JAMES N. WILSON

A great guy who was always professional and fun to deal with.

Jim was a kind and thoughtful editor who always had an encouraging, welcoming attitude. Success in journalism largely depends on people taking a chance on you, I'm so grateful that he took a chance on me. I remember him telling me excitedly about his wife, his dog, and his candle company with fondness. I send warmth and love to his closest family and friends, his life sure left an impact- there are so many who are deeply appreciative of him.

So sorry Jane. He was a saint. I had a Shepard "Max" May he watch over you and your boys. All my love. Rob (DiMare)

Working with Jim was always a pleasure for me. I'm very sorry for your loss, and I hope you will find comfort in your own wealth of memories.

Jim's lovely, calm and nurturing demeanor was soothing in the news business. He was a mentor to me as I freelanced for news organizations including the Boston Globe. My favorite memories were taking a night assignment where he helped me listen to the police scanner (that takes a special person to respond to trauma at night) and our photo crit groups in Nahant. My deepest sympathies to Jane, Benjamin and Matthew.

I met Jim at the Lynn Sunday Post where I worked as a reporter and editor from 1972 to 1974 when I was just out of Boston University's journalism school and shortly after Jim's graduation from Lynn English. I recall that he quickly became a contributor, always ready to take an assignment for the meager compensation that the Post could provide. He was a frequent and welcome young visitor to that small news office on Chestnut Street down the street from Mrs. Foster's Donuts. For the brief...

I was lucky to meet Jim at the very beginning of my career, and it wasn't until later that I realized how much of an impact he had on me. I also didn't realize how rare and genuine of a person he was. I will forever be grateful for the time and energy he invested in me - and I will hold onto the wonderful and fun memories that I have.

Dear Jane, Benjamin and Matthew, I was saddened to read the news about Jim's passing. I knew him in the 1990's when I worked as a photographer for UPI and then free lanced for the Boston Globe. We were in a small crit group in Nahant as well. He was always there to offer support. A calm person in the storm. Sending my condolences. Sincerely, ~Tsar

Hello, we grew up next to Jimmy while we were young, always finding our fun pics he took in the daily item. We lived literally 3 houses away from the Wilson family. Jimmy was always smiling and looking for a new adventure with his work.. He actually photoed our wedding ....how lucky we were! Please bless his family take care of everyone....may this let them know he was loved by many more than they may know....xoxoxo