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A Vietnam era veteran and union electrician, James passed away Wednesday July 25
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at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after a lengthy illness. He was 60 years of age. Born in Michigan he was raised in Chelsea, a beloved son of the late James and Lorraine Ann (Cook) Smallwood. Jim attended Chelsea schools and enlisted in the US Navy. He served during the Vietnam era, was honorably discharged and received the National Defense Medal for his service. After returning to civilian life He attended college and attained an associates degree. Jim was a resident of Winthrop for the past 25 years and was formerly of Chelsea. He was a union electrician and was a proud member of IBEW local 103 Boston. He worked as a facilities electrician at the VA Hospital in Jamaica Plain. In his lifetime he enjoyed time at the ocean and playing games of chance. Jim would always volunteer and lend his helping hand to assist any fellow veteran in need and he was an ardent supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project. James was the beloved husband and life companion of 25 years to Deborah A. (McKennon) Smallwood. Devoted father of Jimmy and his wife Linda of Saugus, Paul of Saugus, Nicholas of Foxboro and the late Billy. He was the dear brother of Patrick of Saugus and Billy and his wife Carolyn of Medford. Cherished "Pop-pop" to Paul of Saugus, and Papa to Christina and Rocco of Saugus and Autumn of Foxboro. Loving godfather of Zendaya of Winthrop and Ryan of Saugus and he is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives are kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Sunday July 29 th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM A funeral Mass will be said at St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop on Monday July 30 th at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully asked to meet directly at the church at 9:45 AM. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives are kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Sunday July 29 th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM A funeral Mass will be said at St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop on Monday July 30 th at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully asked to meet directly at the church at 9:45 AM. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
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Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home
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St. John the Evangelist Church
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