Rumford – James T. “Jim” Jasud, Sr., 55, of Hartford, died unexpectedly Sunday evening at Rumford Community Hospital.
He was born in Rumford Oct. 17, 1955, a son of Theodore “Ted” and Rejeanne (St. Onge) Jasud and received his education in Peru and Rumford schools.
On Aug. 2, 1986, he married Jacqueline “Jackie” Nemethy in Hartford. Jim worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years at the time of his death was employed for Pratt and Sons Construction.
He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed riding his motorcycle, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, and camping. He was a member of the United Bikers of Maine and had participated in their well-known “toy rides.” Jim will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jackie of Hartford; a son, James “Jim” Jasud, Jr. and his wife Tina of Dixfield; a daughter, Danielle and her companion, Jason of Hartford; two sisters, Cindy Brooks of Peru and Diane Palmer of Woodstock; 3 granddaughters, Alyzza, Kara, and Coral; 2 grandsons, Luke and Jack; He was predeceased by a son, Chris in 2007.
Condolences, tributes, and photos as well as a life tribute video may be shared with the family at www.wilesrc.com.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 42 Weld St., Dixfield on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. Memorial services will be held at a later date to be announced. Spring interment at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hartford.
My condolences to the Jasud family, I did not hear of Jim Sr.’s passing until just recently. I didn’t know Jim Sr. as well as many others had, but if we can gauge a man by his son, he had to be a man you would like to call a friend.
Bill Parker
(Friend of Jim Jr.)