Name: Calling hours for James B. Griswold
Start: 2014-01-05T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-01-05T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Brooklawn Funeral Home - Rocky Hill

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. - James B. Griswold of Wethersfield and Old Lyme, Conn., died Jan. 1, 2014, as a result of injuries sustained in a fall the day before his 90 birthday. He was born Nov. 16, 1923, in Manchester, Conn., to Hayden and Maude Griswold. He attended Manchester schools and entered the University of Connecticut in 1942, leaving for military service. Jim was a proud WWII veteran and a survivor of the Battle of the Bulge. After the war ended, he married the love of his life and finished his UCONN degree in horticulture. Mr. Griswold managed several greenhouse ranges before taking a sales position with Cadwell & Jones, Inc. He spent 30 years as sales manager, retiring as vice president of the company in 1985. In retirement Mr. Griswold enjoyed his volunteer work at Avery Heights and as a League of Women Voters' tour guide at the Connecticut State Capitol for 16 years. He also loved traveling extensively and spending summers at Point O' Woods Beach where he served on the Board of Governors, planted his gardens, and above all enjoyed visits from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Griswold was a 60 year member of the Rocky Hill Congregational Church where he served on the Board of Trustees, twice as chair, and headed several anniversary celebration committees. He also belonged to the South Lyme Chapel. Mr. Griswold was a past master of Stepney Lodge #133, an avid square dancer and cribbage player.

Mr. Griswold is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lois Clark Griswold. In addition, he is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Cahoon (Gary) of Peterborough, and Cathy Riggs (George) of Wethersfield ; nine grandchildren Richard Cahoon (Sadie), Anne Marie Donovan (Ian), Matthew Cahoon (Carey), Luke Cahoon (Cate) and Alex Cahoon, all of New Hampshire; Rachel Cahoon Blaine (Seth) and Michael Cahoon from Massachusetts; Jeff Riggs from Washington, D.C. and Rebecca Rodriguez (Uri) from Atlanta, Ga., and 11 great-grandchildren. Also mourning the loss of their brother are Albert H. Griswold of Peabody, Mass., and Hayden L. Griswold, Jr. of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Cape Cod. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and long time devoted friends.

Funeral services will be in Rocky Hill, Conn., with burial in Wethersfield, Conn.

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Published by Monadnock Ledger-Transcript from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for James Griswold

11 Entries

January 6, 2014

Dear Lois, Cindy, Cathy and all;
I was so sorry to hear the sad news about Jim. The world was a better place because of him. I also regret that I was not able to get to the service, but my thoughts were with you. Love, Bucky

Judy Frascarelli

January 6, 2014

Mrs. Griswold,
You both were great friends of my folks, and Mr. Griswold will be dearly missed. I'll always remember his humor, and zest for life. You shared many happy times with my folks, and your great big circle of friends. God Bless and know he is with our Lord. Love, Judy xoxo

January 4, 2014

Loved the connection of Jim and Frank E Ohlson i.e. my grandfather who came to America from Sweden..
Judy Ohlson Devokaitis

January 4, 2014

Lois, so sorry to read of Jim's death this morning. I (we) enjoyed knowing you both and sharind many years of dancing and after dancing partes with you. My sympathies and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Barbara S. Rowe - Middlefield

Alana Adams

January 4, 2014

Dear Lois and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing.. We all so enjoyed having him as a neighbor and friend at Point o'Woods. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tim & Denise Lewis

January 4, 2014

Cathy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Debbie Spring

January 4, 2014

Point 'O Woods has lost a special friend. Please accept my condolences.

AnneLouise Griswold

January 4, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. James is in our hearts not just as a cousin, but also as a friend,

Al & Judy McKinney

January 4, 2014

Jim was a special friend of my parents. They have shared many stories of the good times you had together with myself and my sisters. Sad to hear of his passing, but my parents were fortunate to have had him as their friend.

January 3, 2014

Our deepest sympathy Lois, Cindy, and Cathy and families. Ellen Bock and Mickey Zimmerman

Luke E. DiMaria and the Staff of Brooklawn Funeral Home/Giuliano-Sagarino

January 4, 2014

We extend our deepest sympathies at this time and thank you for entrusting us with the care of your loved one.

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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