JAMES E. MORTON

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JAMES MORTON Obituary

Name: Visitation for JAMES E. MORTON
Start: 2025-05-27T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-05-27T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Dello Russo Funeral Home

MORTON, James E. Of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, May 20th, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jim was a graduate of the New England School of Law, and lived in Melrose before moving to Wakefield in 2018. He was a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, and was employed by the Executive Office of Mass Trial Court. Jim was the beloved partner of Jill Buckley of Wakefield; and the dear brother of Elana Daly and her husband Edward, Paula Pothier and her husband James, all of N. Reading, Robert Morton and his wife Kathleen of Bradford, and Anne Basteri and her husband Robert of Northborough. He was the loving uncle of many nieces and nephews, and is also survived by his best friend, Sean Carleton; and many friends from the Tinny Cup Golf Group. Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday, May 27th, from 4-8 PM, in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, and again on Wednesday, at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with Burial at Forest Glade Cemetery in Wakefield. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.dellorusso.net Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes Medford-Woburn

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Published by Boston Globe from May 24 to May 25, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES MORTON

13 Entries

Pamela Wood, Jury Commissioner

May 27, 2025

Jim was a supportive colleague, a wonderful friend, and a consummate public servant. Gone too soon. May memories of happier times soon replace the grief we are all experiencing now, at the news of his passing.

Michael Sullivan

May 26, 2025

To Jim´s Family and Friends:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Jim was a great guy and friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Michael Sullivan
And the Members of the Superior Court Clerks Association

Hank Morse

May 25, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing! He was one of the all time fine guys, so well loved and thought of by so many! Rest in peace, Morty.

Todd D. Jarvis

May 23, 2025

Jim´s work on behalf of children and their families will never be forgotten. His decency and kindness will also be his legacy. Deepest sympathy to Jim`s family. May he rest in peace. God bless.

Hon. Terry Craven

May 23, 2025

There are so few people who leave a legacy that will continue to affect hundreds of people in the future. Jim did just that; the children and families of the Commonwealth will continue to reap the benefit of Jim´s work for generations to come.
I met Jim on his first case as a social worker and our friendship remained intact until his last day here on earth. I was always impressed by his kindness towards others.
My deepest sympathy to Jill and the entire Morton family, may his love for you give you comfort as you grieve. Thank you Jim for your friendship and your dedication to the Juvenile Court. May the angels greet you and May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Hon. Terry Craven

Sheri Zamora (Austin)

May 22, 2025

So sorry for your loss my condolences to you and family

Lauri Clerico

May 22, 2025

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, cousin Lauri

Kevin McCoy

May 22, 2025

May the road always rise up to meet you
May the wind always be at your back
May the sun shine warmly upon your face
May the rain fall softy on your fields
And until we meet again
May you keep safe
In the loving arms of God

Miss you my friend....Kevin

Jackie Morin

May 22, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family. Love, Jackie Morin

Ed Serino

May 21, 2025

so very sorry to hear the news about Jim . Went to school with him , see him a bit when we both worked with the courts and was always better off for seeing him whenever we had the opportunity to bump in each other and catch up. Simply he was just a great great guy. God bless him. I´m very sorry for his loss for all of his family and close friends. May his memory always be a blessing.

Ed Serino

Hon. Jay Blitzman (Ret.)

May 21, 2025

I worked with Jim for many years in the Massachusetts Juvenile Court. His decency and empathy were unparalleled and he will live in my heart, and in all our hearts forever. Jim, I love you my brother.
Hon. Jay Blitzman (Ret.)