James D. Shaer Obituary

“Jim was a kind soul and was always a friend in need. ”
1 of 34 | Posted by: MIchael Grimaldi - Friend

“My thoughts and prayers for the Shaer family.I worked at Shaer's Market in the late 1970's lots of cherished memories, so sad to hear this news. ”
2 of 34 | Posted by: Lisa Hopping - Agawam, MA

“My heart breaks for this sad time in the Shaer family. Lori Heiden and family ”
3 of 34 | Posted by: Laura Heiden - Atascadero, CA

“Joe ,John, Tom, & family I was surprised to hear of Jim's passing, definitely the most comical of y'all... He will be sadly missed, my sincerest...Read More » ”
4 of 34 | Posted by: Joseph Liquori - Enfield, CT

“My thoughts and prayers to James and his family. My you find comfort in knowing he is at peace. ”
5 of 34 | Posted by: William Aubin - Fall River, MA

“I was sorry to hear Jimmy had passed away so young. We had been good friends in Agawam High. We lost contact after high school . Please accept my...Read More » ”
6 of 34 | Posted by: Edward Cyran - Friend

“My deepest sympathy to Nancy and all the family. Jim and I -like many others- go back to the Kerry campaign. We shared a love of collecting political...Read More » ”
7 of 34 | Posted by: A friend

“Oh Annmarie, so sorry to hear this news. Know you are in my prayers ”
8 of 34 | Posted by: Marcia StOnge - Feeding Hills, MA

“My Heartfelt Condolences to the Shaer FamilyWhen Dom Shaer asked me to work at Shaer's Market in the early 1970's, I didn't know how boisterous and...Read More » ”
9 of 34 | Posted by: Sandra Adamski Thornton - Medford, OR

“I worked with Jim for many years, from the '82 race on. When I left Melrose, he was responsible for inviting old Kerry comrades to my going-away...Read More » ”
10 of 34 | Posted by: Bonnie Cronin - Mitchellville, MD

“My condolences to Nancy and all of Jim's family. I met Jim during his many years of public service, first through his work with Senator Kerry where...Read More » ”
11 of 34 | Posted by: Sean King - Newburyport, MA

“I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. The Shaer family is such a great part of my memories of Agawam as a boy. My Dad took us to the market so many...Read More » ”
12 of 34 | Posted by: Michael Knight - Sapphire, NC

“Dear Nancy and Shaer Family, I wish you all well. Jim was a friend, but more importantly he was an all consuming person who gave of himself to those...Read More » ”
13 of 34 | Posted by: Joseph Nowak - Adams, MA

“So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My love and prayers go out to Nancy, John, Tom, Joe, and the entire family. Jim was a true gentleman. The...Read More » ”
14 of 34 | Posted by: Bobby Barkett - Longmeadow, MA

“My sympathies and prayers for the Shaer family. Like so many, Jim and I knew each other from the Kerry campaign as I lived at that time in Chicopee. ...Read More » ”
15 of 34 | Posted by: Mary Przybylowicz-Waldron - MA

“Nancy-Annmarie-Catherine-Joe-Tom-JohnSo very sorry to hear about Jim. Remembering the good times and many laughs you all shared will help comfort...Read More » ”
16 of 34 | Posted by: A friend

“Nancy, I was terribly saddened to hear the news of Jim's passing. Jim and I shared the common bonds of politics and lobbying and sports and many...Read More » ”
17 of 34 | Posted by: Bill Carito - Portland, ME

“Jim Shaer was all Tom mentioned in the obit! He helped my daughter, Lindsey, when she went to work for Congressman Dale Kildee some 20 years ago. ...Read More » ”
18 of 34 | Posted by: William Beck - Fountain Hills, AZ

“Tom, to you and your family, I extend my condolences to you over the passing of Jim. I remember moments with both you and Jim in HS, and met up with...Read More » ”
19 of 34 | Posted by: Bruce Fontaine - Pelham, NH

“I remember Shaer's Market fondly, as well ast Jim's mother and father. ”
20 of 34 | Posted by: A friend

“Rest in Peace our good friend and Neighbor.Richie and Ginny Ford ”
21 of 34 | Posted by: richard ford - melrose, MA

“This is a big loss for our family. Jim was the best guy. Larger then life when he entered a room yet very humble. So many good times at our family...Read More » ”
22 of 34 | Posted by: Jennifer Hetsko - Henrietta, NY

“I am truly sadden at the passing of Jim.I met Jimmy (as I called him) in 1982, when John Kerry asked me to Chair his SpringfieldCampaign for...Read More » ”
23 of 34 | Posted by: Mitch Ogulewicz - Greer, SC

“I knew Jim at AIC in the 70's. He was a very friendly guy. I pray for his soul and his family. ”
24 of 34 | Posted by: PAUL CZYNODEL - Ludlow, MA

“Very sad news. I knew Jim over our 40 years in Bay State and national politics. He was a funny guy and a good person. ”
25 of 34 | Posted by: Matt Barron - Chesterfield, MA

“My heartfelt condolences to Nancy and Jim's family and friends. He was a true gem, his joy and warmth will be remembered. We have known each other...Read More » ”
26 of 34 | Posted by: Maria Miller Larson - Cambridge, MA

“Dear Shaer Family,I did not know Jim but am close friends with his twin brother Tom. I know the love that Tom had for his brother so I wanted to...Read More » ”
27 of 34 | Posted by: Kathy Posner - Chicago, IL

“He was a good friend and without a doubt Jim has already been enshrined in the Loyalty Hall of Fame. He just was a good kind man. ”
28 of 34 | Posted by: Chris Greeley - Amesbury, MA

“Having Jim as a friend since 1971 it is hard to put into words the sadness I have felt since his much too early passing, He was always positive and a...Read More » ”
29 of 34 | Posted by: Doug Paquette - Agawam, MA

“Jim and I were best friends back in Jr. High and High school. We played games like Off the Wall or Kick the Can. We did errands for Shaer's Market....Read More » ”
30 of 34 | Posted by: Dennis Lamoureux - Myrtle Beach, SC

“Jim was more than a friend to me,he was like having another brother.I will never forget things we did together Cal Ripkin Night,Ted William's night...Read More » ”
31 of 34 | Posted by: Richard Ford - Melrose, MA

“Not sure what was more fun, being on the freshman football together or talking politics A very interesting person guy to talk to. ”
32 of 34 | Posted by: John Tinnemeyer - Chicopee, MA

“So sorry for your loss ”
33 of 34 | Posted by: Kathleen Hennessy Amirault - FL

“My deepest condolences to Jim and Nancy's family. I have so many good memories of the good times with Jim and especially all the Kerry political...Read More » ”
34 of 34 | Posted by: Fred Koed - Cohasset, MA - Friend