James B. "Jim" Matthews

I will always cherish the time spent with Jim in high school and at our two reunions in 1998 & 2008. He was a true gem. I never knew a kinder, more generous person who enjoyed life to the fullest. I can't believe he's gone. ~ CC, Class of 68.

Jim's wonderful spirit will always be a part of every person whose life he ever touched.

Rest in peace, Jim. I feel so fortunate to have known you.

I too knew Jim through his professional life--the TMA and ABI. He was always there with a ready smile and a helping hand. On behalf of the ABI Board, I extent my condolences and can assure you that he will be sorely missed.

I will be talking to Assumption College today about starting a Memorial Scholarship in Jim's name. Probably for a student from Nipmuc who will attend Assumption. If interested in donating and helping out, please contact me. I will make the first gift. John DiPietro

The world is a colder sadder place without you

I'll be missing you as long as time goes on. The world is a sadder, colder place without you.

To Jim's family...I know the class of '68 will miss Jim dearly. You were fortunate to have this man in your life for a time, and you will be blessed to have him again with you for eternity because there is no question as to where he is now. Lynda Gaskill

Carol,Greg, Gerald and family,

I was priviledged to know Jim for many years through our professional careers and we shared many mutual clients. No one was more professional, more caring about his clients and his fellow professionals and his contributions to the TMA are too numerous to mention. His faith in his fellow man shines through the many organizations he chose to devote time to and they are much richer for knowing Jim. We also shared many of his memories of Maine where my...