James Thornton-Dey-Obituary

James Thornton Dey

Westerly, Rhode Island

Jun 11, 1942 – Sep 25, 2025

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BORN
June 11, 1942
DIED
September 25, 2025
LOCATION
Westerly, Rhode Island

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James Thornton Dey, longtime owner and innkeeper of the Shelter Harbor Inn in Westerly, Rhode Island, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 83.Born in Short Hills, New Jersey, Jim was one of six children of the late John Stanley and Constance Lodge Dey. He attended Millburn High...

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I will always treasure the memories of my times at Shelter Harbor Inn. Jim and Debbye always provided such a warm inviting environment. He was a wonderful host.

Such a wonderful man. Some of my favorite memories are from my days at SHI in the late 80´s. I´m so sorry for your loss.

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Jim, thank you for holding that bartending job for a month for me back in 1981. And then allowing me to have the best job that anyone has ever had for over 37 years.