Photo courtesy of DOHERTY FUNERAL SERVICE
Medford, Massachusetts
Bennett, James K.--64, A resident of Medford, formerly a 30-year resident of Brookline, passed away suddenly July 5, 2016.
James was the beloved husband of Jane E. (Abbott) Bennett and the devoted and loving father of Albie Bennett of Austin, TX, formerly of Brookline and Michael Bennett of Norfolk, VA, formerly of Brookline. He was the cherished son of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Keenan) Bennett and the dear brother of Mary Lyman and her late husband James of Medford, Laraine Larkin and her husband Norman of Methuen and Frances Watler of Haverhill. James is also survived by many dear friends, nieces and nephews.
The funeral procession will be held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Tuesday morning, July 12, 2016, at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church in Medford at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held on Monday, July 11, from 4-8 p.m. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James’s memory to the New England Organ Bank, 60 1st Ave., Waltham, MA 02451.
I watch the video every year because Legacy. com sends me a reminder. I am always most interested in Jimmy and 2 sons with tan lines and non tan lines showing at my brother Kenny's Vermont home in Strafford. VT on their way to swim in the man-made pond.
CLOUD'S PLACE.
Claire Hendry
Claire Hendry
July 01, 2025 | Ranco Santa Fe, CA | Friend
Still missing you, and Jimmy, and your sweet family of 2 boys. Kenny would definitely acknowledge Jimmy's passing. I will do it in his absence.
Claire Hendry
July 04, 2024 | Friend
Thinking of you Jane and hoping you are doing well. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Griffin
July 01, 2024 | BOYLSTON, MA | Friend
I have been trying to find my friend Jane on social media for a long time. Finally today i looked for Jimmy. I am in a shock as he is my age and seemed so athletic and healthy. I am so very sorry for Jane, Alby and Michael. Like others, i remember Jimmy always smiling. Alby and my Laura sat in high chairs together, and i believe i took the picture of Alby with his cheeks puffed out filled with food he was saving for later. Layoffs at work, moved to Hopkinton far from her, then to Scituate now...
Pearl Masciulli
April 19, 2022 | Hales Location, NH | Friend
I am not sure why I googled Jim's name today. I am saddened to learn that he has passed. I played football with Jim at Boston University and considered myself a friend of his. Jim was a determined, tough player, with a great big personality. I have many recollections of Jim but one that stands out was my very first varsity play at B.U. A player was hurt and I came in. Jim offered some supportive comments to me that gave me confidence in that nervous moment. Truly a great guy and a...
Rick Porter
March 15, 2021 | Friend
To the family and friends of Coach Jim Bennett, kindly accept my belated condolonces.
Jim was my high school football coach at Bridgewater-Raynham in '74, '75, and '76. He was tough, yet compassionate, strong on fundamentals, always pushing us to give all we had, to never give up, to always play each down one-hundred percent to the whistle. He and Coach Tim Driscoll taught me and many others life lessons of perseverance, discipline, and determination, even in the face of certain...
February 04, 2021 | Bridgewater, MA | Student
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