James B. Surette

James B. “Jimmy” Surette, a lifelong resident of Malden, passed away suddenly on Tuesday,
January 10 th at the age of 66. Jimmy was born in Malden in 1956, the son of Frank and Florence
Surette. He was raised in Malden and graduated from Northeast Vocational with the class of
1974. In 1979, he married his sweetheart, Gail A. Doucette, and the two settled down in
Malden to raise their family. Jimmy worked as a Sheet Metal Mechanic his entire life. He first
worked as a “tin knocker” for Pneumatic Scale, then Kleenline, and Cassidy Brothers. He also
had his own company, Centennial Metals, and had never considered retirement. He enjoyed
bartending for many years. He was a longtime member of the Malden Moose, enjoyed playing
Keno, camping on Sebago Lake and Summers in York, Maine. Jimmy most loved spending time
with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Gail A. Surette, his children, Jonathan C. Surette of Haverhill,
Christopher J. Surette and wife Vanessa of Saugus, and Amy D. Brennan and husband Mark of
Lynnfield, his grandchildren Giuliana and Antonio, his siblings, Cheryl Ruane and husband
Thomas of Tyngsboro, Michael Surette and Michelle Vacher of NH, Scott Surette and wife Janet
of Wakefield, Mark Surette and wife Robyn of PA, his in-laws Debbie Surette of Peabody, Dawn
Surette of Melrose, Linda Cox and David Cameron of Peabody, Christine Barbas of Malden,
Diane Doucette and John Daniels of NH, and Daniel Cox of Beverly, as well as many close
cousins, nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.
He is predeceased by his brothers Paul Surette of Malden, and Joseph Surette of Peabody.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 18 th , at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule
Funeral Home, 144 Salem ST, Malden with visitation from 10-12, and a service at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Homes for Troops, 6 Main St, Taunton, MA
02780 866-787-6677 HFOTUSA.org

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