James E. "Jim" Grayson
James E. "Jim" Grayson
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franklin stout
September 16, 2023
James and I worked together at the then New England Medical Center. He was great, knowledgeable, friendly. I missed him as did the medical center when he went to BI. He was a good friend and colleague.
October 3, 2018
Maryann, Peggy and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Jim. He was a good friend. We will miss going to dinner to different restaurants, just relax and talk freely.
We will miss him very much.
Peggy and Elias
Patt Casey
October 1, 2018
So sorry to hear of Jimmy's death. I haven't seen him since I was a little girl and visited his family when they lived on Prospect St in Cambridge. Jimmy was my mom's first cousin...she died in May of this year. My grandmother (Mary McNally) and his mom were sisters. It's sad to lose touch with family. I will add Jimmy and his family to my prayer list. Patti (Lee) Casey
October 1, 2018
Mariann I am so sorry to hear of Jim passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I am sorry now that I didn't wake him when i went to visit him at rehab. I did, however talked to him briefly two days later.
I owe much to Jim for having so much faith in me to help him establish the Research Administration Offices at NEMC and Beth Israel. He was instrumental in recommending to to three other Institutions.
He was a good friend. He taught me a lot about the early part of the 20th century in exchange for teaching him use computers and the research database.
I will miss you, my friend. I will miss our talks, lunches with Buster and our in-depth sports. discussions.
Thank you for everything and Rest In Peace.
Elias
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October 1, 2018
Mariann I am so sorry to hear of Jim passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I am sorry now that I didn't wake him when i went to visit him at rehab. I did, however talked to him briefly two days later.
I owe much to Jim for having so much faith in me to help him establish the Research Administration Offices at NEMC and Beth Israel. He was instrumental in recommending to to three other Institutions.
He was a good friend. He taught me a lot about the early part of the 20th century in exchange for teaching him use computers and the research database.
I will miss you, my friend. I will miss our talks, lunches with Buster and our in-depth sports. discussions.
Thank you for everything and Rest In Peace.
Elias
Andrew Plaut
September 28, 2018
I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Grayson, who I came to greatly admire when we worked together at Tufts Medical Center. Jim was a senior financial administrator of grants and contracts, a position that put him into continual contact with many biomedical scientists who were interacting with research funding agencies such as the National Institutes of Health. He was an exceptional steward for me and for scores of my colleagues, always making himself available for consultation and badly needed budgetary and other grant application advice. This was of immeasurable value to us all.
In yet another way I knew Jim and Mary Ann was how they together addressed with unalloyed, loving attention the needs of a family member treated at our Hospital. Once again, Jim's warmth, elegance and generosity were always in evidence, and his calmness and steadiness was remarkable.
Persons of his quality are rare, and he will undoubtedly be missed by all who knew him, and worked with him side by side.
Monica Russell
September 27, 2018
Mary Ann
I am sorry to her of Jim's passing. He was a wonderful mentor and always found the funny side. So many times practical jokes were played at work and he would laugh for days. He will be truly missed.
Frank Stout
September 26, 2018
My friend/ remember recruiting you from MIT to then New England Medical Center. You were always a strong advocate for the faculty, pts and staff. Your friendship will not be forgotten.
alice bonner
September 26, 2018
Jim was my big brother and protector. From the time we were little kids until after we both reach our current ages, he was always there for me. Our Sunday evening phone calls will be missed. Rest well my dear brother, you have earned it. I love and miss you.
Harry Schade
September 26, 2018
Maryann,
I was shocked to learn about Jim's passing. He was one of my best friends growing up. we kept in touch by phone since I left Boston but I didn't hear from him recently. He will be sadly missed. Mary and I send our condolences to you and your family.
Harry
Caryl Coffill
September 25, 2018
I wish a smooth journey to one of the nicest of our "Old Gang." He's left us with wonderful memories.
My offerings to you are prayers and deepest sympathies.
Greg Shields
September 25, 2018
Jim was my boss and friend for many years in and around Boston
I can honestly say he did a lot for my career which we both enjoyed despite being subject to budgetary restrictions at every hospital stop we ever made!
RIP MY FRIEND
GREG SHIELDS
Robert Coffill
September 25, 2018
Jim was my oldest and dearest friend. We have known each other for over 65 years. We bowled, partied, fished, and, in the later years, stayed in touch, by getting together with our wives for periodic dinners, including spending every "New Year's Eve" together.
I must say that Jim was the "GLUE" that held our close group of friends together for many, many years.
Jim will be sorely missed...I must, emphatically, iterate several facts about Jim, as a rare and unusual, caring human being. Of all the friends that I have ever had; I cannot remember a single instance where he was ever vulgar, angry, intoxicated, or, in any way, offensive. He was famous for his humor, and jovial manner. This will be.. forever, his legacy to all his many friends
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I loved you,"JIMBO"...
Your buddy, forever
Bob Coffill
Barbara Dean
September 25, 2018
Maryann,
My thoughts are with you. Jim was such a great guy and he always had a smile.
I am so sorry for your loss.
John W. Gately, John H. Gately & Fred Sprague
September 24, 2018
The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime as we are always available to you.
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