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Thursday, April 18, 2024

James Arkins

James Arkins

James Arkins, born March 9, 1930, in County Cavan Ireland, passed away on June 9, 2019.

James was predeceased by parents Rose and Luke, brothers John and Luke, and sister Mary. He is survived by four sisters Bridie, Rose, Philomena and Margaret. Loving husband of Mary for 62 years, father of James (Jimmy) and John, grandfather of Stephanie and Jackie. Uncle to twenty-two nieces and nephews.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 24 @ 8:30 am at St Timothy Catholic Church in Lady Lake, FL. Inurnment will be at a later date at St Mary’s cemetery in Salem, MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brandley House, 17395 SE 109th Terrace Road, Summerfield, FL 34491.

Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL.

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