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James Salmon Obituary
Boynton Beach, FL/ Auburn - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing on July 24, 2018 of James Patrick Salmon, 76, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Auburn, MA. Jim leaves behind his best friend and adoring wife of nearly 52 years, Elizabeth A. (Tirella) Salmon; his loving son, Todd Salmon and his wife, Kelly, of Hubbardston, MA; his devoted daughter, Tracy (Salmon) Richert and twin grandsons, Nathan and James Richert, all of North Grafton, MA; his sister, Maureen Pulster, and brother, Daniel Salmon and his wife, Mary, all of Arizona; his sister in-law and brother in-law, Mary and Michael McCarthy of Auburn, MA; and several nieces and nephews.
Jim was born on November 3, 1941 in Worcester, MA to Daniel P. and Rita B. (Powers) Salmon. Jim lived and raised his family for 42 years in Auburn and wintered in Boynton Beach until moving there permanently two years ago. Jim's time in Florida was some of the happiest for him - people watching on the beach, going out to lunch with Betty, and golfing with his good friends from the Worcester area.
Jim proudly worked for 40 years as an emergency man at National Grid (formerly known as Massachusetts Electric). After his retirement, he maintained a close relationship with his former co-workers. He served six years in the Army National Guard. Jim was a past President and coach of Auburn Little League for many years. Jim loved his children and adored his grandsons, whom he constantly teased and considered his buddies. He attended all of his children's sporting events during their childhood and adulthood. Jim truly enjoyed watching them excel and flourish into fine adults. He enjoyed going to the movies, and he loved watching baseball and football - especially his New England Patriots.
Diagnosed with cancer 4 years ago, Jim maintained a positive outlook and used his keen wit and extraordinary sense of humor to provide him the courage he needed to fight his disease and win. Jim went into remission and remained cancer free for the past 16 months. Jim said he fought so hard because he didn't want to leave his best friend and love of his life, his wife, Betty. We are grateful that he fought the fight and provided us hope and strength during all of his challenges.
"Rest in peace, my love."
Services for Jim will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St., Auburn. Burial will be held privately. A period of calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 1st from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. in the funeral home prior to departure for Jim's funeral mass. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to: Children's Tumor Foundation, 120 Wall Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY. 10005. To share your thoughts and memories of Jim with his family, please visit his personal guestbook at www.mercadantefuneral.com
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Karen and Chuck Heck
August 3, 2018
With sad hearts, we send our deepest sympathy to you, Betty, Tracy and Todd. We only had a few short years together, but we always shared wonderful times. We wil sorely miss you, our dear friend. Make them laugh up in heaven! Much love, Karen and Chuck
Ed Kennedy
August 2, 2018
Tracy, Todd, and Mrs. Salmon,
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Salmon's passing. He was a great guy. I know this is a difficult time for all of you. You have my deepest sympathy.
Richard Van Dyke
August 1, 2018
Jim - you will be greatly missed by family and friends. I had the great pleasure of knowing you for the past 40 years and that is something that I will always remember. Rest In Peace my friend!
Paul & Debbie Nordberg
July 31, 2018
James was a wonderful, warm and caring person. We are saddened to learn of his passing
Tom&Mary Ellen O'Connor
July 31, 2018
Dear Betty and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He fought the good fight and left behind good memories for all those lucky enough to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Tom & Mary O'Connor
Jeri Lee Musumeci
July 30, 2018
Betty and Family,
I will be forever grateful to Jimmy and you for bringing great cheer and laughs to Tom and I during his fight with cancer last year. Friends like Jimmy and you are the greatest. All my love and prayers,
Pat Robitaille
July 30, 2018
Betty, Todd and Tracy,
We were so sorry to hear about Jims passing. We have wonderful memories of our Little Leauge days and our many laughs. We think of those days often as we follow our grandchildren through sports these days. May you think of those and the many more memories of the Husband, Dad and grandfather you cherished. With deepest sympathy
Pat and Paul Robitaille
Ann Dvareckas
July 30, 2018
Betty my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the love and happiness you shared with your beloved give you strength in the days ahead and remember as long as we have our memories our loved one is always with us. God bless.
David & Linda Doherty
July 30, 2018
Deepest sympathy Betty, Todd and Tracy. You have lost a truly loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather and we hope your countless memories of his life well lived will give you comfort, strength and peace in the days ahead.
July 29, 2018
Betty, Moe, and Danny,
The Pelkey and the Salmon Family were like one extended family growing up on Chelsea St.
Dave and I are so sad to hear of Jimmy's passing.
People may pass, but memories stay forever.
Cherish those memories, Betty.
Our sincerest condolences.
Dave and Rita (Pelkey) Bernard
Kelley & Paul
July 29, 2018
Tracy & family-
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending our sympathies and condolences. May your father Rest In Peace.
Joann Montbleau
July 29, 2018
My dear Betty
I am so,so sorry for your loss. I was so blessed to know him. He was a wonderful guy and so funny. I watched the both of you look at each other with love many times.I will miss him.
Joann Montbleau
Mel and Rose Redmond
July 29, 2018
Betty and family, Danny ,Maureen , so sorry to hear of Jims Passing. I've known Jim my whole life,from growing up to working with him at Mass Electric, and golfing during our retirement, an incredible man ,and alway's fun to go out with him and Betty. He will be missed.
July 28, 2018
Betty Tracy and Todd
So sad to hear of the death of your husband and father our prayers for all of you and may he Rest In Peace
Tom and Ann Kennedy
Ellen Philbin
July 28, 2018
This man was a saint! His work was dangerous and you NEVER new it! He was always there for so many and everyone know about his Betty!. It is not surprising that he conquered cancer for his love. It took a lot of courage He loved Florida and now we do too.
May he rest in peace.I was so grateful to have known him . He was the best God made. Be proud of his well lived life. He was SO PROUD of all of you.
In sympathy
Ellen Philbin APRN
July 28, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a wonderful man. He will be missed
by so many. Rich and Kathy Raymond
Robert and Corinne Nowd
July 28, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Pete Goguen
July 28, 2018
To Todd and all the family my deepest of sympathies to all of you . Thoughts and prayers to all of you RIP Mr Salmon.
July 28, 2018
Betty and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Our Deepest Sympathy to All. Lenny and Rose Busha.
Pat & Larry LaBombard
July 27, 2018
Moe, and family, we are sorry for you loss
July 27, 2018
My dearest husband,
How do you tell someone you have shared nearly 52 years with how much he has meant to you. You have been my strength, protector, confidant and cheerleader. Thank you for your sense of humor which I will sorely miss. You will always be in my heart. Love you❤
July 27, 2018
Dad, the minute you left this earth, my heart suffered a severe crack.. a part of me will never be the same. You are by far the best male role model for not only for myself but for Nathan and James. Thank you for loving me the way you did.. You will forever be my guy.. xo. Love the girl who loved you right behind Mom.. ❤
Linda Gagliardi-Ross
July 27, 2018
Moe, Danny, and Family....sorry for your loss.
Fran and Janet Paquette
July 27, 2018
To Betty, Todd, Tracy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. We've shared many happy times together raising our children in Auburn, especially the Little League days!
Maureen Salmon-Pulster
July 27, 2018
Ill miss your smile and quick Witt , forever in my heart and prayers.
Love, Moe aka. BB
JEAN KIRWIN
July 26, 2018
Jimmy, Was married to one of my best friends BETTY,We were friends since jr. high and he was such a hot ticket ,always had a quick wit ,and was a great guy...I will never forget the time he said to me , hey JEAN when did you start dying your hair grey, he was a funny man...Rest in peace JIMMY....You will be missed.........LOVE JEAN My deepest sympathy to BETTY, TODD, TRACY AND HIS GRANDSONS NATHAN AND JAMES.....
Judy Fahlbeck
July 26, 2018
Bob and I are so sorry about Jims passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Betty and family.
Love, Cousin Judy and Bob
July 26, 2018
BETTY & FAMILY
OUR SINCEREST HEART FELT CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, BROTHER & SISTER. WE ARE HEART BROKEN FOR ALL OF YOU & HAVE SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES IN FLORIDA & AUBURN. MAY ALL HIS MEMORIES BE ETERNAL.
LOVE SAL & JEANNE SALVATORE
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