James Terry

James Francis Terry died peacefully at home in Bartlett, N.H. on June 30, 2011 following a struggle with inoperable lung cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family-wife Patricia, daughter and four sons. He faced death with composure, confidence in his faith and even good humor.

Mr. Terry was born on August 19, 1930 in South Weymouth, Mass., son of James F. Terry and Mary Alice Tracy Terry. He was graduated from Boston Latin School in 1947; Lawrence Academy, Groton, Mass., 1948; Harvard College, 1952; Harvard Business School, MBA, 1954.

After serving two years in Germany as a Special Agent, Counterintelligence Corps, Department of the Army, he joined the Ford Motor Company in 1957. He worked in various Sales and Marketing Management positions with Ford until his retirement, January 1, 1990.

He and his wife, Patricia Donahue Terry lived at 13 Cathedral Trail, Bartlett, N.H. at Attitash Mountain Ski Resort. They both enjoyed skiing, hiking and mountain biking. Over the years he became an avid fly fisherman who enjoyed working the bountiful streams and rivers of New Hampshire's North Country.

Mr. Terry was one of the original members of the AOGA (Attitash Old Goats Association); a member of the Harvard Club of Boston; a member of the Knights of Columbus, Scituate, Mass.; and a supporter of many worthy causes.

He was such an enthusiast about Ireland and the Irish people that he held dual U.S. and Irish citizenship and enjoyed using his Irish passport when traveling overseas.

His survivors include his beloved wife of 57 years, Patricia Donahue Terry. His surviving children are his daughter Margaret Terry, Hollis, N.H.; sons James F. Terry, Conway, N.H.; George H. Terry, Lake Forest Ill.; Michael G. Terry, Louisville, Ky.; and Daniel P. Terry, Gray, ME. Also surviving are their spouses, 12 loving Grandchildren and Mr. Terry's sister, Lois Florio, Cape Cod, Mass. Jim was predeceased by his daughter Colleen in 1969.
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