James D. Gatchell Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James D. Gatchell of Blackstone, Massachusetts, born in Bar Harbor, Maine, who passed away at the age of 80, on March 11, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James D. Gatchell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest E. Gatchell and Eleanor J. Gatchell (Mello); his grandson William Gervais; and his brother Norman "Joey" Gatchell. He is survived by: his wife Katherine F. Gatchell (Fahey); his children, Debra A. Gatchell (Charles Lewis) of Wareham, MA, David J. Gatchell (Kathleen) of Franklin, MA, Timothy J. Gatchell (Holly) of Blackstone, MA and Christina M. Gervais (Brian) of Virginia Beach, VA.; his grandchildren, Christopher Gatchell, Eric Gatchell (Laurie), Joseph Gatchell (Michelle), Amber Gatchell (Patrick Hall), Taylor, Ashley Gatchell, Charles, Nicholas Gatchell, Samantha Gatchell, Matthew Gatchell, Meghan Gervais, Emma Gervais and Michael Gervais; his great grandchildren, Evan, Derek, Grace, Claire, Abigail and Cordelia Gatchell; and his siblings, Edna "Butchie" Yordanopoulos of Addison, ME and Donald Gatchell (Judy) of Lakeland, FL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at http://www.afsp.org COVID-19 restrictions of face masks, hand sanitizing and social distancing apply for all portions of services.