James R. Blais Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James R. Blais of Hudson, Massachusetts, born in Easthampton, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 89, on November 16, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Blais and Rose Anna Blais (Drouin); his son Raymond A. Blais; and his siblings, Blanche, Ferdinand, Cecile, Paul and Henry.
He is survived by: his children, James E. Blais (Jennifer Weyler) of Shrewsbury, MA and Diana Blais Sandini (Richard White, Jr.) of Marlborough, MA; his grandchildren, James E. Blais, Jr. (Carley) of Millbury, MA, Sarah Blais McArthur (Jade Hartsough) of Florida, Ginelle Blais (Edwin Matos) of New Hampshire, Drew Blais (Sarah) of New Hampshire, Christopher Sandini, Jr. (Jenna) of Westminster, MA, Danielle Sandini (Tony Bucchino) of Hopedale, MA, Kevin Blais of Maine, Amanda Blais of Maine, David Blais of Oklahoma and Rachel Rose Dryden of Oklahoma; and his brother Ronald Blais of Northampton, MA. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and other relatives and close friends.
After retiring in 2000, Jim became a much-loved member of the Hudson Senior Center, where he played a key role in organizing a small network of friends who would perform music and sing together for the Center's guests every Friday until the pandemic.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jim's memory to: Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter, 320 Nevada Street, Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460.
