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James Edmund Jangraw

January 2, 1947 — November 28, 2022

Pepperell

James Edmund Jangraw

James Edmund Jangraw, 75, of Pepperell, died at the Westford House on November 28, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1947 in Lowell, MA son of the late Charles Edmund and Ruth Barbara (Knox) Jangraw.

Mr. Jangraw is survived by his wife of 17 years, Rosemary Jangraw. He is also survived by two sons, Jeremy E. Jangraw and partner Holly Ann Muggleston of Townsend and Christopher J. Jangraw and wife Leah of Chelmsford. He was the proud grandfather of Shelby and James Jangraw and uncle of Stephen A. Kay, Carrie Ann Kay and Hollie L. Neild. James was the brother of Judith A. Cowgill and her husband Gerry of Lowell. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan & Sheila, Suzy & Chip, and Tim & Patty. He is also survived by his beloved cat, Oreo and predeceased by his dogs, Caesar and Max. He will be dearly missed by all.

James grew up in East Chelmsford where he attended the local schools. He worked as a truck driver for Volkswagen, Ronnies Auto, and Constantine Loam for over 40 years. He enjoyed traveling, car racing, tending to his beloved rose garden, sketching, HO scale trains, and model car collecting. He was an active volunteer for the Pepperell Senior Center, PACH Outreach, and Nashoba Valley Medical Center. Most of all, he loved his family.

Visiting hours will be held in the McGaffigan Funeral Home, 37 Main St., (Rte. 113) Pepperell, MA  on Tuesday, December 6th from 12 – 2 p.m. Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pepperell Senior Center (Albert Harris Center), 37 Nashua Rd., Pepperell, MA 01463 or to PACH Outreach, 66 Hollis St., Pepperell, MA 01463 ( pachoutreach.org ).

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

12:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

McGaffigan Family Funeral Home

37 Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463

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