Loving husband, father, son, and brother; 47
LUNENBURG -- James P. "Lunch Box" Bursey, 47, of Lunenburg, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 25, on a jobsite in Winchendon, doing what he loved to do.
Jim was born in Malden, on Aug. 25, 1964, a son of the late, Hazel Louise (Gramstorff) Bursey, and has lived in Lunenburg since 1972. He graduated from Lunenburg High School in 1983.
Jim was a grandson of the late Brigadier General Ted Gramstorff and very proud of the fact that he was the only one of sixteen to follow in his grandfather's footsteps.
He joined the U.S. Army National Guard in 1983 and served 22 years, which included a tour in Iraq with the 110th maintenance company. He was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant.
Jim was a self employed contractor and owned and operated E & M Carpentry.
He was very active in the Masons and was a member of the Artisan Lodge in Winchendon where he was the youngest member ever to be Master of that Lodge.
Jim enjoyed doing genealogy research on his family and could often be seen in his truck pulling floats for the homecoming parade.
Jim leaves his wife of 22 years, Donna M. (Evelyn) Bursey; a daughter, Melissa Bursey; and a son, Eric Bursey, his father, Robert H. Bursey of Ruskin, FL; two sisters, Cheryl A. Morrissette and her husband, David from NH, and Pamela J. Eddy and her husband, David of Maine; a brother, Stephen R. Bursey of Texas; his mother-in-law, Virginia Brunette and husband, Steve of NH; his sister-in-law, Michelle Mauro and her husband, Elio of MA; nieces, Stephanie, Hollie and Renee; and nephew, Bryan.
BURSEY -- His funeral will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 30, at 11 AM in the Lunenburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 763 Massachusetts Ave. Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 4 to 7 PM. The calling hours will be concluded with a Masonic Service at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Artisan Lodge of Masons, School St., Winchendon, MA 01475 or to the , 10 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01707. www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net
Published in Sentinel & Enterprise from January 27 to January 28, 2012 & Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette on January 28, 2012
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From Guest Book
February 03, 2012
Dearest Donna, Melissa, and Eric -
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during these most difficult times. May God help you in this time of sorrow and may loving memories of James and Dad soften your sadness.
Love, Nan Usman,
February 02, 2012
Donna, Melissa and Eric,
I am so sorry for your loss, Jim was a special person and I am honored to say that I was his friend. Thinking of you all in this time of grief.
George Aho
February 02, 2012
My prayers are with your family.
Maura Downey Lizek,
January 31, 2012
Sorry for your loss I served with him in the 110th as a new guy to the unit SSGT Bursey offered a open hand and a smile. Terrible loss
SSGT Karl Nawskon,
January 31, 2012
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time
martin babineau & Joe
January 30, 2012
My condolences to the Bursey family. Jim and I went to school together from First Grade grade through Highschool. We played football together at LHS and had many classes together. I always thought Jim was a wonderful person and a stand up guy. Im deeply saddened by his passing and your families loss. RIP Jim
Mike Nelson,
January 29, 2012
Donna, So sorry to hear of your loss, you, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred Cackett,
January 28, 2012
Donna and Family,You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories and keep his memory alive each and every day.
Beth Spinelli
January 28, 2012
Donna, Melissa and Eric. I was so sorry to hear of Jims' sudden passing. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Leisa Foster,
January 27, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the Bursey family on the loss of Jim. He will be missed by us and all that know him.
John Duggan,
January 27, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, I along with the rest of the 110th will miss him dearly. Stay strong.
Colton Williams,
January 27, 2012
Donna, Melissa & Eric please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. I finally met Jimmy, my cousin, at my Mom's wake (Ruth Bursey Lavash) last June and immediately thought he was great! He even brought me some genealogy paperwork sent up from your Grandfather in Florida. He honorably served his country in Iraq and will be greatly missed by all.
Sharon (Lavash) Hawkins,
January 27, 2012
Dear Donna, Melissa, Eric and extended family: We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Jim's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Jim will be sorely missed by all who knew him. With sincere sympathy, Sue Bachmann and Kris Hansen
Susan Bachmann,
January 27, 2012
I feel so honored to have been your sister in-law. The love you and Donna shared is a love to be admired. You would be so proud of Melissa and Eric. Job well done ~ I'll miss you for the rest of my day's and will love you always ~ Be at peace "candy-man"
Michelle Mauro,
January 27, 2012
Donna and family,
Seems like yesterday that I met Jim. So many memories! My sincerest thoughts are with you during this time.
Sandy Hudson,
January 27, 2012
It was an absolute honor to have been your sister in-law. I couldn't be more proud of the man you were. The love you and Donna shared was a love to be admired. You would be so proud of Melissa and Eric, job well done. I'll love you forever "Candy-man" be at peace ~
Michelle Mauro,
January 27, 2012
We were so sorry to hear about Jim.Our thoughts and prays are with you. Don and Beverly Hofer
Beverly Hofer,
January 27, 2012
Donna,
There are no words to describe the sadness I feel for you and your family. It's so unfair and such a tragedy. My heart goes out to you. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Moni Briggs,
January 27, 2012
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. He was a good friend , and great soldier.....
Dan Landry,
LUNENBURG -- James P. "Lunch Box" Bursey, 47, of Lunenburg, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 25, on a jobsite in Winchendon, doing what he loved to do.
Jim was born in Malden, on Aug. 25, 1964, a son of the late, Hazel Louise (Gramstorff) Bursey, and has lived in Lunenburg since 1972. He graduated from Lunenburg High School in 1983.
Jim was a grandson of the late Brigadier General Ted Gramstorff and very proud of the fact that he was the only one of sixteen to follow in his grandfather's footsteps.
He joined the U.S. Army National Guard in 1983 and served 22 years, which included a tour in Iraq with the 110th maintenance company. He was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant.
Jim was a self employed contractor and owned and operated E & M Carpentry.
He was very active in the Masons and was a member of the Artisan Lodge in Winchendon where he was the youngest member ever to be Master of that Lodge.
Jim enjoyed doing genealogy research on his family and could often be seen in his truck pulling floats for the homecoming parade.
Jim leaves his wife of 22 years, Donna M. (Evelyn) Bursey; a daughter, Melissa Bursey; and a son, Eric Bursey, his father, Robert H. Bursey of Ruskin, FL; two sisters, Cheryl A. Morrissette and her husband, David from NH, and Pamela J. Eddy and her husband, David of Maine; a brother, Stephen R. Bursey of Texas; his mother-in-law, Virginia Brunette and husband, Steve of NH; his sister-in-law, Michelle Mauro and her husband, Elio of MA; nieces, Stephanie, Hollie and Renee; and nephew, Bryan.
BURSEY -- His funeral will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 30, at 11 AM in the Lunenburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 763 Massachusetts Ave. Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 4 to 7 PM. The calling hours will be concluded with a Masonic Service at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Artisan Lodge of Masons, School St., Winchendon, MA 01475 or to the , 10 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01707. www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net
Published in Sentinel & Enterprise from January 27 to January 28, 2012 & Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette on January 28, 2012
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From Guest Book
February 03, 2012
Dearest Donna, Melissa, and Eric -
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during these most difficult times. May God help you in this time of sorrow and may loving memories of James and Dad soften your sadness.
Love, Nan Usman,
February 02, 2012
Donna, Melissa and Eric,
I am so sorry for your loss, Jim was a special person and I am honored to say that I was his friend. Thinking of you all in this time of grief.
George Aho
February 02, 2012
My prayers are with your family.
Maura Downey Lizek,
January 31, 2012
Sorry for your loss I served with him in the 110th as a new guy to the unit SSGT Bursey offered a open hand and a smile. Terrible loss
SSGT Karl Nawskon,
January 31, 2012
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time
martin babineau & Joe
January 30, 2012
My condolences to the Bursey family. Jim and I went to school together from First Grade grade through Highschool. We played football together at LHS and had many classes together. I always thought Jim was a wonderful person and a stand up guy. Im deeply saddened by his passing and your families loss. RIP Jim
Mike Nelson,
January 29, 2012
Donna, So sorry to hear of your loss, you, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred Cackett,
January 28, 2012
Donna and Family,You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories and keep his memory alive each and every day.
Beth Spinelli
January 28, 2012
Donna, Melissa and Eric. I was so sorry to hear of Jims' sudden passing. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Leisa Foster,
January 27, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the Bursey family on the loss of Jim. He will be missed by us and all that know him.
John Duggan,
January 27, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, I along with the rest of the 110th will miss him dearly. Stay strong.
Colton Williams,
January 27, 2012
Donna, Melissa & Eric please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. I finally met Jimmy, my cousin, at my Mom's wake (Ruth Bursey Lavash) last June and immediately thought he was great! He even brought me some genealogy paperwork sent up from your Grandfather in Florida. He honorably served his country in Iraq and will be greatly missed by all.
Sharon (Lavash) Hawkins,
January 27, 2012
Dear Donna, Melissa, Eric and extended family: We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Jim's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Jim will be sorely missed by all who knew him. With sincere sympathy, Sue Bachmann and Kris Hansen
Susan Bachmann,
January 27, 2012
I feel so honored to have been your sister in-law. The love you and Donna shared is a love to be admired. You would be so proud of Melissa and Eric. Job well done ~ I'll miss you for the rest of my day's and will love you always ~ Be at peace "candy-man"
Michelle Mauro,
January 27, 2012
Donna and family,
Seems like yesterday that I met Jim. So many memories! My sincerest thoughts are with you during this time.
Sandy Hudson,
January 27, 2012
It was an absolute honor to have been your sister in-law. I couldn't be more proud of the man you were. The love you and Donna shared was a love to be admired. You would be so proud of Melissa and Eric, job well done. I'll love you forever "Candy-man" be at peace ~
Michelle Mauro,
January 27, 2012
We were so sorry to hear about Jim.Our thoughts and prays are with you. Don and Beverly Hofer
Beverly Hofer,
January 27, 2012
Donna,
There are no words to describe the sadness I feel for you and your family. It's so unfair and such a tragedy. My heart goes out to you. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Moni Briggs,
January 27, 2012
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. He was a good friend , and great soldier.....
Dan Landry,
Loving husband, father, son, and brother; 47
LUNENBURG -- James P. "Lunch Box" Bursey, 47, of Lunenburg, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 25, on a jobsite in Winchendon, doing what he loved to do.
Jim was born in Malden, on Aug. 25, 1964, a son of the late, Hazel Louise (Gramstorff) Bursey, and has lived in Lunenburg since 1972. He graduated from Lunenburg High School in 1983.
Jim was a grandson of the late Brigadier General Ted Gramstorff and very proud of the fact that he was the only one of sixteen to follow in his grandfather's footsteps.
He joined the U.S. Army National Guard in 1983 and served 22 years, which included a tour in Iraq with the 110th maintenance company. He was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant.
Jim was a self employed contractor and owned and operated E & M Carpentry.
He was very active in the Masons and was a member of the Artisan Lodge in Winchendon where he was the youngest member ever to be Master of that Lodge.
Jim enjoyed doing genealogy research on his family and could often be seen in his truck pulling floats for the homecoming parade.
Jim leaves his wife of 22 years, Donna M. (Evelyn) Bursey; a daughter, Melissa Bursey; and a son, Eric Bursey, his father, Robert H. Bursey of Ruskin, FL; two sisters, Cheryl A. Morrissette and her husband, David from NH, and Pamela J. Eddy and her husband, David of Maine; a brother, Stephen R. Bursey of Texas; his mother-in-law, Virginia Brunette and husband, Steve of NH; his sister-in-law, Michelle Mauro and her husband, Elio of MA; nieces, Stephanie, Hollie and Renee; and nephew, Bryan.
BURSEY -- His funeral will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 30, at 11 AM in the Lunenburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 763 Massachusetts Ave. Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 4 to 7 PM. The calling hours will be concluded with a Masonic Service at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Artisan Lodge of Masons, School St., Winchendon, MA 01475 or to the , 10 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01707. www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net
Published in Sentinel & Enterprise from January 27 to January 28, 2012 & Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette on January 28, 2012
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From Guest Book
February 03, 2012
Dearest Donna, Melissa, and Eric -
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during these most difficult times. May God help you in this time of sorrow and may loving memories of James and Dad soften your sadness.
Love, Nan Usman,
February 02, 2012
Donna, Melissa and Eric,
I am so sorry for your loss, Jim was a special person and I am honored to say that I was his friend. Thinking of you all in this time of grief.
George Aho
February 02, 2012
My prayers are with your family.
Maura Downey Lizek,
January 31, 2012
Sorry for your loss I served with him in the 110th as a new guy to the unit SSGT Bursey offered a open hand and a smile. Terrible loss
SSGT Karl Nawskon,
January 31, 2012
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time
martin babineau & Joe
January 30, 2012
My condolences to the Bursey family. Jim and I went to school together from First Grade grade through Highschool. We played football together at LHS and had many classes together. I always thought Jim was a wonderful person and a stand up guy. Im deeply saddened by his passing and your families loss. RIP Jim
Mike Nelson,
January 29, 2012
Donna, So sorry to hear of your loss, you, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred Cackett,
January 28, 2012
Donna and Family,You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories and keep his memory alive each and every day.
Beth Spinelli
January 28, 2012
Donna, Melissa and Eric. I was so sorry to hear of Jims' sudden passing. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Leisa Foster,
January 27, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the Bursey family on the loss of Jim. He will be missed by us and all that know him.
John Duggan,
January 27, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, I along with the rest of the 110th will miss him dearly. Stay strong.
Colton Williams,
January 27, 2012
Donna, Melissa & Eric please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. I finally met Jimmy, my cousin, at my Mom's wake (Ruth Bursey Lavash) last June and immediately thought he was great! He even brought me some genealogy paperwork sent up from your Grandfather in Florida. He honorably served his country in Iraq and will be greatly missed by all.
Sharon (Lavash) Hawkins,
January 27, 2012
Dear Donna, Melissa, Eric and extended family: We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Jim's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Jim will be sorely missed by all who knew him. With sincere sympathy, Sue Bachmann and Kris Hansen
Susan Bachmann,
January 27, 2012
I feel so honored to have been your sister in-law. The love you and Donna shared is a love to be admired. You would be so proud of Melissa and Eric. Job well done ~ I'll miss you for the rest of my day's and will love you always ~ Be at peace "candy-man"
Michelle Mauro,
January 27, 2012
Donna and family,
Seems like yesterday that I met Jim. So many memories! My sincerest thoughts are with you during this time.
Sandy Hudson,
January 27, 2012
It was an absolute honor to have been your sister in-law. I couldn't be more proud of the man you were. The love you and Donna shared was a love to be admired. You would be so proud of Melissa and Eric, job well done. I'll love you forever "Candy-man" be at peace ~
Michelle Mauro,
January 27, 2012
We were so sorry to hear about Jim.Our thoughts and prays are with you. Don and Beverly Hofer
Beverly Hofer,
January 27, 2012
Donna,
There are no words to describe the sadness I feel for you and your family. It's so unfair and such a tragedy. My heart goes out to you. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Moni Briggs,
January 27, 2012
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. He was a good friend , and great soldier.....
Dan Landry,
LUNENBURG -- James P. "Lunch Box" Bursey, 47, of Lunenburg, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 25, on a jobsite in Winchendon, doing what he loved to do.
Jim was born in Malden, on Aug. 25, 1964, a son of the late, Hazel Louise (Gramstorff) Bursey, and has lived in Lunenburg since 1972. He graduated from Lunenburg High School in 1983.
Jim was a grandson of the late Brigadier General Ted Gramstorff and very proud of the fact that he was the only one of sixteen to follow in his grandfather's footsteps.
He joined the U.S. Army National Guard in 1983 and served 22 years, which included a tour in Iraq with the 110th maintenance company. He was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant.
Jim was a self employed contractor and owned and operated E & M Carpentry.
He was very active in the Masons and was a member of the Artisan Lodge in Winchendon where he was the youngest member ever to be Master of that Lodge.
Jim enjoyed doing genealogy research on his family and could often be seen in his truck pulling floats for the homecoming parade.
Jim leaves his wife of 22 years, Donna M. (Evelyn) Bursey; a daughter, Melissa Bursey; and a son, Eric Bursey, his father, Robert H. Bursey of Ruskin, FL; two sisters, Cheryl A. Morrissette and her husband, David from NH, and Pamela J. Eddy and her husband, David of Maine; a brother, Stephen R. Bursey of Texas; his mother-in-law, Virginia Brunette and husband, Steve of NH; his sister-in-law, Michelle Mauro and her husband, Elio of MA; nieces, Stephanie, Hollie and Renee; and nephew, Bryan.
BURSEY -- His funeral will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 30, at 11 AM in the Lunenburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 763 Massachusetts Ave. Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 4 to 7 PM. The calling hours will be concluded with a Masonic Service at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Artisan Lodge of Masons, School St., Winchendon, MA 01475 or to the , 10 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01707. www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net
Published in Sentinel & Enterprise from January 27 to January 28, 2012 & Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette on January 28, 2012
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From Guest Book
February 03, 2012
Dearest Donna, Melissa, and Eric -
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during these most difficult times. May God help you in this time of sorrow and may loving memories of James and Dad soften your sadness.
Love, Nan Usman,
February 02, 2012
Donna, Melissa and Eric,
I am so sorry for your loss, Jim was a special person and I am honored to say that I was his friend. Thinking of you all in this time of grief.
George Aho
February 02, 2012
My prayers are with your family.
Maura Downey Lizek,
January 31, 2012
Sorry for your loss I served with him in the 110th as a new guy to the unit SSGT Bursey offered a open hand and a smile. Terrible loss
SSGT Karl Nawskon,
January 31, 2012
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time
martin babineau & Joe
January 30, 2012
My condolences to the Bursey family. Jim and I went to school together from First Grade grade through Highschool. We played football together at LHS and had many classes together. I always thought Jim was a wonderful person and a stand up guy. Im deeply saddened by his passing and your families loss. RIP Jim
Mike Nelson,
January 29, 2012
Donna, So sorry to hear of your loss, you, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred Cackett,
January 28, 2012
Donna and Family,You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories and keep his memory alive each and every day.
Beth Spinelli
January 28, 2012
Donna, Melissa and Eric. I was so sorry to hear of Jims' sudden passing. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Leisa Foster,
January 27, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the Bursey family on the loss of Jim. He will be missed by us and all that know him.
John Duggan,
January 27, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, I along with the rest of the 110th will miss him dearly. Stay strong.
Colton Williams,
January 27, 2012
Donna, Melissa & Eric please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. I finally met Jimmy, my cousin, at my Mom's wake (Ruth Bursey Lavash) last June and immediately thought he was great! He even brought me some genealogy paperwork sent up from your Grandfather in Florida. He honorably served his country in Iraq and will be greatly missed by all.
Sharon (Lavash) Hawkins,
January 27, 2012
Dear Donna, Melissa, Eric and extended family: We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Jim's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Jim will be sorely missed by all who knew him. With sincere sympathy, Sue Bachmann and Kris Hansen
Susan Bachmann,
January 27, 2012
I feel so honored to have been your sister in-law. The love you and Donna shared is a love to be admired. You would be so proud of Melissa and Eric. Job well done ~ I'll miss you for the rest of my day's and will love you always ~ Be at peace "candy-man"
Michelle Mauro,
January 27, 2012
Donna and family,
Seems like yesterday that I met Jim. So many memories! My sincerest thoughts are with you during this time.
Sandy Hudson,
January 27, 2012
It was an absolute honor to have been your sister in-law. I couldn't be more proud of the man you were. The love you and Donna shared was a love to be admired. You would be so proud of Melissa and Eric, job well done. I'll love you forever "Candy-man" be at peace ~
Michelle Mauro,
January 27, 2012
We were so sorry to hear about Jim.Our thoughts and prays are with you. Don and Beverly Hofer
Beverly Hofer,
January 27, 2012
Donna,
There are no words to describe the sadness I feel for you and your family. It's so unfair and such a tragedy. My heart goes out to you. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Moni Briggs,
January 27, 2012
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. He was a good friend , and great soldier.....
Dan Landry,
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