James L. George
August 13, 1934 ~ April 4, 2017
DANVERS- James L. George, 82, passed away on April 4, 2017. He was the husband of Helen (Tgettis) George, with whom he spent 57 years of marriage.
Born in Danvers on August 13, 1934, he was the son of the late Louis and Georgia (Kotredes) George. Jim was a life-long resident of Danvers and graduated from Holten High School in 1953. He served his country with the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. Jim joined the Danvers Police Department in 1966 and retired in 1990. He was always a welcome presence in the Square. Upon retirement, Jim started working at Henry’s of North Beverly, where he spent over 25 years.
Jim was active in the Danvers community, starting a youth center in 1975. He was also an active volunteer with Operation Troop Support for 12 years and collected donations every Saturday in Danvers Square, rain or shine. Jim was also a town meeting member for many years as well.
In addition to his wife Helen, he is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, James (Jay) and Nicole George of Danvers, and William and Cheryl George of Danvers, two grandchildren, Melissa George and Sam Acciavatti, two siblings, Marlene Glynos and Angelo George both of Danvers and several nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his sister, Freda Keohane and his brother, John George.
His Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10AM on Monday, April 10, 2017 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Harmony Grove Cemetery, Salem. Visiting hours are Sunday from 4-7PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Operation Troop Support, 16 Trinity St., Danvers, MA, 01923.
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Our son Billy loved visiting with Jimmy while checking out at Henry’s. Since Jimmy knew of our participation in Revolutionary War reenactments through the Danvers Alarm List Company, he would bring Billy relics from his visits to various battlefields while on vacation. Billy asked for him often and he was greatly missed. Sincerest condolences from the entire Clemens Family.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at such a difficult time as this. Thoughts and prayers, Alice (Lipinski) Tierney
My love and condolences to Jim’s family for their loss.
To the George Family,
I was a waitress at the Village Green many years ago when Jimmy was the officer on duty on weekends. I am so sorry for loss. You have my heartfelt sympathies.
Sincerely,’
Carol Carter
Jim came into my Verizon FiOS store in Danvers Sq. to pay his bill and ask questions on his account. He was always so pleasant and even brought me in pictures of what the location looked like in the old days. He always had a smile on his face. He was one of my favorite customers. Sending you prayers and I hope your wonderful memories with him will help ease your pain during this difficult time.
Deb Santoro
I will remember Jimmy as a kind and generous friend who represented everything that is good about Danvers
A wonderful man. He will be greatly missed.
One day, after Maple Street School let out, a fight between 2 boys started across from the school on High Street (or maybe it was down a side street). It was picking up momentum, and a crowd of kids formed around the fighters. Seemingly out of nowhere, Officer Jim George appeared and broke up the fight, and told the 2 boys AND everybody who was watching to follow him. Well, we all thought we were in trouble, until he led us into the candy store and bought the whole group candy, and said, “Don’t fight! Have some candy and be friends!” I’ve never forgotten that–what a gentle and generous soul. Journey on, Officer George! My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
~Jonathan Tomaselli
I will always remember him always taking time to stop and say Hi whenever he came into Walgreens. A true gentleman.
I will always remember Jimmy as a good cop, and a champion of our Youth and our Troops. A true Townie…. But also a dear friend…. Rest in Peace, Jimmy. Sympathy to Helen and the Family…..Barbara Vorel Lambert
It is hard to imagine Danvers without Jimmy George in it. Jimmy George didn’t talk about what needed to be done, he did what needed to be done. He served his country in the military, his town as a police officer, his community as an example to the many young people he reached out to and a stalwart symbol of what it means to continue giving by his dedication to the efforts of Operation Troop Support. His presence in this town will be missed but never forgotten.
My sincere condolences to his family.
My deepest condolences to the family . Jimmy was the reason I became a police officer. Thank You Jimmy
Grampy,
You are my world! I miss you each and everyday. You made me the strong lady I am today. I will do all I can to make you proud forever. I will miss our talks, laughs and jokes. You are my hero and I will love you forever.
Melissa <3
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I remember getting a haircut from Jimmy and asking for a square back cut and he told me that I would need a permission note from my parents. That was back in 1969 in Danversport. My condolences to the family. Mike Tuck
RIP my old friend. We had a fun ride bagging at Henry’s for many years. Glad to have developed a solid friendship with him. I will greatly miss him. Brian A. Fumarola
Jimmy was always a stand up guy, great respect for the man. Heaven is a little brighter