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Rockport, MA - James F. Cadarette, 67, of Rockport passed away on April 19, 2018 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Gertrude (McGrath) and Edward J. Cadarette.
Jim was a graduate of Oxford High School and served in the National Guard. He later pursued a career in the construction field, with a focus on building bridges. His passion and expertise for bridge work defined his career and served as a source of pride. For the last 22 years, Jim was employed by SPS New England where he supervised bridge projects across Massachusetts and beyond.
Jim married his high school sweetheart Audrey (Hayes) in 1973. They built a home in Charlton where they lived for nine years before relocating to Woodstock, CT. Woodstock served as the ideal environment for Jim and Audrey to raise their two children, Emily and John, and, in later years, provided the opportunity for them to fulfill a longtime dream of opening a bed and breakfast on their property. After more than thirty years in Woodstock, Jim and Audrey happily moved to their home in Rockport where they enjoyed time with family, a wonderful community of neighbors and friends, and many rewarding beach days.
In addition to his wife, Jim leaves behind his son John Cadarette; his daughter Emily Kent and her husband Jimmy; two grandchildren, Max and Caroline Kent; and his siblings Doug Cadarette, Edward Cadarette, Janet LaBonte and her husband Michael, and Joanne O'Connor and her husband Kevin. Jim will also be missed by his extended family of relatives, friends, and coworkers.
A funeral mass for Jim will be celebrated at Saint Joachim's Catholic Church, 56 Broadway, Rockport, MA on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim's memory may be made to Kaplan Family Hospice House via Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. Arrangements are by the Greely, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. For online condolences, please visit
www.greelyfuneralhome.com
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Bill Beckwith
April 18, 2025
I only knew Jim for a short time but working with him it was like I knew him my whole life. He was a Great person!!!
Bill Beckwith
April 17, 2024
You are truly Missed Jim!!!God Bless You.
Bill Beckwith
April 17, 2023
You're in my prayers every night Jim, God Bless You and your Family!!!
Bill Beckwith
April 17, 2022
I didn't know you Jim for a long period but after knowing you it felt like I knew you my whole life!!!You are a Great Person!!!
Bill Beckwith
April 17, 2021
God Bless You Jim,your still missed and thought about each day!!!
Bill Beckwith
April 18, 2020
Your in my prayers every night Jim!I lost my Winky this past May,it's the hardest thing I've ever had to go through.God Bless you and God Bless Audrey as I'm sure she is still going through the same.
Billy B
Bill Beckwith
April 17, 2019
I think about Jim every night as I say my prayers and also think about Audrey and the rest of Jim's family.It's a strange thing in life how some people connect.God Bless Jim and Audrey and the whole family!!!
Brian Curran
May 4, 2018
Audrey, Emily, and John, and entire family and friends,
Jim was our friend for over 40 years. A man of many talents: a bridge builder, a MA State diver and a woodworker. We still have the doors he built for us 35 years ago. He was always there to help out his friends.
Jim, of course, built two amazing homes in Woodstock, Ct. One for his family and the 2nd one for his in-laws which then followed to become a welcoming bed and breakfast. Many people claim they built their homes, but we witnessed the progress as it was developing from studs to stairs and then actually saw him up on the ladder laying down the wood shingled roof and doing his own finish work. This was an amazing accomplishment.
Jim was a good family man, husband, father and grandfather to both Max and Caroline. He enjoyed the simple pleasures; a good cigar in the old days and, of course, a few cold beers which he shared with us and other friends throughout the years.
You sometimes needed to watch your sport coat if he took a liking to it. We both apparently shared the same size
Jim, you passed all too soon not getting a chance to enjoy a well-deserved retirement, but you still managed to live a full life. We will remember your dry wit, your gentle nature and devilish smile. We will toast you with a Rolling Rock or two.
Rest in Peace old friend, we will miss you always.
Brian and Sandy Curran
Bill Beckwith
April 30, 2018
I met Jim on a Bridge job in Attleboro and immediately be came friends,Just a great guy,a hard worker and very knowledgeable.I was an inspector on the job and learned a lot from Jim.My wife and I vacationed that summer at Rock Port and got to meet Jim's wife Audrey who was just as impressive as Jim,very down to earth.They had my wife and I for dinner and she was just as impressed as I.
We kept in touch by telephone.God Bless You Jim,You will truly be missed and God Bless you Audrey and your whole family.
Love to you all,Bill & Winky
Coloring easter eggs with papa
Kelly Stevens
April 26, 2018
John Lynch
April 26, 2018
Audrey
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Jim was always a good friend. I have many memories of the times we shared together.
He has gone too soon.
All the best to you and your family.
Terry Smith
April 24, 2018
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.. lots of prayers and hugs..
Terry Smith and family
Dave Blanchard
April 24, 2018
Audrey, Doug, Eddie & the rest of the Caderette family - I am truly sorry for your loss of a brother & "soul mate".....it doesn't seem all that long ago that we all played baseball together, Little League, Babe Ruth league and before that, in the back yards on Linden St. I can still picture Jimmy in his Langer Hardware uniform :) Another school mate has passed and it's a very sad occasion to say the least. All my prayers are with the rest of the family members.
Tom & Tina OConnell
April 24, 2018
Wishing you peace at this time of sorrow for your family. Love and prayers to you all.
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