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Clarence James Obituary
Born in Putnam, CT, he was a son of the late Clarence B. and Hazel (Coleman) James.
Bud retired as a Store Manager from the former First National Grocery Store in Warwick after many years and later worked for Costco, retiring from there in 1994. He was a train engineer in the Army and enjoyed trains, all movies, especially military movies and loved woodworking with his extensive tool collection.
He is survived by 3 nephews, 4 great nephews and 4 great nieces. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Edith James and Evelyn Lindsay.
His funeral service will be held Monday, October 20, 2008 at 10:00 am in the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Coventry. Burial will be in Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, CT. Visiting hours Sunday 4-6pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 222 Richmond St., Ste. 204, Providence, RI 02903 will be appreciated.
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October 19, 2008
Ann Saggerson
October 19, 2008
I send my deepest sympathies to Bud's family!
I was very fond of Bud as was everyone on Pinetree rd. or anywhere he went. He set the pace for so many things like the change of seasons. If Bud was out walking it was time to come out of Hibernation Spring had begun. If he planted flowers or his tomatoes then it was time to plant yours.
He had a great sense of humor! Sometimes I'd just go ask him a question just to hear him say, "I don't know" Even though he did. He never gave out advice He just listened and he was a good listener.
He was a patient man. You could meet him across the street getting your mail and he would notice if you were upset and say "How are things going"! He was just someone you could tell your worries and woes to.
Afterwards He would look you right in the eyes and say, " Oh, Well, What are you gonna do?" He lived with the belief If you can't fix it, than just leave it alone!
I cherish my memories of Bud as a neighbor and a friend! I will miss him greatly!
Jessica and Paul Counts
October 18, 2008
To Bud's Family, The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Bud was a wonderful neighbor to us, always out for a walk, happy to see the kids and ready for neighborhood chats. He will be missed, may he rest in peace.
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