James J. Powell

James J. Powell, 85, of Hingham, died on December 28, 2024, at the Pat Roche Hospice Home, after an extended struggle against Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Born in Boston, MA on October 24, 1939, he was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Norton) Powell. He was raised in Brighton and graduated from St. Columbkille High School. For 33 years, he worked at Jet Spray Corporation in Norwood, MA. Jim was proud of his Brighton/Boston roots but also lived in Dedham, Chelmsford, and Hingham, MA.

Jim will be remembered as a devoted son, brother and uncle. He was the brother of Frederick and Francis Powell, who died in childhood. He was predeceased by his brother David S. Powell in 2011. He is survived by his brother, Thomas J. Powell, of Ann Arbor, MI; his sister-in-law Helen Powell; his nieces, Suzanne Powell, Jean Chadbourne, and Sarah Powell; and his nephews Daniel Powell, and Tegr Michael Powell. He also leaves his friend and nephew-in-law, Chris Chadbourne, great-nieces Charlotte and Julia Powell, and great-nephews Noah, Gabriel, and Nicholas Powell.

Jim will also be remembered for his sense of humor and his loyalty to Boston College sports.

A private family burial is planned in Heart Pond Cemetery in Chelmsford.

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