James K. Spaulding, age 78, passed away at home on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Kenneth and Isabel (McKenna) Spaulding. James was a graduate of Holyoke High School and Holyoke Community College. He was a proud United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam Era, serving from 1962 to 1966. Following his military service, James worked for many years at various locations as a Graphic Designer. He is survived by his wife, Linda A. (McCoy) Spaulding; two daughters, Shannon Quaglia and her husband Michael, and Erin Spaulding and her partner Andy Mihalak; two grandchildren, Kaitlin Spaulding and A.J. Mihalak; two sisters, Ellen Zielinski and Susan Frederick; and a sister-in-law, Phyllis Spaulding. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, John Spaulding. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. in the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be private. The family requests that you please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of James to Dakin Humane Society, PO Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101.
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