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James Edelin Bourne
James Edelin Bourne, a longtime resident of Greenwich, CT passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Dallas, TX. Jim was born in Wilson, PA and was the son of James and Helen Bourne. He attended Iona prep School, University of Notre Dame and New York University. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany with Army Intelligence. For over 30 years Jim worked on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as a trader beginning with Robinson Humphreys and retiring with Alex Brown & Sons. He was a long-time member of the Greenwich Country Club, Nantucket Yacht Club and the Union Club of New York City.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife Nancie in December. He is survived by his daughter Kim Fisher (Rick) of Dallas, TX, his daughter Ashley Dewey (Brad) of Danville, KY, four granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother William P. Bourne.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Three Oaks Hospice 331 Melrose Drive, Suite 230, Richardson, TX 75080

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Published by Greenwich Time on Mar. 13, 2025.

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