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James Welsh Obituary
He leaves two sons, James E. Welsh V of North Brookfield and Brendan J. Welsh of Worcester; a daughter, Heather L. Welsh of Rutland; his mother, Lucy A. (Tremblay) Welsh of Holden; his father, James E. Welsh, Jr. of Beverly Hills, FL; a brother, Raymond Welsh of Pensacola, FL; a sister, Jean Ann Yerden of Turner Falls; six grandchildren, Kiely, Connor, Griffin, Michaela, Brianna and Arianna; many nephews and nieces. A son, Todd M. Welsh and a sister, Mary Lou Gonyea, predeceased him. He was born in Worcester and lived many years in Holden before moving to Rutland in 2001. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mr. Welsh was an engineer at UMass Medical Center in Worcester for 20 years retiring in 1998. He was owner and operator of Jungle Jim's Pet Shop in Holden. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Rutland Sportsman's Club, Bedrock Golf Club, the former Knights of Columbus Council in Holden, and he was an auxiliary member of the Knights of Columbus in Alice, Texas. He was also a member of the Nimrod League in Holden, the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Worcester, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. A funeral Mass for Mr. Welsh will be held on Friday from the funeral home with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church 258 Main St., Rutland. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon.
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Memories and Condolences
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"Racin" Ray Gaudet & "Speedy" Sue Osterholm
October 27, 2007
Ray and I just heard of this world's loss of a truly wonderful human being. We will alway's cherish our memories of Jim and the times we spent together at the Blue Plate. We are truly sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. His memory will live on in us and he will never be forgotten.
Matt Benoit
October 26, 2007
BJ and family ,my deepest condolensces. The short time I knew him he made quite an impression he will be missed.
Amanda Desroches
October 26, 2007
BJ & Family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amanda Desroches
Mike Joubert
October 26, 2007
Hello BJ,
How are you doing, I'm so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you brother.
rebecca hammond
October 25, 2007
BJ,
WE WERE THINKING OF YOU WHEN WE HEARD THE NEWS.WE HOPE YOUR DOING OK,AND IF YOU EVER NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO YOU KNOW ME AND SHAUN ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU.YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OUR IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS. WE LOVE YAH...XOXOX
THE HAMMOND FAMILY
Brian McKenna
October 25, 2007
Hey whats up B.J. i am so sorry for your loss you allways told me how much he meant to you and you allways spoke very highly of him. I know everyome will tell you if you need anything call me but i know what you going threw ive been there so call me anytime to talk. Love you buddy im ALLWAYS here for you!!!!!!!!!!
Christopher McCann
October 25, 2007
B.j., sorry to hear about you and your family's loss. My sympathy and wishes are with you all.
Bryan Mero
October 25, 2007
Welsh Family..
I am sorry for your loss! All of my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deborah Howell
October 25, 2007
Dear Jamie,Heather,and Family, With my deepest sorrow for your loss. Your Dad left you with alot of cherished memories.He is now with Todd in Heaven, a better place.One day you will all be together again. Hold fast that he is with you everyday, and will watch over you and protect you. Jim is in my prayers, and will never be forgotten. Love,Cousin Debby Tokarz Howell. P.S My love to your Mom
Jini Henderson
October 25, 2007
To the Welsh Family -
You don't know me, but I owe "Jungle Jim" a great deal.
If it weren't for him, I might not be married to the man I am today.
My husband and Jim spent an evening at the Blue Plate (some 17 years ago)and Jim's words of wisom put my husband straight, we were married a year later.
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
David & Gale Bassett
October 25, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts
Ellen Welsh
October 24, 2007
Dear Jamie, Heather, BJ, & Family,
Your Dad had many titles: great brother-in-law (the only one who ever called me Ellie), great uncle (the only one who had a beard, that when you pulled it, he would laugh like a leprechaun), great brother (who joked with Ray concerning his sea duty in the Navy verses your Dad's), and a great story teller (who could turn a simple story into a huge adventure). He will truly be missed, but your memories of the good times with your Dad will always live on. Just know that you are all in our prayers. We love you and wish we could be there with you at this time. God Bless you. Love, Aunt Ellen & Cousin Sarah & Layla
Susan Spaulding
October 24, 2007
Dear BJ,
It was so nice to have gotten to know you and your Dad on a personal basis. You became part of our family when you were working at our house for a while and you were both so good to Gypsy with all her barking etc. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Rick and Susan
Sheila Rice
October 24, 2007
Bj.. I am so sorry to hear about your dad.. he was a funny guy who never minded all us crazy kids hanging out at your house. You and you family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nicole Plourde
October 24, 2007
BJ, Jaime, and Family,
We are thinking of you. Remember all the good times and memories you have shared. We are here if you need anything.
Love,
Mark & Nicole Plourde
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