James A. Palmer, a resident of Reading for 41 years, passed away suddenly at his home. He was 79 year of age. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 14, 1938 the son of the late William and Olga (Swenson) Palmer.

James was a retired self-employed electrician and he coached Reading Little League Baseball for many years. James proudly served his country during the Korean War and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. He was the devoted father Nancy Menard and her husband Bernny of Abbeville, LA and the late James William Palmer. Cherished brother of Gracie palmer and loving grandfather of Chantelle McKenna and her husband Brock and loving great grandfather of Christian Menard and Connor Landry.

Funeral services and burial are private and there are no visiting hours. Those who wish may make contributions in James's memory to the American Lung Assoc. of Mass. 460 Totton Pond Rd. Waltham, MA 02451.