James Pyne

James G. Pyne, 82, of Hopkinton passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 22, 2024. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Margaret (Walick) and Joseph Pyne. He was the husband of 56 years to Bev Pyne of Hopkinton. Jim was a proud lifelong resident of Hopkinton.

Jim had been a volunteer firefighter for the town under the Fire Chief Joseph Pyne, his dad. Jim took over the family business at the young age of 21, after both his parents tragically passed away. Jim owned and operated Pyne Sand and Stone with his partner, Dick Stewart. In 2019, after 55 years of hard work and dedication, Jim sold the business and retired. Jim had a love of racing cars and left racing after a short but highly promising career at Westborough Speedway.  He was an avid NASCAR fan. He also was passionate about sports, particularly football, and was an accomplished athlete in a men’s softball league.

In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by five children, Donna Fairbanks of Milford, Tammie Talvy and husband David of Hopkinton, Artie Fairbanks and wife Janet of Falmouth, Marlen Pyne and wife Caneva of Hopkinton, and Jamie (Pyne) VanderArk and husband Matt of South Carolina. He also leaves behind his sister, Virginia Pyne of Connecticut, and nine grandchildren, Justin, Andrew, Brandon, Jen, Corey, Brandon, Brian, Alex and Tommy, as well as 10 great-grandchildren. Jim is predeceased by sister Peggy Pyne and brother Joe Pyne.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Cross Church, 160 Flanders Road, Westborough, on Friday, Dec. 27, from 3-7 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 10 a.m., also at Chapel of the Cross Church. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund in honor of Jim Pyne. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.

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