James A. 'Jim' Hermance Obituary (1946

NORTH CHELMSFORD -James A. "Jim" Hermance, 64, a longtime resident of North Chelmsford, and formerly of Dunstable, died peacefully at his home on Saturday June 25, 2011, with his loving family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Linda J. (Boileau) Hermance who survives him. Jim was born November 6, 1946 in the Bronx, New York City and was the son of Helen (Wind) Hermance and the late Walter B. Hermance. Jim was a proud U.S. Navy veteran, having served four years, mainly aboard the USS Newport News during the Vietnam War era. He worked in the automobile retail business in the Merrimack Valley and Acton for over 30 years. Jim enjoyed youth sports, time with his family and had a strong love for dogs. In addition to his wife and mother, Jim is survived by 2 sons, Ben Hermance and his wife Nicole of Worcester and Adam Hermance and his partner Dr. Drew Brodeur of Marlboro; his grandchildren, Sarah and Ryan; 4 siblings, Ralph Hermance and his wife Carol of FL, Gregg Hermance and his wife Maryann of Malden, Barbara Buttrick and her husband Alan of Nashua, and Bob Hermance and his wife Shelli of Danvers, as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford, on Friday, July 8th at 10 o'clock. Interment will be private. For those who desire, expressions of sympathy in Jim's name may be made to the Cavalier Rescue USA c/o Sandi Prince, 3 John Todd Way, Redding, CT 06896. www.cavalierrescueusa.org