SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – James L. Jack was born Feb. 1, 1950, in Bellows Falls, Vt. He was raised in Brattleboro, and attended Michael’s School for 13 years, where he played basketball and forged many lifelong friendships. He attended Castleton College for two years. He worked his entire career in commercial printing, starting as a pressman at the Brattleboro Reformer, and ended as an estimator at Springfield Printing.
Jim met his wife Opal (Rubik) in Brattleboro, and they married Oct. 6, 1979. They had no children. They lived in Springfield, Vt., for 38 years. He was predeceased by his mother Doris Jack and sister Carole Worden, both of Brattleboro.
Jim was a charming, kind, and funny man, who loved a good laugh, a cold beer, and taking care of his home and property. His final months were spent at the Gill Home in Ludlow, Vt.
Thanks to the Bayada Team and the incredible staff at the Gill Home, where he received true compassion and excellent care from the entire staff.
There will be no services.
Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt., is assisting with arrangements.