James A. Wetherell

James A. Wetherell avid hunter and sportsman; 75 Chelmsford James A. Wetherell, 75, a long time resident of Chelmsford died on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Jean A. (Abbuhl) Wetherell to whom he was married to for 52 years. He was born on September 23, 1932 in Utica, NY a son of the late Thomas G. and Irene (Howland) Wetherell. He was a Korean War Veteran having served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He attended Utica College in New York and shortly thereafter was employed by the Department of Defense as a Civil Service Employee at Griffiss Air Force Base in New York and retired from Hanscom Air Force Base with over thirty years of service. As a founding charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Chelmsford, he served in many capacities such as, lay leader, trustee, member of the choir, chairman of the lay witness mission, prison ministry, chairman of the administrative board and founder of the men's group. He was the district steward for the United Methodist Annual Conference. His love and passion for his church were immeasurable. He was an avid hunter and sportsman who loved nature and the outdoors. He enjoyed NASCAR Racing and listening to gospel and country music. A true family man, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, the glass was always half full. James always saw the best in a person and never had anything bad to say about anyone, a sincere friend and neighbor. He had a great sense of humor, a strong Christian Faith and led by his example. He was admired and respected by all. In addition to his devoted wife, he is survived by his 3 sons, Jeffrey Wetherell and his fiancé Chris Mercer of East Liverpool, OH, James Wetherell and his wife Nancy of Chelmsford and Joel Wetherell and his wife Kelly of Townsend, a daughter, Joy Papp and her husband Scott of Dighton, 5 grandsons, Nolan, Nathan and Brian Wetherell and Evan and Joel Papp, 3 granddaughters, Kelsey and Nicole Wetherell and Victoria Papp, 2 brothers, George Wetherell and his wife Penny of Syracuse, NY and Tom Wetherell and his wife Kathy of Williamstown, NY and a sister, Margery Laube and her late husband Wilbur of Vernon, NY. He was also the brother of the late Rev. Sterling Wetherell and his late wife Anne of Pensacola, FL. WETHERELL James A. Wetherell, 75, of Chelmsford died on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening from 4 to 8pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 242 Boston Rd., Chelmsford. Burial in Pine Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in James' name to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 242 Boston Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824. Arrangements by BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, Chelmsford. www.blakefuneralhome.com