James L. Spicer

James L. Spicer, 85, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at Norwood Hospital on Thursday, July 14, 2016. He was the husband of the late Frances C. (Moynihan) Spicer. Born in Raytown, MO, he was raised and educated in Missouri and California. Mr. Spicer was a Boilerman Petty Officer 1st Class in the U.S. Navy and was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a resident of Stoughton for the past 56 years. James was a precision machinist at Northrop Corporation in Norwood for 40 years before retiring 20 years ago. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle.

Mr. Spicer is survived by his children, Jane M. Fortier of Franklin, Margaret A. "Marge" Tarrant and her husband Thomas of N. Attleboro and James F. Spicer and his wife Gerry of Brockton, as well as his grandchildren, Jason Fortier, Catherine Burton, Danielle Kapotas, David and Daniel Tarrant. He was the brother of Roger E. Spicer of Williams, AZ. He is also survived by his longtime companion, Edna Pinkos of Somerset, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St., (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Thursday at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. James Church, Stoughton at 10:30 AM. Visiting Hours Wednesday from 5-8 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in James' memory may be made to the Salvation Army, 25 Shawmut Rd., Canton, MA 02021.