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James Gingras Obituary

James K. Gingras, 56, of Westborough, passed away Wed., March 7th at Saint Vincent Hospital due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis. He leaves his wife, Joann (Koleshis) Gingras, with whom he just celebrated 35 years of marriage; his children: Jim K. Gingras and his fiance Rachel Duff of N. Grafton and Jennifer A. Gingras of Westborough; one grandson, Avery; ten brothers and sisters: Ronald Gingras of N. Las Vegas, NV, Gary Gingras of Millbury, Raymond Gingras of Athol, T. David Gingras of Leicester, Beverly Ohman of Rutland, Sharon Gingras - Shong of Leicester, Sandra Clancey of Paxton, Sheila Fitzgerald of Rutland, Maureen Gingras of Shrewsbury and Patricia Gingras of Worcester; his mother-in-law, Eunice Koleshis of Worcester; his sister-in-law, Diane Koleshis of Worcester and many nieces and nephews. Three brothers: Donald, Kenneth and Richard Gingras, predeceased him.

He was born in Worcester, the son of Roland and Catherine (Hannigan) Gingras and lived in Westborough for 35 years. Before coming down with Multiple Sclerosis, James worked as a Supervisor for the L. B. Darling Company. James was a loving husband, father, brother and friend who lived life to the fullest and will be sadly missed.

The visiting hours will be Sunday, March 11th from 1:00 to 3:30 PM in the First Congregational Church, 146 East Main St., Hopkinton with the Funeral Service to take place at 3:30 PM in the Church Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Gingras Family Fund, c/o Commerce Bank, 5 East Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581. Britton-Summers Funeral Home, 4 Church St., WESTBOROUGH, is directing arrangements.

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

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Mar. 8, 2007.

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chris howard

March 11, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
chris and shane

Jackie Gilligan

March 9, 2007

We will sadly miss Jim. He was a fantastic person and a wonderful friend. I know he is now at peace and pain free. Time heals the hurt, but cant take away the great memories of Jim in all our lives.

mike charland

March 8, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Bob Miller

March 8, 2007

We are saddened to learn of the passing of your brother Sandy. Our deepest sympathy to you, your family and James' family.
Bob & Brenda

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