Michael D. James

72, of Wakefield, passed away on June 13, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Nancy M. (Conte) James for thirty-seven years.

Born on the Chelsea Naval Station Base in MA, he was the son of the late William and Rebecca (Barondon) James.

Mr. James received two Master’s Degrees from the University of Rhode Island in math and history.

Mr. James was a teacher at Classical High School for thirty years before retiring.  After his retirement he went on to teach math at the Prout School and later for the South Kingstown School Department.

He was an avid golfer and loved to golf as much as he loved to teach.  He was a lifelong Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.

Besides his wife, he leaves a son and two daughters; and seven grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sister Katherine Carter.

His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 10am in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory – SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Road, (Rt. 1A), Narragansett.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Wakefield.  VISITING HOURS Monday from 4-7pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Prout School, Michael D. James Memorial Scholarship.