James Eric Blombach

James Blombach Obituary

James Eric Blombach

Powder Springs, GA - James Eric Blombach, age 77, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on December 18, 2023, due to complications from Alzheimer's Disease.

Jim was born on February 19, 1946, in Washington, DC, to the late Gerhard and June Blombach.

Jim lived a long and fulfilling life working with his father at his company, Minnewawa, woven labels, tags, and ribbons. Jim also went on to serve our country in the United States Coast Guard. He became a Police Officer for the town of Litchfield, NH, to working at Peterbuilt Trucking, and ended his career working for the state of NH-Dept. Of Corrections for over 25 years.

Jim was a member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club for many years. He always loved to ride and go to many motorcycle rallies with his family riding behind him.

Jim was an avid collector and loved to tinker on many things. He loved photography and even had his own darkroom in the basement of his house. Jim was always outdoors, loving nature and taking it all in. We can all attest that he was a very tall man, always had a big smile on his face, and always looked on the bright side with a quirky sense of humor. He will be missed dearly but never leave our hearts.

Jim is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ann Blombach of Powder Springs, GA, siblings, Sandy Headrick and her husband Don of TN, Nancy Rolen of TN, Jimmy Domino of TN, Becky Domino of TN, and Sydney Scott of OH. His children, Rose Lavallee and her husband Bill of Concord, NH, and Michael Grigas and his wife Heather of Powder Springs, GA. Three grandchildren, Jennifer Lavallee-Chesley and her husband Eric, Jaime Schmidt and Her husband Chris, and Michael Grigas Jr, Four great-grandchildren, Billy and Stephanie Lavallee-Chesley, and Lillian and Ryan Schmidt. Also, several nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of any flowers, please donate to the New England Aquarium in honor of Jim's love of Penguins, which he loved so much when he was in the Coast Guard stationed in Antarctica.

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Published by Concord Monitor on Dec. 31, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for James Blombach

15 Entries

~The Nangle Family

January 15, 2024

We were so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Jim so soon after he & Ann had started a new chapter of their life together. Jim was the first person in the neighborhood that we met when we moved to Canterbury...if you know Jim this will sound just like him...he drove up the driveway on his little tractor, chains on the tires & all, just to say hi! Hoping Ann & the entire family find peace in memories that make them smile the most

Leslie Smith

January 8, 2024

It was my honor to work with Jim at DOC. May he rest in peace.

Dianne Schuett

January 7, 2024

Dear Ann and family,
jim's passing makes this old world a little sadder. He always brought happiness wherever he was. Such a good person, I'm forever grateful for his help after Bill's death.
My heartfelt condolences, your Blue Knights sister, Dianne Schuett

Virginia Hasz

January 6, 2024

Remembering Ric ... such a good friend for over 60 years! So upbeat, so patient, so supportive, such a genuinely decent person. So many happy memories!
John and Ginny Hasz

E. Wilbur Smith

January 6, 2024

I was in inmate when "Mr. B" as he was affectionately called was a Correctional Officer. No finer man ever wore the Blue. I was present the day he had his heart attack on duty, and although we tried to help, we were shooed away by the other officers. We were glad to hear that he recovered. He was extremely professional and treated everyone with respect and dignity. In turn, he was well respected by everyone. He will be fondly remembered.

Jessica Hernandez

January 4, 2024

Grampa was amazing. how I will miss him so much, thank you for all the love and support, I´m going to miss your ice cream waffles . Love you.

Katrina saxon

January 4, 2024

My deepest condolences to Ann and your family my dad and Jim were good friend we first met in the blue knights motorcycle club then from the state prison Jim was a wonderful man he will be greatly missed him and dad are laughing it up upstairs together
Katrina saxon

Katherine Fontaine

January 4, 2024

Jim always had a smile & a good word for everyone. He had a great presence about him. I enjoyed the opportunity of working with him & to have known him. Prayers for his family.
Kathy Fontaine (Nurse Practitioner)

David Burris

January 3, 2024

Much respect to Jim and his family! I didn't work with Jom long as I started with the DOC when Jim was closer to the end of his career than the beginning, but I have fond memories of working with him. He was always a nice guy and it was a true pleasure to have had the chance to know him.

David. Biondi

January 2, 2024

God bless James, and his family, may he rest peacefully. Prayers sent.

Kelley Smith

January 2, 2024

I met Jim through his wife Ann when they lived in Canterbury, and what seems like a lifetime ago. He always had a smile on his face and was always a source of inspiration and a great listener. Although several years have passed since we last spoke my memories of him have never faded. Both Jim and Ann were important people during a very difficult time in my life and I will be forever grateful to them. Ann, I love you and miss you and our talks.

michael shaw

January 1, 2024

Big jim . I worked with him for years at nhdoc. What an amazing man . Im sure he is missed.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Sgt Michael Shaw

Vincent Watts

December 31, 2023

Condolences to Jim's family. I had the pleasure and honor of working with Jim at NHDOC. Always a smile, as well as a willingness to help others. He will be Always fondly remembered. RIP my brother.
Sgt. Vincent Watts
(Retired)

Valerie & Dave Elliott

December 31, 2023

So sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. We always enjoyed his visits into our jewelry store in Concord, NH - sending our sympathy to Jim´s family.