James E. Tribble, of Plymouth, died Wednesday, June 26, at Jordan Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Thalia Minott Tribble. Born in Abington, son of the late Roy W. and Eunice D. Tribble, he lived for thirty years in that town. He graduated from Abington High School, Brown University (cum laude) and the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Technology. During his career, Mr. Tribble held several Engineering and Executive positions including Vice President of Engineering and Construction for the New England Electric System, and later Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the same company. He then spent ten years as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Yankee Atomic Electric Co. He also served as a Director of New England Power Co., Massachusetts Electric Co., The Edison Electric Institute, The Institute for Nuclear Power Operations, and several other organizations. Mr. and Mrs. Tribble have resided in Plymouth since 1960. An avid sailor and golfer, James was a longtime member of the Plymouth Yacht Club and Plymouth Country Club. He was also a member of the Chiltonville Congregational Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Tribble is survived by two sons, Michael R. Tribble of Plymouth, and James I. Tribble of Scituate; two daughters, Cynthia T. Moylan of Bourne and Cathy T. Finch of Franklin, Vermont. He also has ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 3, at 11 a.m. at the Chiltonville Congregational Church, River Street, Plymouth. Burial will be in the cemetery behind the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jordan Hospital Critical Care Unit.
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Jimmy sorry for your loss. I remember your Dad at all the Hockey games.
Daniel McNeil
July 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you....
The Crawley Family
July 2, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pat & Stan Miller
July 2, 2013
With sympathy from Jack and Linda Stahl, West Hartford, CT.
June 30, 2013
Rest in peace Daddy. I love you and am going to miss you so much.
Cindy
Cynthia Moylan
June 28, 2013
So sorry to hear about Jim Thalia. It is not an easy road to walk. Life goes on but it hurts more. Jim was always the gentlemen. Sending you my heartfelt sympathy.
Barbara Ward
June 28, 2013
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