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James Currell Obituary
Born April 15, 1927, in Woburn, Mass., he was the beloved son of the late Harold Beals and Gertrude (Downing) Currell, and brother of the late Thelma Currell.
James was raised in Reading, Mass., and graduated from Reading High School in 1945.
He served in the U.S. Navy and received three medals for his service as a tail gunner aboard the USS Kadashan Bay, the USS Marcus Island and the USS New Mexico.
He attended Boston University and Franklin Institute. He then worked in Boston for HW MacLeod and later relocated to Bernardsville, N.J., and worked for eight years for Hatfield Wire & Cable.
He then moved his family to Moorestown, N.J., and went on to be founder and president of JB Currell & Associates for 35 years. Jim was a member of Meadowbrook Country Club in Reading, Mass.; Riverton Country Club Cinnaminson, N.J.; Bald Peak Country Club in Moultonborough; Kingswood Golf Club in Wolfeboro and Pelican Bay Country Club in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Jim and his wife Nancy retired to their vacation home in Melvin Village, where they enjoyed 45 years of festive Fourth of July parties and the Big Bang of the Currell Cannon that rocked Melvin Bay. Jim loved every sunrise and sunset. He had a passion for boating and water sports that he passed on to his children.
After retiring in 1990, Jim and Nancy divided their time between summering in Melvin Village and wintering in Daytona Beach, Fla.
James is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy (Baker) Currell; and their six children, Cynthia Grigel and husband James Grigel of East Thetford, Vt., Lauren Currell of Palm Beach, Fla., Nancy Jeanne Currell of Saugus, Mass., James B. Currell Jr. and wife Kimberly (Shansby) Currell of Holderness and Moorestown, N.J., Tracey Hart and husband Paul Hart of Philadelphia, and Suzanne Currell of Moorestown, N.J. James is also survived by nine grandchildren: Jacqueline Currell, Shannen Currell, Branden Reeves, Cole Reeves, James B. Currell III, Alexandra Currell, Amanda Currell, Haley Grigel and Roswell Currell.
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SERVICES: A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at 1 p.m. at Melvin Village Community Church, 476 Governor Wentworth Highway, Melvin Village 03850.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Melvin Village Community Church; Huggins Hospital or to the Wounded Warriors Project organization. For more information, go to costellofuneralhome.com.
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Kitty Cullen
January 13, 2021
Jim was a wonderful man with a heart of gold who loved to joke. RIP
Sharon Brown
January 26, 2012
Dearest Currell Family- I have so many memories of "Mr. Currell" and respected him deeply. My prayers are with you all.
January 25, 2012
Dear Lauren, I'm sorryI didn't get to hear more of his stories. He was a charming man; someone I'll think of every Thanksgiving. Deepest sympathy to you and your mother. Marilyn McIlvaine
Joanne and Greg Killiam
January 25, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Hold on to your wonderful memories and he will always be smiling down on you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Holly Coen
January 25, 2012
Lauren, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Father. I so enjoyed spending Thanksgiving with you and your parents in 2009. Your Dad was such a joy, and what a wonderful evening that was. My deepest sympathy to you and your Mom (NLC) and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Holly
Dee sends her deepest sympathy and you are in her prayers as well.
Shannen Reeves
January 25, 2012
I love. I miss you. I'll never forget you. Say hi to Nan.
January 20, 2012
Nancy and children, My thoughts and prayers are with you all as I hear of this sad news. Jim was a great man with a wonderful sense of humor.He is in a better place now and will long be remembered as a good person.
Love, Kitty Cullen
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