James A. Harvey

Richmond, VT

James A. Harvey, 86, of Richmond, VT, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021, with his wife by his side, at the Green Mountain Nursing Home due to complications from Parkinson's disease.

He was born October 5, 1934, in South Burlington, VT, the son of George H. and Anna (Farr) Harvey.  While attending Richmond High School he enlisted in the US Army and proudly served from 1953 – 1956.  He received his GED while in the service.

On November 29, 1958 James married the love of his life, Mary Jane Smart. They made many happy memories in their 62 years together.

James was employed for 32 years at the University of Vermont Medical Center as Plant Operations Supervisor. During his time off he enjoyed fishing and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox.

Left behind to cherish James' memory are his wife, Mary Jane; his son James Harvey, Jr. and his wife Laura of Tampa, FL; daughters Deborah Mae Harvey of Burlington, VT, Judy Lynn Harvey of Richmond, VT and Vicki Ana Fletcher and her husband Manny of Huntington, VT; grandchildren Kai and Zoe Harvey, Bailey and C.J. Pecor, Dylan and Ana Fletcher, Jennifer L. Eldred and her husband Bill, and Tara Freedle and her husband Joe; and great-grandchildren Brandon and Alaynna Eldred; Shaylyn, Mason and David Joe Freedle, and Abrianna Villanti.

Also surviving are his sister Claire Streeter and her husband John; brothers Seward Harvey and his wife Ida of Richmond, VT, Harold Harvey of Essex Junction, VT, and Phil Harvey and his wife Leda of Albany, VT; many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

James was predeceased by his parents, his brother George and his sisters Rebecca Boiney and Alice Robertson.

The family would like to thank the staff at Green Mountain Nursing Home for the wonderful care James received over the years.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Richmond at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Parkinson's Research Foundation, 1359 Broadway, #1509, New York, NY 10018.