On December 17, James R. Stronach passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Audrey, the love of his life, by his side. James was born to Malcolm and Helen (Gibson) Stronach in Boston, Massachusetts on August 30, 1933. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Audrey (LeSage) and his children and grandchildren; Debra and her husband Jeffrey Carson of Richmond, VA and their children, Tiffany and Jeffery; James Stronach and his wife Nancy of Lowell and their children; Tara, Kerry and Nancy; Charles Stronach and his life partner Linda Kelley of Hull and his children, Aimee and Corrie; Donna and her husband Michael LaLiberte of Lowell and their children Erin and Katie; Timothy Stronach and his wife Lisa of Tewksbury and their children Rebecca, Rachel and Renee and by Richard Stronach and his wife Anne Marie of Tewksbury and their children Kara and Kayla Mellen and Conor and Nicholas Sheehan.
Jim’s greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He is also survived by many great grandchildren, nieces and nephew who always brought a smile to his face and lit up his heart. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert (Bob) Stronach and his wife Nancy of Woburn also his sister-in-law Sandra and her husband Chickie Tello of Medford.
Jim spent many years as a Teamster, in Local 25 working the docks in South Boston. His many hobbies included US History, reading, keeping up with current events and watching Boston sports teams so he could Monday morning quarterback with anyone who would listen! Most of all, Jim loved a big family cookout complete with burnt hot dogs and being surrounded by his family!
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers tribune donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation at P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 or on-line at https://www.michaeljfox.org