James V. "Jimmy D." Doucette

James V. Doucette FRAMINGHAM James V. "Jimmy D." Doucette, 90, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at St. Patrick's Manor nursing home in Framingham, where he had been a resident for almost two years. He was the husband of Eva J. (Karacozian) Doucette of Saxonville. They had been married for the past 67 years. James was born in Boston, son of the late Freeman and Mary E. (Power) Doucette, and had been a resident of Saxonville since 1956. He was a high-voltage electrical cable splicer for the James Sugden Company of Boston for 35 years. He was an active member and friend of Bill W. for 43 years, and for 40 years, was the treasurer of the Wednesday night meeting at St. George's in Saxonville. In addtion, he was a World War II decorated veteran with the U.S. Army, having received the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. Besides his wife, James is survived by one son, James F. Doucette of Newton; two daughters, Martha D. Woodin of Upton and Dianne M. Herdon and her husband, Robert, of Clovis, Calif.; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was brother of the late John Doucette and Florence Rushton. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. at St. George's Church, 74 School St., Saxonville. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Upton. Calling hours at Eugene J. McCarthy and Sons Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln St., Framingham, are Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions in James's memory may be made to St. Patrick's Manor, 863 Central St., Framingham, MA 01701.