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James Hetherman Obituary
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Gloria (Mayotte) Hetherman; a daughter, Colleen and her husband Wayne Rogers of Charlton; three sons: George Hetherman,and his wife Mary of Dudley, Jamie Hetherman and his wife Hollie of Charlton and Shawn Hetherman and his wife Angela of Webster; seven grandchildren, Nathaniel, Maryann, Tucker, Caelin, Jack, Alex and Emily; a sister, Judeann and her husband Thomas Haskins of Dudley; mother-in-law, Helen Mayotte of Auburn, and brother-in-law, Joseph Mayotte and his wife Betty of Quinebaug; 1 niece and 3 nephews.
He was born in Dudley, the son of James and Eva (Gendron) Hetherman. He grew up in Quinebaug and Graduated from Bartlett High School class of 55 and then lived in Webster. Jim was a member of St. Louis Church and a collector for the parish. He dedicated over 30 years to the Town Of Webster with the beautification of Webster Beach and Athletic fields. Jim was instrumental in the forming of Winter Wonderland and the footbridge at the Beach. He served on the town safety committee and Board of Directors at the Senior Center for many years. A member and past Exalted ruler of Webster Lodge of Elks 1466 and recipient of the lodges Citizen of the Year Award. He enjoyed walking and his many projects he created for family and friends.
His funeral will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2 from Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley, with a Mass at 10 AM in St. Louis Church, 14 Lake St. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster Calling hours at the funeral home are Monday from 4 to 8 PM. The Elks ritual will be at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory to the St. Louis school Endowment Fund or the American Liver Foundation, 246 Spring St. Newton, MA 02160.
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The Vear Family
October 23, 2007
Dear Mrs. Hetherman & Family:
I am so sorry for your loss, I apologize for not being able to attend the calling hours, we were unaware of the passing of James. The Saturday night mass will never be the same for us again. Our deepest sympathies, the Vears.
John Kokocinski
October 5, 2007
My sincerest condolences to Gloria and the Heatherman family. He was a great man. I truly enjoyed the years I worked with him at the Parks Department. I'm glad I knew Jim as well as I did. May he rest in peace.
Jim Gryncewicz (Grinny)
October 4, 2007
Dear Hetherman family, it was a shock to me when my mother in Webster called and notified me of the passing of Mr Hetherman. Going to school with Shawn, I got to know all of you since I was a kid. Mr Hetherman was a great influence to alot of people and I am saddened by his passing.He will be missed! My prayers are with each and everyone one of you. God Bless.
Judy Williams
October 3, 2007
Colleen & Family -
Gary and I are very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Your family will be in our hearts and prayers. In time the pain and hurt will lessen but he will always be with you in your heart. I also want to apologize for Gary & I for not attending the calling hours or funeral - we were away and just returned yesterday. Please know that if you need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on, I am here for you - just call.
Love
Heidi Gambaccini
October 2, 2007
Gloria, Colleen and family...Our thoughts and prayers will remain with you at this time of your loss. No words will help the pain but God, time and family and friends will carry you through.
God Bless and sympathy. Heidi and Bob Gambaccini
Erik Desrosiers
October 1, 2007
In your time of loss please know that there are many people whose thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jim touched so many lives over the years and he will be missed greatly. The time I spent working for Jim as a young man, helped me to form a work ethic that has helped me throughout my adult life. I respected him very much and will always remember him fondly. I send all of your family my most heartfelt condolences
arlene healy
October 1, 2007
Dear Hetherman Family, We were saddened with the passing of Jim. He was a real nice man. Always so friendly. Our family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Dan and Arlene Healy
John & Linda Bialy
October 1, 2007
To Gloria, George, Colleen, Jamie and Shawn:
Linda and I are deeply saddened by the passing of your husdand and father. Jim was a very unusual person in that he cared for people no matter what their convictions. Ji mwas not only a co-worker, Elm Street neighbor, but most importantly a dear and cherished friend. You have our deepest sympathy and condolences in this time of need and both Jim and your entire family will be remembered in our prayers.
John and Linda Bialy
Haines City, Florida
Alan Stolarczyk
October 1, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Heatherman was a one of kind. He had a big heart and was a friend to all, no matter who you were. It was a privilege to know him. God Bless Your family. My Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jay Charbonneau
October 1, 2007
To The Heatherman family; I am very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a good man with a great sense of humor. My summers spent working for Jim were some of the best times of my young life. Jim was always very good to me and treated me like a son in many ways. I have never forgotten the good things he did for me. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Sincerely
Jay Charbonneau
Karin Cantwell
September 30, 2007
So sorry for your loss, please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Tom and Karin Cantwell
Patti Parker
September 30, 2007
He will be profoundly missed by so many people whose lives he touched, and because he did so, he will forever live on. Our deepest sympathies.
Patti Parker & Michael Hannon
Brian Germain
September 30, 2007
Dear Family Members my family and I are very sorry to hear about Jim.
I have personally known him for a number of years, we would always talk politics and Jim would let me know what I should be doing in the town of Dudley, I have respect for all the things your father, husband and friend has done and we will pray for all of you and Jim that you can all have peace.
God Bless and I am truly sorry to George who I know and his family.
Brian, Dawn and Joe Germain
Tony Horanzy
September 30, 2007
Our sympathy to Gloria and the Hetherman family,from the Horanzy Family members from up the street.
I enjoyed the many times when I would ride on Elm street and hear a yell from Jim hey smokey stop ,then I would stop.Then we would shoot the breeze with him talking for hours into the evning inside of his garage fill with nostalgia of Webster memories and his connections he made meeting people.
Then at times he would call me up at home on some Webster gossip he had heard and invite me down for a drink near his pool have a few extra laughs.
It was very much relaxing enjoyable chatting with him and he will be sadly missed by family and friends,but his memories we all had with him will never die. Our deepest sympathy to Gloria and her family with condolences.
Darlene Finamore
September 30, 2007
We cannot express enough sympathy to ease your pain. Just know that we will say prayers for James' safe passage to heaven.
Raymond C Merriam
September 30, 2007
To the Heatherman Family that I knew growing up as a kid in the Town. A man that tried to under stand me and his Family. I look upon this man as a person that only asked to respect his Family that I was lost and did not know how. I apologize for my wiseness.
Raymond C Merriam
September 30, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ron Borski
September 30, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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