who knew Jim would know, he was the very proud Poppy of his five grandchildren, Caitlyn Zajac, James J. (Quinn) DeCourcey V, Amy Zajac, Greyson DeCourcey and Reagan DeCourcey who were the light of his life and his favorite subject of conversation. Jim's love for his family and their love for him will live on forever. Jim was the son of Catherine Geraldine (Drain) DeCourcey and the late James J. DeCourcey Jr. Jim is survived by his sister Susan and husband Joseph Roberts, his brother Robert and wife Elizabeth and sister Marianne and husband Paul Reiss as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and family members. Jim was an accomplished transportation and distribution manager for more than 30 years and completed his working career as assistant district facilities coordinator for MASS DOT, Taunton. His funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St., Randolph on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 9:45 a.m. Followed by a funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 211 North Main St., Randolph at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours are Tuesday, Feb 2, from 4 - 8 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445. For directions and online guest book visit, www.thehurleyfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Randolph Herald from Feb. 1 to Feb. 12, 2016.
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Donela - our hearts go out to all of you. We just found out and are so saddened to hear this. We will forever have great memories of our times and talks in Aruba. Love you all

Debbie & Tom Sullivan

February 17, 2016

I am so sorry to hear that Mr Decourcey III passed away May you find comfort in the words of family, friends and the "God of All Comfort" through this difficult time 2Cor1:3

February 8, 2016

May the God of all comfort bring your family peace at this time of deep sorrow.

February 3, 2016

My condolences to the whole family, remember Jim well from childhood as Bobs older brother.rest easy Jim, Jack Le Blanc/Corner Store

jack Le Blanc

February 3, 2016

Rob and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.

Cathy Soper ( Holloway)

February 2, 2016

Donella and her loving family.....I am so very sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you, always.

Debbie Donovan Glover

February 1, 2016

Rob and Family,
All your friends at the Plymouth Courthouse are sadden to hear the news of your brother Jim's passing.
Please pass on our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely
Ron DePesa

Ron DePesa

February 1, 2016

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134 So. Main St. (Rt. 28), Randolph, MA 02368

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