James L. Thelen, 71, a longtime resident of Sudbury, passed away July 6, 2019, after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy “Dottie” Thelen of Hudson; Loving father of Stephanie (Scott) Clark of Hopkinton and Ashley (Bill) Maddock of Southborough; Proud grandfather of Liam Maddock and Aaron and Colin Clark; Cherished brother of Susan Harding of Moultonborough, NH and Judith (Robert) Dingman of Laconia, NH; Adored uncle and cousin of many.
Jim was a mortgage banker for over 40 years. He loved golfing, his “toys”, listening to country music and spending time with his family and friends. Jim cherished his years on Lake Winnipesaukee.
A Visitation will be held Friday, July 12 from 4-8 PM at the Duckett-J.S. Waterman & Sons Home of Memorial Tribute, 656 Boston Post Road/Route 20, Sudbury. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 13 at 10:00 AM. Interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the American Diabetes Association, (P.O. Box 15829 Arlington, VA 22215 / diabetes.org) and the Massachusetts General Hospital Transplant Center (giving.massgeneral.org/donate with designation to Transplant Center).
