James Russell Calkins

March 21, 2012 by TheLCN staff

WYOMING, N.Y. — James Russell Calkins, 64, passed away at home on March 4, 2012.

He was born in Warsaw, New York, to Marion Fitzsimmons, who survives him.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda Jo (Perry); dog, Daisy; sister, Vicki (Joe) of Ohio, their children, April, Brandy, Adam, BJ; brother, Alan (Christine) of Groveland, his children, Alan and Emily; mother and father-in-law, Jo and Bill Perry; sister-in-law, Marcy Rice (late Alvin), their children, Shannon and Linda; grandma Hooker, several aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces and nephews, and dear friend Kurt McCowan. Thanks to all that have endured this journey with us.

Funeral services were previously held at Cameron Brady & Steuber Funeral Home, LeRoy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Genesee County Park Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 91, Wyoming, NY 14591; or to Home Care and Hospice, 550 East Main St., Batavia, NY 14020. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.LeRoyFuneralHome.com.

WYOMING, N.Y. — James Russell Calkins, 64, passed away at home on March 4, 2012.

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