James_Wilbur

James S. Wilbur

1949 - 2020

  • 71 years old
  • Date of birth:  July 2nd, 1949
  • Place of birth:  Rochester, New York
  • Date of passing:  September 9th, 2020
  • Place of passing:  Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, James Wilbur, 71, born on July 2nd, 1949 and passed away on September 9th, 2020. We will remember him forever.
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Candle lit  by Caitlin McShane on September 14th, 2020

Jim was an one of kind person. There are not many like him. I met Jim when I  began my college years at Threshold in Sept. 2002. He was funny, kind, unselfish, a mentor, a friend to everyone who knew him. I am still in shock that he has died. He was always there for you. The world lost a wonderful man. RIP Jim

Candle lit  by Dyanne O'Brien on September 14th, 2020

Jim, you were a wonderful, kind, compassionate, loving and patient man. The students and parents of Threshold were lucky to have you as part of our lives stories. We thank you for all you did.  We will miss you!!!
Rest In Peace my friend!

Dyanne, Pat and Patrick O’Brien

Candle lit  by Amanda Maglaras on September 14th, 2020

Jim Wilbur,
Was my mentor, friend , and someone I  looked up too.
I was a student of his at the threshold program. I will miss his smile and his warm thoughts!  He was one of the most important people in my life! I will miss him dearly!
Amanda Maglaras threshold program 2006-2008

Candle lit  by Adam Young on September 14th, 2020

Jim was one of a kind. A good pal to many of us and he always had a smile on his face. I will miss his laughter and just chatting with him on facebook. I was one of the many Threshold students and I am very glad i happened to go to Jim's retirement party, which is the last time i got to see Jim in person. RIP Jim.

Candle lit  by Riemy Elhibir on September 14th, 2020

Jim was a very friendly person and a good person to talk . Me and Jim talk when I visit his office.we laugh together and he was nice person to meet. I always see him at basketball gym every weekend. He calls me Dr . If i need anything  Jim will be there for me. RIP Jim

Candle lit  by Rachel Robins on September 14th, 2020

Jim I will missed you so much.Your had heart has gold and a awesome guy. A minute I met you I knew you would be a great friend and mentor to all of us

Candle lit  by Michae Deckers on September 15th, 2020

When I heard of the passing of Jim I was shocked to hear the news.  Jim mad me feel  welcomed when I came to the Threshold Program in the fall of 1992.I will miss Jim every day because he helped me fit in to the program and he made it feel like you were a member of Threshold family . I know you are in a better place up in heaven but thank you so much for coming in to my life.

Candle lit  by Eliza Desmarais on September 16th, 2020

Jim was a great man. He was kindhearted and always made everyone smile even if they were having a bad day. He made all of his fellow students feel loved and cared for at the Threshold Program at Lesley University. I knew him for 19 years and went to the program from 2001-2003. He made sure to keep in touch with all of the alumni to see how they were doing in life after threshold.

Candle lit  by Robin Sorkin-Bender on September 16th, 2020

I remember when I first went to the Threshold Program Jim made me feel welcome and when I was scared of being the oldest student in the program, he told me that I will be perfect for the program. I graduated in 1998. Jim thanks for all the wonderful memories you will be missed

Candle lit  by Andrew Cranin on December 2nd, 2020

As a neighbor of Jim's for four years, this very sad news has just caught up with us. It is no less devastating now. Jim was a kind, sensitive and life-loving man who accomplished so much good in his lifetime, and helped so many along the way. Our hearts break for his loss, and for his partner Tim whose very being was intertwined with Jim's. May his memory be a blessing to us all.

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