James E. Waldron
James E. Waldron, 74, died Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Weymouth Health Care Center. Born in Brockton, Jim lived in East Bridgewater and Quincy before moving to Whitman in 2010. He was a 1956 graduate of Brockton High School and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956-1959, for which he was most proud. Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Dona (DiBona) and their children Peter Waldron and his wife Deanna of Sagamore Beach, Kathleen Holbrook and her husband David of East Bridgewater, Christine Relleva and her husband Wayne of Foxboro and Michael Kelley and his wife Katie of Los Angeles, CA. He was the proud grandfather of Jordan, Brian and Brendon Holbrook, Michelle and Nicole Waldron and Michael Relleva, and the great grandfather of Carter Holbrook. Jim is also survived by his brother Leo Waldron and his wife Kathyann of Mansfield and was the son of the late James Waldron and Priscilla (Alden) Riberio and stepson of the late John Riberio. He was also the former husband of Sharon Farrell of East Bridgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary’s Church, Crescent St., West Quincy on Thursday, January 24th at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Wednesday from 4-8 PM. Interment Hall Cemetery. Donations in Jim’s name may be made to Weymouth Health Care Center’s Residents’ Fund, 64 Performance Drive, Weymouth, MA 02189, in thanks for their care, love and compassion. The Waldron family is most grateful.
Guestbook Entries
Leo & Kathy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Anne Marie & Dave Russell
Reading Jim’s obituary reminds us all of what a wonderful man he was and of the many family members who now will savor the memories they have of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
-Maryellen MacDonald
Jim always had a wonderful smile to greet whomever he would see. That is how we will remember him. Those wonderful memories and the countless others are the ones we will remember him. May he rest in peace.
I remember Jim from the Wednesday night dinners at the “Inn”. He was a real gentleman with a wonderful sense of humor.
My deepest sympathy to you Dona and your family.
Our condolences to family and friends of Mr. Waldron.
Dona and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time of Jim’s passing. He was such a wonderful man and always so kind-hearted. With love from The Cleary and Cromp Family.
Dona, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dona, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was very lucky to have you beside his side during his challenge. I think of you often. God Bless You.