James Roth

James Roth obituary, Lincoln, MA

James Roth

James Roth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Douglass Funeral Home - Lexington on Feb. 14, 2026.
James Roth of The Commons in Lincoln, MA, and formerly from Reading MA, died on Feb. 10, 2026 at the age of 93.

He was the devoted uncle of Charles Roth, Jr., married to Linda, in Bedford, MA and Deborah Kisabeth, married to Larry, in Tiffin Ohio. He was the great-uncle to Emily, Kathleen, C. Jay, Kiva, Robert and Laura and great-grand-uncle to Griffin, Bishop, Cade and Quinn.

Jim had a fulfilling career as a music teacher at Reading Memorial High School, with additional gigs playing musical shows and accompanying various choruses. He conducted the Reading Symphony for 16 years. Although music occupied most of his time, he enjoyed hiking and card playing, mostly bridge.

There are no visiting hours or services planned at present.

Contributions in his memory may be sent to The Salvation Army, 25 Shawmut Rd. Canton, MA 02021.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Douglass Funeral Home - Lexington

51 Worthen Road, Lexington, MA 02421

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