Remembrance for one of our own that passed

It is with profound sadness that our family shares the news that our beloved James, Dad, Pops, and Captain Jim lost his battle with cancer this morning at 10:58 am. He was surrounded by his wife and children until his last breath. His grandchildren played outside the window all morning. He is going to be profoundly missed by all, including his wide community and friends alike.

I can describe him in one word- KIND. There will never be another man like him. My soul mate, my true love, until death did us part

Services will be September 1 and details will follow. He will live on in our hearts forever.

Celebration of life are scheduled for Sunday September 1 at 1 pm.

There will be a full processional through town beginning at the New Ipswich Town Offices starting at 1 pm. It will proceed through the center of town and to the Fire Station on Route 124.

From there, all are welcome to attend the services at Old Homestead Farm, 159 Greenville Road, New Ipswich, NH.

In true James Feldhusen fashion, a catered BBQ will be provided following the services hosted by the farm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Flowers for the service can be sent directly to Old Homestead Farm. Cards and gifts can be sent directly to the family at 4 Academy Road, New Ipswich, NH 03071

To most, he is “Captain Jim” of New Ipswich Fire, sometimes Santa Clause of Greenville Fire who visits the fire house and every house in town each year, and “Coach Jim” to a whole generation of young people. A 39 year veteran firefighter who has given his whole life to serving his community. Esophageal cancer has taken its toll and is being labeled as likely from his years of firefighting. This terrible disease is going to require a year of intense treatment in Boston, months of disability and loss of income, and significant costs associated with travel, relocation, and his care. As the primary breadwinner of the home, this disruption will be difficult for the family in all aspects. Please help get him through this illness and show him that his community is fighting with him!

Jim is currently a member of the New Ipswich Fire Department and has been serving on his local departments for 39 years. We are asking for assistance as he will be spending a lot of time in Boston at Mass General Hospital. Donations will be utilized to help the family with medical expenses and other financial burdens that their family will face during the upcoming months.

Any help would be greatly appreciated to help this family during this difficult time.

From his wife:

"It is with a heavy heart that we want to tell our community our difficult news. My husband Jim has been diagnosed with late stage 3/early stage 4 Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus which is starting to travel. This news is devastating to our family and of course Jim. We have sought care in Boston at Mass General at their Thoracic Oncology Center which is world class. The road ahead is going to be long and very difficult. Please pray for our family, our children, and the two of us as we grapple with the enormity of this. We begin chemotherapy and immunotherapy Tuesday for 4 months, followed by daily radiation for 6 weeks and then a difficult surgery to remove the primary tumor and rebuild his thoracic cavity. We will have to move to Boston for 2 months minimum and this disruption of life and work will be huge. This type of cancer is an absolute beast, but we will remain hopeful for a cure and steadfast in our belief that this will happen. With the support of our family, our friends, and our faith we can do most anything."