James R Peabody

James PeabodyNovember 25,1948 - June 13, 2021James Peabody, 72, of Bradford, VT passed away in a swimming accident on June 13, 2021 inNewbury, Vt. He was doing one of the things he loved most on a lovely Spring day in a littletown he loved.Jim was born in Sellersville, PA, to Grace and Richard Peabody, who lived in HilltownTownship, PA and later in Sugar Hill, NH. Jim always spoke fondly of living on "the farm" inHilltown. He graduated from Pennridge High School and lived, traveled and worked at variousjobs in PA, New England and Nova Scotia.In 1976 he married Susan Ruesch and in 1977 they moved to New Hampshire after purchaseof Bristol's local hardware store. Jim owned and operated Peabody's Hardware Store in CentralSquare of Bristol, NH for a decade or so. He loved the work and enjoyed the many friendshipsof the local people there.Jim was a kind and loving man who loved and enjoyed his family. He was passionate aboutmusic, including Bob Dylan, folk and blue grass. He loved woodworking and had created somefine Shaker-style pieces. Jim was a talented writer of poetry and letters, which he sentfrequently to everyone he knew. He was a passionate advocate for peace since adolescence,and helped to protect the environment he loved so much. One of his favorite pastimes wasdriving the back roads of Vermont and New Hampshire, finding special places that he wouldreturn to visit. He loved the outdoors, the peace and beauty in nature.Jim was predeceased by his parents, Richard Peabody and Grace Coleman Peabody, and hisbrothers George and Ned Peabody.Jim is survived by his daughters Sara Peabody Beem of Bristol, NH and Jennifer PeabodyDorsett of Lyman, NH, and his brother Tom Peabody of Millbrae, Calif. Jim also leaves behindfour wonderful grandchildren, Ayla, Elyse, Isaac, and Nathaniel. Jim will be missed very much.There will be a private memorial service at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness).Hale Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with Jim's care.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of James R Peabody, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.