James A Wehr, Sr

Monson-James A. Wehr, Sr, 76, died Friday April 15, 2016 surrounded by the love of family.  Jim was born in Ludlow to the late Calvin A. and Blanche L. Wehr.  He has made his home in Monson for many years.  Jim was a self employed Tool Maker where he founded and operated  Quality Tool Inc in East Longmeadow, now located in Monson.  He was a member of the Day Spring Masonic Lodge in Monson and the Quaboag Riders in Monson.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and motorcycling.

Jim leaves his loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Carol A. (Claing) Wehr; a son James A Wehr Jr and his wife Paula of Monson; a daughter Brenda Wallace of Monson; seven grandchildren, Jack Perry II, Erica Pagan, Felicia Sternberg, Zachary Wehr, Alysa Lamountain, Brett Wehr, and Gregory Wallace; three great grandchildren Grayson Pagon, Jackson Sternberg and Lana Wehr.  Jim was predeceased by a daughter Laurie Wehr and two sisters Mary Jane Wehr and Virginia Bottesini.

Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 5-8pm in Lombard Funeral Home 3 Bridge St. Monson.  Funeral services will be held Thursday April 21, 2016 at 10 am in the First Church of Monson, 5 High Street Monson.  Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Baystate VNA and Hospice 50 Maple Street Springfield, MA 01199.