James Rylance, 81 of Salem, NH passed away on Saturday April 6, 2019 at High Pointe Hospice House, Haverhill. Mr. Rylance was born and raised in Methuen and has lived in Salem for the past 25 years. Before retirement, he worked in the textile industry at the Everett Mills of Lawrence.
Jim was predeceased by his wife Jacqueline Rylance who passed away in 2017. His family members include his daughters, Ann Rylance and her wife Ines of Florida, Lisa Rooney and her husband, Henry of Hampton, NH and Kathy Goodson of Salem, NH. Jim also leaves his grandchildren, Jessica, Britni, Jared, Jakob, Evan, Ashlen, Gabriela and Nikolas as well as 3 great granddaughters and 1 great grandson. He also leaves his sister, Carol Whiteneck of Pennsylvania and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN., 38148-0142. Arrangements are by the Dewhirst & Boles Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen. To leave an online condolence, please go to Jim’s tribute page at www.dewhirstbolesfuneral.com.
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