WORCESTER James W. Judkins Sr., 52, of 24 Whipple St., died Monday, Jan. 3rd, in the UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus, Worcester.
He leaves his wife, Donna M. (Mayotte) Judkins; a son, James W. Judkins Jr. and his wife, Lisa of Worcester; a daughter, Krishna wife of Mike Swanson of Southbridge; two step-children, Nicole Russo and A.J. Russo of Worcester; a granddaughter, Kyliegh; three brothers, Ronald L. Bryant Jr. of Worcester, Kenneth P. Bryant of Millbury and Steven W. Bryant of Spencer; a sister, Marlene R. Rixham of Millbury; many nieces and nephews, including a nephew, Christopher Faticanti, who is serving in Iraq and friends. A sister, Patricia Faticanti, died in 1992. He was born in Worcester, son of Myles B. Judkins and Marion R. (Brushingham) Bryant and has lived in Worcester most of his life.
Mr. Judkins was a sales manager for Mituyoto. Previously he worked for the former Botwinik Brothers in Worcester. He was a member of the Worcester SheriffTM)s Department, a member of the Century SportsmanTM)s Club in Auburn and was involved in an American Legion in Worcester.
A private graveside service will be held in St. PhilipTM)s Cemetery, Grafton. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, of Massachusetts Inc., 1 Abbey Lane, Middleboro, MA 02346. Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 Main St., Millbury is assisting the family with arrangements.
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