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JAMES WOODS Obituary

WOODS, Rev. James A., SJ Of Weston on November 20, 2021. Boston College's longest serving Dean and namesake of the University's Woods College of Advancing Studies. Beloved son of the late Thomas & Helen (Ward) Woods. Brother of Kathleen Woods, Elinor Woods, and the late Ann Dunn. Reposing at St. Ignatius Church, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill. Visiting Hours on Tuesday, November 30 from 3-5 pm. A Concelebrated Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ignatius Church on Wednesday, December 1 at 10 am. Interment in the Jesuit Cemetery, Campion Center, Weston, is strictly private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jesuit Community, Campion Center, 319 Concord Rd. Weston, MA 02493 to support its ministry of care for elderly and infirm Jesuits. Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 617 524 0861

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 27 to Nov. 28, 2021.

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joann cusack

November 21, 2024

Father Woods was a wonderful friend. His laugh was the best. RIP

JoAnn

November 22, 2023

Thank you for your kindness and guidance. On thanksgiving eve very grateful for my friend. RIP

JoAnn Cusack

December 2, 2021

Father Woods was so kind. He always said I could do anything. He encouraged my son Joseph and we both graduated!! We are forever grateful for his wisdom and friendship. He is in our hearts and prayers forever. Thank you and sympathy for his sisters.

Jennifer Busa (Williams)

November 30, 2021

My sincere condolences to family and friends of Fr.Woods. There are not enough words to best describe the positive impact he had on my life and I know I am not alone. I will be forever grateful and will miss him so much.

kevin connollly

November 28, 2021

father woods was the one of the greatest gentlemen to ever walk the boston college campus. his tremendous laugh and brilliant guidance will be missed by many.

Michael J Finn

November 28, 2021

Thank You Father Woods.

Michael Sullivan

November 28, 2021

To Father Woods´ Family, Friends and Fellow Religious.

Father touched many lives and made a difference in each of them. You are in my thoughts prayers

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

The Staff of Brady & Fallon Funeral Home

November 27, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Nov

30

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

St. Ignatius Church

28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA

Dec

1

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Ignatius Church

MA

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10 Tower Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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