He was born in Nashua, NH on February 1, 1951, the son of James and Ruth (Bemis) Hastings. Growing up Jim was an active Boy Scout and achieved the highest rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Keene High School, class of 1968. He furthered his education, receiving a Bachelors degree in surveying and forestry from Paul Smith’s College in New York and later an Associates degree in manufacturing and engineering from New Hampshire Technical College.
On June 8, 1975 he married the love of his life Patricia McIlvain. Jim was a devoted and loving husband and father. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for his family.
Jim was a member of the Community Church of Harrisville. He enjoyed his summers spent on Silver Lake in Harrisville. Golf and baseball, both playing and watching, were some of his favorite past times. Jim loved the outdoors and submersing himself in nature. Jim most enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed and remembered for his kindness and compassionate disposition.
Jim is survived by his wife: Pat Hastings of Harrisville; daughter: Jenna Hastings and her husband Martin Gross of Surry; daughter-in-law: Valerie Hastings of Saranac Lake,, NY; grandchildren: Noah Hastings and a grandson on the way he was most excited to meet; sister: Leslie Downing and her husband Russell of Harrisville; nephews: George Downing, Brian Downing, and Skylar Downing; and his dog who was always by his side: Lucy.
He was predeceased by his parents and son: James H. Hastings, III.
A funeral Service for James H. “Jim” Hastings, Jr., 68 of Harrisville, who passed away on March 11, 2019 will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Community Church of Chesham, 219 Chesham Road, Harrisville, NH.
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