James Peter Grigg
June 18, 1946 ~ March 10, 2020
DANVERS-James Peter Grigg, 73, passed away on March 10, 2020. He was the husband of Lynda (Kinsvater) Grigg with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.
Born on June 18, 1946 in Bremen, Germany, he was the son of the late Roland and Martha (Reimers) Grigg. He was raised and educated in Gloucester and graduated from Gloucester High School in 1965. James served our country with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharge. He was a member of the Veteran Association in Gloucester. He had a lengthy career as a carpenter. Jim was a hand radio operator, enjoyed metal detecting and was a fan of NASCAR racing.
In addition to his wife, Lynda, he is survived by his siblings, Gisela Grigg Turner of Middleton, Robert Stanley of CA, Phil Stanley and Marilyn Lockwood of OH, special family, Kerrie Tripp, her husband, Andy and their son, Wendel and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, Brandon and Nicholas and a sister, Ann.
His Funeral Service will be held privately at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in James’ name to the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. at www.mda.org
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Sorry for your loss Lynda & family. The Spurrs
Jim , Was a loyal, long time friend and an outstanding Marine
So very sorry Lynda and Gilla , We lost a great husband , brother , and friend . Cal
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I remember the first time I met Jim that he was wonderful cook! We had been traveling several days from Ohio and he had prepared a wonderful Italian sausage and potato meal for us. It was so good!!
I still can see Jim in the 7th grade ~ asking me to ‘go steady’ ~ I said I don’t do that ~ so he asked someone else in our homeroom ~ He was a dear person and will be missed ~
Hugs to you, Lynda ~ I won’t be able to make any of the services but you are in my prayers ~ lots of healing energy hugs to you ~
Gisela ~ he was a treasure ~ will miss him but he will live on in our memories and heart ~ like when he asked me to ‘go steady’ in the 7th grade ~ I said, I didn’t do that ~ so he asked someone else in our homeroom ~ LOL ~ Lots of healing energy hugs to you ~
I won’t be able to make any of the services but let’s get together for lunch sometime?
Hugs, Carol
sorry for your loss lynda and family love you all bessie bastable
Lynda, Donny and I were so sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. He truly a very kind soul.Many fond memories of him in your kitchen as we visited many years ago. Our blessings and sympathies to you and the family.
Liz Nelson & Don Harvey
Chandler, AZ
Alan and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Lynda. Jim was a great guy and will be missed.
Lynda, i am so sorry to hear of you loss. My deepest sympathies and prayers to you. Dayle Martin Johnson
I am very sorry about about you husband.
Lynda, please know that we are so sorry for the loss of your dear Jim. I only met him a few times, but what I remember most is his genuine smile. He was kind and funny. You are in my heart and prayers.
Dawn-Marie and Doug Wetherbee
Lynda, My mom Cynthia Meehan is not on social media, so asked if I would please post her condolences. I had forgotten that my mom knew of you through her hairdresser before I knew you! She wants you to know how very sorry she is for the loss of Jim. She is sending you love and heartfelt prayers.
From Cynthia H. Meehan
So very sorry for your loss, Lynda. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Judi & Kerry Stickney
James Grigg
Dear Lynda,
My sincere condolences to you for this great loss of Jim. I’m glad to
have met you.
I knew James Grigg as a strong and courageous person. He was
a man of principles, sincerely humble and considerate with
compassion, openness and great capabilities.
A published poet, he was a member of our Veterans Writing Workshop
for a number of years and a generous supporter of Veterans and the other
writers in our workshop. We were blessed with his poems in the meeting
room of Cape Ann Veterans Services which he shared with us and with a
number of audiences in Gloucester, Lowell, Western MA and elsewhere.
One time I was leaving a flyer for our workshop in the new Veterans Clinic
on Main St. in Gloucester, and I noticed one of his poems framed against the
wall in their meeting room. I told the receptionist that I knew him. She said,
“He is a very talented poet.”
His work spoke truths that needed to be heard with deep feeling and an
affecting musical sense. He will not be forgotten, he will be missed.
Dorothy Shubow Nelson
Instructor and Facilitator
Cape Ann Veterans Writing Workshop
dorothyelsa@yahoo.com