Hopkinton –

James Edward McKenzie, 55, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Born in Framingham, he was the beloved son of Esther (Brown) and Emery McKenzie of Hopkinton.

Besides his parents, he leaves behind his siblings: Sharon Cavanagh, Kim Rafferty and her husband Frank, Dianne Belamarich and her husband Mark, Denise Aleff, Rob McKenzie and his wife Annie, Bill McKenzie, Patti Enright and her husband Matt. He is predeceased by his brother Thomas McKenzie. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews: Kim Plante and her husband Warren and their sons Bryson and Travis, Chris Rafferty and his wife Cristiana, Patrick Belamarich, Riley, Kasey, Haley, and Tyler McKenzie, and Mackenzie and Owen Enright.

Jimmy will be missed not only by his family, but also by his loving caretakers and roommates at The Rutledge House in Natick; as well as his caretakers and co-workers at TILL in Hudson. He was well-liked by all who met him and will be remembered for his smile, good nature, and sense of humor.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2013 from 3-6pm at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral mass will take place at 10:00a.m. on Monday, July 15th at St. John the Evangelist Church in Hopkinton. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Woodville. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Rutledge House, 11 Rutledge Road, Natick, MA 01760 (attn: Steve Robery).