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James Otis Obituary
West Stewartstown, NH - It is with great sadness that the family of James A. Otis "Jim" announce his passing on March 15, 2024 at the age of 80 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Jim was predeceased by his parents Pauline Rosadell and Christopher Otis, two brothers C. Michael Otis Jr., Roland Dore Jr., a sister Pauline Quimby, two sons Jimmy Otis Jr, Michael "Micky" Otis and his longtime girlfriend Jackie Thompson.
He is survived by three sons Richard Otis and his wife Kellie of Penacook, Wayne Otis of Laconia, and John Currier and his wife Tanya of Boscawen.
Four grandchildren Jennifer and her husband Matthew Colgan, Ryan and his wife Sarah Otis, Danielle and her husband Phillip McNulty and Dillon Currier.
Two great granddaughters and three great grandsons, nieces, nephews and cousins including Stuart Stordahl of Penacook.
Jim worked for many years in the concrete business before joining NH Distributers for 15 years, he then retired from the State of NH DOT where he made many lifelong friends. He then moved to his camp/home in West Stewartstown, Jim built "Camp Tuckaway" in 1986 with friends and family and enjoyed many good times there snowmobiling and going "on tour".
He was a lifetime member of The Moose International Fraternity and a 26 year member of The Son's of the American Legion Post 47 in Canaan VT where he made many close friends. He leaves behind a life that was filled with great friends and good times.
A special thank you to North Country Home Health and Hospice.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to North Country Home Health and Hospice 536 Cottage Street Littleton NH 03561
Per Jim's request there will be no services, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Otis
David C. Collins
June 30, 2024
Sorry to read that Jim has passed. He was a great person. I always spoke to him whenever I ran into him. I knew Jackie when she was in the Concord-Penacook area. Whenever Jackie stopped in Post 21 I´d always tell her to say hi to Jim. Keep all the great memories you have of him. RIP JIM.
Susan Carlson
March 31, 2024
Jim was a wonderful neighbor. He was always very good to my son Gage. He will be missed
Brenda Dore McKinnon
March 23, 2024
It is with sympathy to all his friends and family for their loss.
Laurie Wojdyla
March 22, 2024
Many fun memories of Jim up North. Sending prayers to his family.
Mary Ann Wells
March 20, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with Jim at the NHDOT Bureau of Traffic. He always had a smile and was a pleasure to be around.
Sally Fisher
March 20, 2024
Richie, Kelly, Jen, Ryan, John, Tanya, Danielle and Dylan,
Mike and I are sending heartfelt condolences to each of you. Hold on to the memories, photos and love you were so lucky to gather throughout Jim´s 80 years.
danielle mcnulty
March 19, 2024
Edie (Corcoran) Ellingson
March 18, 2024
I was deeply saddened to hear about Jim's illness and passing. I worked with Jim at NHDOT for 12 years and we had many good times together. I moved away 15 years ago but have often thought about Jim (and Jackie) with affection, remembering the time we spent together both at his camp and at work. He was larger than life and frequently made me laugh. Knowing Jim was a blessing on my life. I always marveled at all that happened in his life and how he just pressed forward. He was one tough guy and will always be missed. My deepest condolences go out to Jim's family.
Jim and Cheryl Frye
March 18, 2024
Our deepest condolences to John and Tanya and all of the family
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