11 March, 2011
James Joseph Dumas, 76, of Hopkinton, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham. Born in Everett, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Maddox) Dumas Leontie. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Matinzi) Dumas of Hopkinton.
A lifelong Hopkinton resident, he worked for Commonwealth Gas for 30 years. He was active in the Hopkinton Lions Club , town politics,and the
Boy Scouts. He enjoyed playing Santa Claus, had a love for his yard and garden and was a longtime member of the South Shore Model Railway Club.
Besides his wife of 52 years, he is survived by his children, Janice Dumas of Revere, John Dumas and his husband James Nowick of CA., Joyce Cormier and her husband Paul of Palmer, Judith Brown and her husband David of Southbridge, Joseph Dumas of Hopkinton ;his 7 cherished grandchildren, James, Heather, Paul, Zakaria, Joseph, David, and Nathan. He also leaves behind his siblings; George Dumas, Joan
Comeau, Jean Arseneau, Marilyn Hayward, and Barbara Dumas, and several neices and nephews.
He is predeceased by his son, James Dumas Jr., 2 siblings, Robert Dumas and Victoria Stone.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 2-5p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. A mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 14th at 11:00a.m. at St. John The Evangelist Church Burial will follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
