Mr. James Ricker Obituary (1964

ATTLEBORO - If you knew James “Jim” Ricker, then your heart is heavy today. Jim passed away unexpectedly at the age of 49 at his sister’s home in Attleboro on July 4, 2014. Born in Attleboro, MA on November 6th, 1964, he was the youngest child of Beverly (Aspinall) Ricker and the late John E. Ricker. Jim was a 1982 graduate of Attleboro High School. As I’m sure his former classmates remember, Jim always had a smile for everyone he came across. He was a kind and gentle soul who loved to love. In recent years, Jim lived in Rehoboth, MA. He loved spending time with friends in Swansea, working out at his favorite gym or at Applebee’s watching the Boston sports teams. Jim was a realtor, so we will always remember how he could set up his mobile office almost anywhere and quietly go about his work. Our family gatherings could get a bit chaotic and he was always the calm among us. About 7 years ago, Jim was told by doctors that his heart was too big. This came as no surprise to those of us who knew and loved him. Since that diagnosis, Jim had found peace and contentment in spending time with his friends and family. He truly learned how to find happiness within himself. In addition to his mother, Jim’s spirit lives on in his sisters Mary Ellen Ricker of Attleboro, Kathy Provost and her husband Bill of Attleboro, Margaret Lennox and her husband Bill of Attleboro, and his brother John Ricker and his wife Lisa of Rehoboth. He will be greatly missed by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephew, and the countless friends whose lives he touched. He gave the best hugs. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro immediately followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.