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James Bacon Obituary
Barre, MA - James Hunt Bacon, 76, died peacefully on August 15, 2024, after losing his battle with cancer.
He was born in Peterborough, New Hampshire on February 14, 1948, the son of Charles W. and Virginia (Hunt) Bacon.
Jim had worked as a Project Manager at Birch Hill Dam, Army Corps of Engineers, in South Royalston, MA. In his retirement, he was active in gardening, home improvements and teaching all that he had learned to any eager audience. He loved to teach about maple syrup having learned about production at his family's Bacon Sugar House formally of Jaffrey, NH. He was always on the lookout for the Bacon Jug designed by his father. He enjoyed traveling, he visited the Caribbean, Yellowstone National Park, Colorado Rockies, Gettysburg and many more. He was a craft beer enthusiast and visited any and all breweries he came across with a collection of T-shirts to prove it!
He was preceded in death by his son James in 1990, his first wife Sara in 2006, his brother Charles in 2021.
He leaves his wife Mildred (Dolly) Bacon of Barre; 2 daughters Jane E. Cramb of Cheyenne WY and Jennifer S. Goyette of Goffstown, NH; two step-sons Eric J. Metcalfe and Brian K. Metcalfe of Barre, MA; Seven (7)grandchildren include Brianna, Eric, Lauren, Garrett, Kyra, Aidan and William; and six (6) great grandchildren include Novalee, Ciara, Rayne, Bjorek, Raniyah, and Ainsley; Brother David Bacon of Reno NV and sister Patty Brideau of Warren, MA
There will be no calling hours.
An informal Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm, on Saturday, August 31st at Tim and Jennifer Goyette's home 223 New Boston Rd., Goffstown, NH
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in James' name to Second Chance Animal Shelter, North Brookfield, MA, Camp Monadnock, Jaffrey NH or a charity of your choice.
To view James' online memorial or to send condolences to his family, please visit Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care, Worcester, MA
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Memories and Condolences
for James Bacon
Bradford Miner
January 1, 2025
I have great memories as a reporter for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette in the Winchendon Bureau covering many stories about Birch Hill Adam and the Corps of Engineers. He was knowledgeable, outgoing, friendly and always a source for great stories involving everything from flood control to watershed management. My condolences. Jim was a friend.
Diane Hinckley
December 15, 2024
I just learned of Jim's passing. He was a nice man, and I'm very sorry he's gone.
Tracey Jablon
September 17, 2024
Just seeing this on the Royalston fb page, sorry it's late.
Jane & Jen, my condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Tracey Jablon - AHS Class of '92
Diane padziora
August 24, 2024
Jane and jen and family im so sorry for your loss. I remember your dad fixing my bike so we can become the Ateam. Lol
Ralph Gendron
August 22, 2024
My sincere condolences to Bacon family. May James rest in peace. James was a long time COE coworker and friend.
Denise Desens
August 21, 2024
Priscilla Bacon
August 20, 2024
Jennifer and Jane - your DC cousins are thinking of your and your family as you celebrate your dad´s life. Your family was such a special part of our childhood. We´ll be thinking of you as you navigate the weeks and months ahead.
Ann-Marie M
August 20, 2024
Jim was a good man and I always enjoyed talking with him. He had a lot of good stories and was very knowledgable about many things. We will miss him. Love, Ann. Carol and William.
Laurie Bitz
August 20, 2024
My condolences to the family
Denise Desens
August 20, 2024
I will miss you Uncle Jim. Love you.
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