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James Aspell Obituary
August 29, 1934~March 31, 2015
Chapel Hill
James J. Aspell, 80, passed away peacefully at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, NC, with his son at his side, on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. He was a longtime resident of Norwood, MA, before relocating to Chapel Hill, NC in 2013. Jim was born on August 29, 1934, and grew up in Dedham, MA. He attended Dedham High School, where he was the captain and quarterback of his high school football team and valedictorian of his graduating class. Jim proudly served in the US Army as a corporal in the intelligence division in France. He earned a BS in accounting from Northeastern University via the GI Bill. Jim retired as Vice President of Bank of America (formerly BayBank) following 30 + years of dedicated service. He was an avid Boston Red Sox, New England Patriot and North Carolina Tarheel fan. He was preceded in death by his older brother Robert Aspell of Roanoke, VA.
Surviving are: his wife, of 60 years, Mary Constance Aspell of Chapel Hill, NC; a son, Jonathan Aspell and son-in-law, Edwin Hightower of St. Petersburg, FL; a daughter, Jennifer and son-in-law, Jim Arleth of Chapel Hill; grandchildren, Gregory, Gillian, Charles and Elaine of Chapel Hill, NC; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Eileen and Ronald Woodworth of Norwood, MA and sister-in-law, Patricia Robinson of Southboro, MA; numerous nieces and nephews, including his niece, Heather Siekman of Bourne, MA.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill, NC. Arrangements are entrusted to Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Durham. Online condolences at www.hallwynne.com.
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April 5, 2015
Connie and Family, So Sorry to hear of Jim's passing What a Gentle Man he always was when we saw him down at Mom's house He will be sadly Missed by all of Us Prayers and Love to you all Susie Freeland (Sines) and Family
Sue Janson
April 3, 2015
So sorry to hear about Jim. I remember him as such a kind, considerate person. He would come the Pulmonary rehab gym with Connie and had many friends there. I remember how much he enjoyed the Patriots, and when a former patient gave me two tickets, it was Jim that came with me. He will surely be missed by many. My prayers and thoughts are with the whole family. Please give Connie a great big hug for me. I will call her soon
Love
Sue Janson
April 3, 2015
Our condolences to the Aspell Family. It was a pleasure getting to know Jim. We will miss him. Debbie and Bob Hockman
April 3, 2015
So sorry to hear about Jim. I worked with him for many years at BayBank. He was a kind and very patient man. What I remember most about him is that no matter what he was doing or how busy he would always drop what he was doing to lend a helping hand to someone else. May he rest in peace. Peg Murray
Alyssa
April 3, 2015
I want to give my condolences to the whole Aspell family. May the God of comfort be with you in your time of need.
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