James (Jimmy) M. Eldridge (66) of Brockton died March 19th in the Good Samaritan Medical Center after a period of failing health.
He was born in Chelsea son of the late Donald S. and Therese (Travers) Eldridge. Jimmy worked in shipping and receiving at the Parker Transportation and the Nucan Company. More recently he worked for the Cowen's Taxi Cab Company in Brockton. He loved to play darts and associate with family and friends at various local establishments. He was well known for entertaining and making people laugh.
Survivors include his 2 daughters, Darlene M. Johnson and partner Carl Burr of Brockton, Donna M. Eldridge of Easton, a son Thomas J. and wife Tracy Eldridge of Carver, a brother Douglas G. Eldridge of Halifax, 3 sisters, Denise G. Eldridge and Patricia M. Eldridge both of Brockton and Phyllis M. and husband Bruce Moseley of Bridgewater, (also brother of the late Wayne and Richard Eldridge), 6 grandchildren, Steven, Katrina, Colin, Jacob, Kayla, and Devin, a great granddaughter Olivia, his former wife Victoria Eldridge of Easton, many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Saturday March 23rd from 4-7 pm in the Home of Funerarias Multi Culturel 238 Court Street Brockton. Cremation to follow.