James Gordon Donnelly

Wolfeboro-James Gordon Donnelly, 83 of Wolfeboro Common, formerly of Needham, MA, died peacefully at home on July 14th surrounded by family.   Born in Brooklyn, NY, January 29, 1936, son of the late James C. Donnelly and Gertrude B. Donnelly (Sussmann) and has lived in Wolfeboro since 1997.   Jim graduated in 1959 from the University of Detroit as a Civil Engineer. Later, he earned his MBA from Boston College. He specialized in commercial heating and air conditioning for over 50 years.   Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mary Catherine Donnelly (Porter) of Wolfeboro, a son John Donnelly of Walpole, MA, three daughters: Julia Minard of Ijamsville, MD, and her husband Tom, Kathleen Picone of Fremont, NH, and her husband Richard, and Tracey Geden of Holliston, MA. He was the proud grandfather of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.   A Memorial Mass at St. Katharine Drexel Church in Alton, NH, will be held at a future date.   The Baker-Gagne Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Wolfeboro is assisting the family with the arrangements.   Please share your condolences, messages, stories and sign an online guest book at www.baker-gagnefuneralhomes.com