Dudley – James A. Sheldon, 67, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday July 25, 2021.

Jim was born in Southbridge, MA on January 31, 1954, son of the late Frank and Helen (Belisle) Sheldon of Sturbridge; he attended Tantasqua Regional High School then served honorably for four years in the United States Navy Seabees followed by two years of reserve service.  After being honorably discharged, Jim attended Quinsigamond Community College.  After meeting his wife Susan at a Single's Dance, they were married in 1991.  In 1994, James and Susan were blessed with their daughter Samantha.  Jim went on to graduate from the Hallmark Institute of photography; he worked as a freelance photographer for the Southbridge News, the Telegram & Gazette, McGrath Studios, and Hilton Photography.  Jim also worked at Memorial Hospital as a microbiology lab assistant, sleep lab assistant, patient transport,  and later became a bus driver for Laidlaw and First Student in the Dudley School District for thirteen years, retiring in 2017.

Jim very much enjoyed bicycling, playing tennis, shooting, listening to music, and taking daily family walks; he belonged to the Wallum Lake Rod and Gun Club as well as the Auburn Sportsman's Club.  Jim was also a devout member of St. Andrew Bobola.  Jim's most enjoyable times were spent on family vacations to Santa's Village and the White Mountain Region of New Hampshire, along with annual trips to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, Maine.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Susan (Lukaszek) Sheldon; his daughter Samantha Sheldon; three sisters: Susan Demis and her husband Arthur, Carolyn Hebert and her companion Joe Chauvin, and Elizabeth Sheldon; his uncle George Bibeau; he also leaves two nieces, his nephew, his cousins, and dear friends.

Jim's family wishes to express their utmost appreciation to Registered Nurse Laura of the Overlook Hospice for her compassion and care to Jim.

Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday July 28, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street Webster, MA.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday July 29, 2021 at St. Andrew Bobola, 54, West Main Street Dudley, MA.  Committal with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph's Garden of Peace in Webster.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the St. Andrew Bobola, 54 West Main Street Dudley, MA 01571 or to the Mercy Centre, 25 Chester Street Worcester, MA 01605.

A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may offer condolences, share fond memories, or light a candle in remembrance of Jim.

St. Andrew's Bobola
54 West Main Street, Dudley MA 01571
Web: https://www.standrewbobola.com/

Mercy Centre
25 Chester Street, Worcester MA 01605
Web: https://www.ccworc.org/donate/