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JAMES DANCY Obituary

DANCY, James Sr. Age 85 of Burlington, formerly of Mattapan, veteran of the US Army, passed away October 14, 2017. Former spouse of Anna Mae Dancy of Mattapan. Beloved father of Dr. Deborah Dancy of W. Roxbury, Adrience Dancy of Roxbury, Jimmy Dancy and Francine Dancy of Mattapan, Atty. Shenia Dancy, Esq. of Milton, Delfredia Jemise Dancy of Mattapan, Anna Foster of Canton and Carolyn Scott of TN. Dear brother of Frances Dancy-Harris of TN. He also leaves 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visiting with family, Friday, October 27, 2017 at 11 AM, Morning Star Baptist Church, 1257 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan 02126. Funeral service, 12 PM at church. Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mattapan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to James Dancy Scholarship Fund c/o Dr. Deborah D. Dancy, 4827 Washington Street, West Roxbury, MA 02142. To post a sympathy message visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22, 2017.

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KOB

October 14, 2024

7 years too many.

XO

OB

October 14, 2022

5 years is a long time, RIP big guy!
FYFM

Just Me

November 6, 2017

The pain......it hurts......
FYFM

OB

November 4, 2017

Three weeks to the minute, I couldn't be any more heart broken....wish you were here, FYFM
XOX

November 3, 2017

Went to John SWIT'S retirement party tonight without you. You were surly missed. Tomorrow is three weeks and I can't breathe, love you more and more each day! I pray you are ok because I am not! I miss you with all my heart, I wish you were here! FYFM XOX REST IN PEACE XOX again

Just Me

November 1, 2017

Miss you, struggling. Love you now and forever. XOX
Always, FYFM

Kathy

October 29, 2017

There are no words to let you know how broken I feel. I miss you so much. It's only been two weeks and it feels like a lifetime since you left. I pray you're at peace, and for that, I will be eternally grateful, but, it still doesn't make the hurt go away. Love you, now and forever. FYFM, XOX

Earnestine Cade

October 27, 2017

Dear Dancy Family
Wishing you sympathy,and condolences.
Jennifer and Cherry's sister,Stine

October 27, 2017

KO and Dancy Family,


Your hearts must be broken and I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy, try and remember the good times. KO you must be very hurt, please know you were a HUGE part of his life.

Janet

Linda Wiggins

October 26, 2017

Prayers for the Dancy Family at this difficult time. May you cherish the fun memory of Mr. Dancy may he Rest in Peace.
The Wiggins Family

Rosalita

October 21, 2017

I forever will remember Dance Man, my brother in law. His love for Kathy, Tarà, Christie, and their children, will never be surpassed. His prowess in cooking will never be forgotten! RIP in the ultimate casino...x

Obie

October 21, 2017

Dancy, my heart is broken but my memories I have with you will make me strong. We shared almost four decades of love, laughter and each other. Nothing or no one can ever take that from us. I know you are at peace and that gives me comfort! I will never forget you, you will always be a part of me. Thank you for the love you gave to me. Rest In Peace Big Guy. Forever yours, Forever Mine❤

Jeanne and Dick Davis

October 20, 2017

Rest in peace, Jim, you were a well loved, remarkable man and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you.

james pardy

October 20, 2017

When I was assistant principal of the Lewenberg School the Dancy name was part of our team. Debby, Anne, Jimmy and the others were supporters and contributors to the success of integrating the school and making it a family.
I was sorry of hearing of James Sr. passing and hope the other family members will remember how their contributions to the peace and tranquility they gave to the school in separate ways made us renowned through out the system for the successful integration we achieved.

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Visitation

11:00 a.m.

Morning Star Baptist Church

1257 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan, MA 02118-2297

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27

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Morning Star Baptist Church

1257 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02118-2297

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