James Carl Dempsey, 77, of Brookline, NH, went to his heavenly home Sunday morning, February 19, 2023 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack.
Born in Chester, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1945, he was the son of the late Carl W. and Margaret (Kaelber) Dempsey. Jim grew up in Newtown Square, PA and was a graduate of Delaware County Christian School. He furthered his education at Lehigh University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and earned his E.E. Master’s degree from the University of Maryland.
A resident of Brookline for the past 27 years, Jim was employed with BAE as an electrical engineer for several years.
Jim was an active member of the Nashua Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, teacher and was an integral part of the music ministry. He was also active with the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief and a volunteer at the Southern New Hampshire Rescue Mission.
In his leisure time, Jim was an avid Ham Radio Operator and member of the ARRL. He also enjoyed his collection of Lionel Trains. He loved traveling with his family and friends. He enjoyed photography, fishing, boating and was the handyman extraordinaire.
Members of his family include his wife of 55 years, Patricia A. (Towle) Dempsey, whom he married on June 17, 1967; his daughters and their husbands, Sharon and Eddy Volmer of Jacksonville, FL and Heather and James Craig of Phoenixville, PA; three grandchildren, Leah Johns, Daniel Johns and Joshua Craig; two sisters, Judy Eyer of Media, PA and Jody Puckett and her husband Joe of Locust Grove, VA.
A celebration of his life will be held in the Nashua Baptist Church, 555 Broad Street, Route 130, Nashua, NH Saturday, February 25th at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date. The family has requested that due to floral allergies, in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Nashua Baptist Church, 555 Broad Street, Nashua, NH 03063 or the Southern New Hampshire Rescue Mission, PO Box 1024, Nashua, NH 03061. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.
