AMESBURY — James A. Nicholson, 76, passed away May 15, at the Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, with his family at his side.
He was born in Lynn on Aug. 11, 1939, son of the late William and Mona (Folkes) Nicholson. He attended Lynn schools and was a graduate from Lynn Classical with the Class of 1957. He served his country in joining the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the USS Brownson from 1959-1963.
Following his service in the Navy, he went on to work many years at General Electric as draftsman for the aircraft division.
He was predeceased by parents, sister, Mona, brothers William, Robert, Thomas and Peter. He is survived by his wife, Ann L., daughter, Kelly and husband, Roger, son, James and wife, Kelli, granddaughters, Allison and wife, Emily, and Sarah, his two brothers, John, Paul and wife, Marilyn, three sisters, Doris and husband, Robert, Patricia and husband, George, and Sandra, and many nieces and nephews.
He enjoyed camping, fishing, reading, crossword puzzles, genealogy, playing on the computer, old westerns and time with family and friends.
Service information: Calling hours at the E.V. Jutras & Sons Funeral Home, 118 Friend St., Amesbury, are this Saturday, May 21, from 9-11 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery in Amesbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Assc., go to American Heart Assoc/donations.