James Pease

James E. Pease, 91, died peacefully Monday evening. James was born in Westfield the son of the late Willard and Hazel (Candee) Pease. He grew up in Chester, lived in Agawam, Suffield and Enfield. He was a retired Manager/Field Representative for Home Insurance Company and Haberman Insurance. He later retired from Wagner Ford, Simsbury as their Courtesy Van driver. A sergeant for the United States Marines during the Korean War, a proud and active member of the Melha Shrine, Scottish and York Rites, a past commander of the Legion of Honor and Royal Order of Jesters. James was a longtime member of the Agawam Congregational Church serving on many committees and the Elm-Belcher Lodge of Masons. He loved working at the Big E for many years as a gate captain and ticket collector. He leaves his wife of 46 years Nancy (Sanderson) Pease; sons; Donald Fulton (Abby) and Richard Pease, daughters; Laurie Webster, Kimberly Marinelli (George) and Shirley Richer; two nephews; Joe and Mark Pease; eight grandchildren, Eric Fulton (Samantha), Meghan Nignan, Joshua Marinelli (Stephanie), Aaron Webster (Caity), Corey Webster (Erica), Jennifer Chmura (Mike), Stephanie Pouliot (Eric), Ashley Suarez (Adrian); and nine great grandchildren, Makayla, Ryan & Jacob Chmura, Alexis & Odin Webster, Andrew Raiche, Gavin, Milo & Liam Pouliot. He was predeceased by a brother Maurice Pease and his wife Nancy, daughter-in-law Deanette Pease and grandsons Brett Webster & Stan Nignan. Special thanks to the Staff at Bickford Health Care Center, Windsor Locks. Due to recent circumstances, the funeral will be held at a later date. The Agawam Curran-Jones Funeral Home is handling all arrangements. For more details or online condolences please visit curranjones.com. Donations may be made to the Agawam Congregational Church Missionary Fund, 745 Main St. Agawam, MA 01001.