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1940
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2011
James Stafford Obituary
Born Sept. 19, 1940, in Schenectady, he was the son of the late Clayton and Ileona Stafford.
James had been employed as a professional painter at the State University of New York for 25 years before his retirement in 1996. He was a lover of the outdoors and spent a great deal of time hunting, fishing and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Ronald, Doug and Allen. James was also predeceased by and has joined his loving wife, Cynthia P. Stafford, in heaven.
He is survived by four children, Ronald Stafford of Scotia, Kimberly King and her husband, Ronald, of Rotterdam, Donald Stafford and his wife, Renee, of Porter Corners and Lori DeMania and her husband, Jason, of Saunderstown R.I.; and five grandchildren, Brad Stafford, Alex Stafford, Kara King, Gabriel DeMania and Cipriana DeMania.
James will be greatly missed.
Any donations in James' name can be made to Activity Department at Timberlyn Nursing and Rehab, 300 Maple Ave., Great Barrington, MA 01230.
Private services will be held at the family's discretion.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ron Stafford
September 3, 2011
Dad,
I will forever miss you! What you taught me about hunting,fishing the outdoors will forever live within me.
I cant believe how knowing the outdoors has enhanced my life & the style of hunting you showed me will never be copied, your footsteps & how you moved in the woods no one could ever imatate. When it came to Hunting you knew & you knew well..Father you will be missed...
I love you Dad!
Kathy Boldyga
August 9, 2011
An added message, Thank you to the family for suggesting donations to our Activity Department. They will be used to enhance the lives of many residents here. Jim would have loved that. Blessings to you all.
Kathy Boldyga Activity Director
Kathy Boldyga
August 9, 2011
Jim,
You are missed in my activity room and in my heart. I always enjoyed your company and that great smile. We all enjoyed doing crosswords with you and trivia. I especially will never forget the look of pride on your face the day our local VFW came to honor our Vets here. It was an honor to know you. Kathy Boldyga Activities Director.
Sandy Hart
August 4, 2011
Jim you were a great man. You always made me laugh. It was a pleasure to have known you! You will be greatly missed.
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Allen Turcotte
August 1, 2011
R.I.P. Jim, although we only met for a short time, it was a great honor and pleasure to have met you.
Kelly Lucas
August 1, 2011
Rest in peace Uncle Jim, you are now resting with Aunt Cindy.
CATHY AKIN
August 1, 2011
Jim you will be missed and remembered forever.
don stafford
August 1, 2011
Jim will be missed
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