James T. Dudley, 84, of Manchester, died September 20, 2014 at his home after a sudden illness.
He was born in Exeter on December 2, 1929 to John and Helen (Witham) Dudley. He grew up in Raymond and lived in Manchester for many years.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953.
James worked at Danvers Shoe Company, J.F. McElwain Shoe Company and Raytheon Corporation, all in Manchester, for many years.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Janice Dudley and a grandson, Richard Dudley.
The family includes his wife of 59 years, Ruth E. (White) Dudley of Manchester; two children, James T. Dudley Jr. of Temple, TX and Helen Harr of Pembroke, NH; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; one uncle and cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester. The Rev. Geisa Matos officiated.
Please omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.