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Whitinsville - James S. Jorritsma, 73, of Whitinsville passed away Fri. Sept. 8, 2017 in the UMass Medical Ctr., Worcester.
A lifelong resident of Whitinsville, he was a certified public accountant, working 30+ years for the U.S. General Accounting Office in Boston. He also owned and operated his own tax service in Whitinsville for many years.
Jim was born in South Boston in 1944, the son of the late Berton and Alice (Visser) Jorritsma. He attended Whitinsville Christian School and was a graduate of Northbridge High School and UMass – Amherst.
He loved to read, with a keen interest in history, was an avid follower of the Boston sports team, and cherished spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church.
Mr. Jorritsma is survived by his daughters Kimberly A. Hurley of Wrentham and Deborah L. Herrick-Breault and her husband John Breault of Whitinsville; a sister Rhonda G. and her husband Jim Stolle of Douglas, five grandchildren Shane, Elizabeth, Olivia, Victoria, and Emily, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings William Jorritsma, Janet VanderBrug, and Donald Jorritsma.
Visiting hours will be Thursday Sept. 14, 2017 from 10 – 11:30 AM in the Pleasant Street Christian Reformed Church, 25 Cross St., Whitinsville. Funeral services will follow at 12 Noon in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to Whitinsville Christian School or the MS Society, as Jim proudly supported both organizations.
Arrangements are under the direction of the BUMA FUNERAL HOME, Whitinsville.
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sholanda
January 19, 2025
Love you king
Emily Rose Breault
October 16, 2020
i loved you im in 5th grade its been hard without you but iv made it through im glad you still here with me in my heart
-Eme
May 13, 2019
hi grandpa at 3am please sine me i really really miss you come to me let me feel your presents can i messege you will you reply im 9 now old enough to type fast
emily breault
October 20, 2018
i miss you grampa you will always my fav i leared how to tipe now im older now that im in 3rd grade know can you watch me learn?
i mis grampa he will always be with me till i die still i love him if i cry for 81 years i will be strong and ill know that he will always be with me.
emiyl Breault
October 20, 2018
he was my grampa
Art and Janet Fairbanks
October 11, 2017
We were so saddened to hear of your dads' passing. We considered Jim a friend;always patient and willing to talk.Praying for peace as you recall the wonderful memories you shared.He took every opportunity to talk lovingly of his kids and grandkids.
Cathy C
September 13, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your father, brother, grandfather and uncle. The last time I saw Jim was at a birthday party at Deb's house and he was sitting in the kitchen watching the world spin past him. If you have ever been to Deb's house during a party then you know that there is quite a lot going on! Whenever someone would walk past him, he would always have a comment or two. But when his grandchildren were near him, he just beamed with pride and love. When they would walk away, he would just sit there with this kind of grin on his face that you really had to look for, he tried to hid it. It was a look of love that only grandparents have for their grand kids. And Jim had one for his. He was proud of his family. Please know that he loved all of you.
Deborah Herrick-Breault
September 10, 2017
I am so glad that the end was so peaceful, but my dad left too soon and too sudden for me. My sadness is lessened knowing that he will have no pain where he is now.
Jerry Alhadeff
September 9, 2017
So sorry for your loss may he rest I peace
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