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James Wheeler Obituary

Of Northboro, formerly of Waltham, July 10 in Worcester. Loving husband of 58 years to Bernice G. (Bourinot) Wheeler. Loving father of Patrick Joseph Wheeler and his wife Marilyn of Manchester, VT, John Joseph Wheeler and his wife Maureen of Holden, Robert Joseph Wheeler and his wife Linda of Florence, Eileen Gamache and her husbnad Ron of Chelmsford and Elizabeth A. Steele of Plymouth, 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His son Michael Joseph Wheeler died in 1972. Formerly employed at Artisan Industries in Waltham. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, July 14, 2008 at 9 AM in St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 West Main Street, (Route 20) Northboro. Burial in Howard Street Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday July 13 from 1-4 PM in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St, NORTHBORO. Memorial donations to St. Vincent Hospital Education and Research Fund, Inc., c/o Anthony L. Esposito, MD, President, St. Vincent Hospital Education & Research Fund, Room 2194, 123 Summer Street, Worcester, MA 01608. For online condolences or directions please visit www.haysfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 12, 2008.

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Deborah Schonborg

July 14, 2008

May all your precious memories, help ease the pain at this most difficult time.
Deb Schonborg/ Dialysis Staff

Ann Crane

July 13, 2008

Dear Bernie and family,

It is with great regret that I read of
Jim's passing. He was alway such a
patient and kind man, and a great
neighbor.
You have my deepest sympthy.

Tom Steele

July 12, 2008

With deepest sympathy. Jimmy was a wonderful friend and mentor for over 20 years. We worked together as part of the Artisan family. He will truly be missed.

roberta kelly

July 12, 2008

I have memories of going on vacation with uncle Jim,and auntie Bernie when I was younger.That is something that ive always treasured until this day.The kindest,and gentlist man ive ever known.He'll always have a special place in my heart.He'll be missed dearly.
Roberta Kelly

Fran Peterson

July 12, 2008

Jack,
Michelle and I were very sorry to hear about your grandfather. We hope your warm memories of your grandfather will give you comfort during the difficult days ahead.

Love Fran and Michelle

Maureen Gauvin

July 12, 2008

I was deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Jims' passing. He will be greatly missed. I will always have the memory of Jim riding his bike around town or stopping over my parents house to go for a walk with my dad.

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