James K. Tillotson

With deepest sympathy Linda A. Buckley

My husband and I were privileged to have spent time at the Holyoke YMCA pool with Jim for several years. He was very pleasant to talk with and we became good friends. He certainly was a wonderful man who will be dearly missed.

Joan and family., I was saddened to hear about the death of your beloved husband, Jim. Always enjoyed chatting with him at Sprongfield Public Schools Central Office. He made wonderful contributions to the community. He is now with your wonderful parents, our former neighbors on Daviston Street.

A good man and great friend over many years. May God bless him. Ernie Rocheleau, Chicopee Ma.

To the family of James Tillotson, Sincere condolences are extended to you with the passing of your dear family member. Jim was a dedicated public servant who researched topics, listened to constituents, and made the decisions for the best interests of the people of Chicopee. Thank you for showing us how to be a public servant. "Eternal rest grant unto to him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest...

I am sure many people will miss him. When serving on commission for disabled Jim was my man to go to on the Council. Hope he finds my mom up there and says hi. Prayers to him and his family.

I remember Jim from " 95 State Street". He was intelligent , friendly and positive. My condolences to his wife and family

God's blessings to the Tillotson family. Mr. Tillotson was the best civics teachers ever! CHS 1967 Susan Bator Bednar

Jim Tillotson was the embodiment of what it means to be a public servant-serving in the Air National Guard, an educator of history, serving more than 40 years in municipal government, both on the School Committee and City Council. I am deeply saddened that I will not have him as a mentor and someone to call on for advice. I was so looking forward to learning from Jim. For it was Jim who took a chance on a young, inexperienced 20-year-old in 2021. He was always enthusiastic with his...