JAMES ROBERT DEFELICE

DeFELICE, James Robert Of Pepperell, 78, died September 30, 2014, peacefully, at home, after a long battle with brain cancer, surrounded by his family. He was the son of and preceded in death by Frank DeFelice of Italy and Karoline (Riess) DeFelice of Austria and brother John DeFelice and his last wife Judith Joudrey. He leaves behind his loving companion of 28 years Elaine Mills; his brother Frank and wife Ellie DeFelice of North Carolina; his daughters Susan Williams husband Rusty of Manchester NH., Tricia Barnes husband Woodrow of Monte Vista, CO., Karen Cain husband Greg of New Ipswich, NH , Charlotte Lavoie husband Jim of Fitchburg, MA, stepson Adam Holloway, Stepdaughters Jennifer Mandelenakis of Northbridge, MA, and Rebecca Babine and husband Dan of Pepperell, 4 grandchildren Marshall Cain, Melissa and Matthew Barnes, and Ashley Williams; 4 step grandchildren Kate and Grace Babine, Ava and Cooper Mandelenakis; and great grandson Camaron Cain. Family and friends will gather at the Hamilton- McGaffigan Funeral Home, 37 Main St. (Rte 113) PEPPERELL Sunday, October 5, 2014, 5-8 pm and 10 am Monday, October 6, 2014. Funeral Service followed by internment at Park Street Cemetery, Pepperell, Ma. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in memory of Jim to: Mass General Hospital Pappas Fund Brain Tumor Research at MGH Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114 or Nashoba Nursing Service and Hospice, Two Shaker Road, Suite D225, Shirley MA 01464. Please see www.mcgaffiganfuneral.com