James E. Clasby

James E. Clasby, of Holbrook, passed away April 22, 2025, at the age of 87.  Born in Boston to the late Ethel (Kelly) and Peter Clasby, Jim graduated from Dorchester High School and went on to join the US Air Force as a plane mechanic.  He worked as an independent tile setter for 50 years, and as a starter at Rockland Golf Course for 20 years.  He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Eternal Order of the Eagles, and American Legion.  Jim coached soccer and baseball and was a Boy Scout Leader.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, and golfing, and loved to travel with friends and family.  Jim had a big heart, sense of humor, and bright blue eyes.  He was an overall LEGEND.

Beloved husband for 60 years of Kathleen (Murray) Clasby.  Loving father of James Clasby II and wife Suzanne (DeRoy) Clasby of Hingham and Kelly (Clasby) McGurn and husband Michael McGurn of Bridgewater.  Great-uncle to Ashley (Tarr) Micciche and Brittany Tarr, whom he loved as daughters.  Cherished grandfather of Michael, Sean, and Meghan McGurn, Jillianna Neves, Anthony, and Nicholas Micciche.  Brother of the late Frank Clasby and late wife Mae Clasby, the late John “Buddy” Clasby and wife Charlotte, William Clasby, Donald “Hutchie” Clasby and wife Florence Clasby, the late Bobby Clasby and late wife Marie Clasby, the late Patricia (Clasby) Ford, the late Peter “Jakey” Clasby and wife Ann, Barbara (Clasby) MacNeil and late husband Donald MacNeil, and Marie (Clasby) Iacoviello and husband Nicholas Iacoviello.  Big Jim to 72 nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the Hurley Currie Funeral Home, 127 So. Franklin St. (Rt. 37), Holbrook on Monday, April 28^th at 10:15am followed by a funeral mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Holbrook at 11am.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.  Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, April 27^th from 2-5pm.  Interment at a later date.  Late US Air Force Veteran.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory can be made to the Brockton Visiting Nurse Association via brocktonvna.org/donate.