James H. Wren Sr.

JAMES H. WREN, SR. "Loving husband, father and grandfather" James H. Wren Sr. age 84 of Watertown and formerly of Oakville passed away peacefully September 28, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Ciriello) Wren. James was born December 20, 1940 in Plymouth, PA a son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Caruthers) Uren. James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Prior to his retirement in 2003, James had worked at the former Seymour Smith & Sons factory in Oakville, PTC Aerospace in Bantam, and at Southbury Training School. He was an avid fisherman who also enjoyed woodworking and was a member of the Falls Avenue Senior Center in Oakville. Above all, James always found his greatest joy being surrounded by his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by those who were blessed to know and love him. James is remembered by all as a kind, gentle soul who always had much greater pleasure in giving and providing for others rather than receiving. Besides his wife of 58 years, he leaves his sons James Wren Jr. and his wife Maria of Prescott, AZ, Joseph Wren and his wife Loren of East Lyme, his grandchildren Angel, Christian, Katy, Sean and Trevin Wren and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Dorothy Lopez, Francine Uren, Ida Jenkins, his brothers Joseph Uren, William Uren, Arthur Wren, Orville Wren, and Henry Uren. Arrangements: Funeral Saturday October 4th at 10 AM from Chase Parkway Memorial/Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury to Saint John the Evangelist Church in Watertown to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. Calling hours Saturday morning from 8 AM to 10 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude’s Place Memphis, TN 38105 https://www.stjude.org/