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James Currell Obituary

CURRELL, James B., Sr. 84, of Melvin Village, NH, formerly of Moorestown, NJ and Reading, Jan. 14, 2012. Beloved husband for 57 years of Nancy (Baker) Currell. Loving father of Cynthia Grigel and husband James Grigel of East Thetford VT, Lauren Currell of Palm Beach FL; Nancy Jeanne Currell of Saugus MA, James B. Currell, Jr. and wife Kimberly (Shansby) Currell of Holderness NH & Moorestown, NJ; Tracey Hart and husband Paul Hart of Philadelphia PA, and Suzanne Currell of Moorestown NJ. Beloved son of the late Harold Beals and Gertrude (Downing) Currell. Brother of the late Thelma Currell. Grandfather of Jacqueline Currell, Shannen Currell, Branden Reeves, Cole Reeves, James B. Currell III, Alexandra Currell, Amanda Currell, Haley Grigel and Roswell Currell. A Memorial Service will be held on Sat., Jan. 21 at 1PM at the Melvin Village Community Church, 476 Governor Wentworth Highway, Melvin Village, NH 03850. Relatives and friends kindly invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be made to: Melvin Village Community Church, Huggins Hospital or the Wounded Warriors Project Organization. Late Veteran U.S. Navy WWII. www.costellofuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2012.

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Kitty Cullen

January 13, 2021

Jim was a wonderful man with a heart of gold who loved to joke. RIP

Sharon Brown

January 26, 2012

Dearest Currell Family- I have so many memories of "Mr. Currell" and respected him deeply. My prayers are with you all.

January 25, 2012

Dear Lauren, I'm sorryI didn't get to hear more of his stories. He was a charming man; someone I'll think of every Thanksgiving. Deepest sympathy to you and your mother. Marilyn McIlvaine

Joanne and Greg Killiam

January 25, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Hold on to your wonderful memories and he will always be smiling down on you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Holly Coen

January 25, 2012

Lauren, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Father. I so enjoyed spending Thanksgiving with you and your parents in 2009. Your Dad was such a joy, and what a wonderful evening that was. My deepest sympathy to you and your Mom (NLC) and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Holly

Dee sends her deepest sympathy and you are in her prayers as well.

Shannen Reeves

January 25, 2012

I love. I miss you. I'll never forget you. Say hi to Nan.

January 20, 2012

Nancy and children, My thoughts and prayers are with you all as I hear of this sad news. Jim was a great man with a wonderful sense of humor.He is in a better place now and will long be remembered as a good person.
Love, Kitty Cullen

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