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James "Jim" R. Dempsey

November 1, 1942 — May 23, 2022

West Chester

James “Jim” R. Dempsey, 79, of West Chester, PA passed away on May 23, 2022.

Born in St. Marys, PA in 1942, he was the son of the late Irvin and Celeste (née Fiscus) Dempsey.

Jim was the beloved husband of Janice A. (née Guido) Dempsey; loving father of Michelle L. Dempsey, Joseph M. Dempsey (Julie Pierce) and Amity M. Dempsey (Grant Glick); devoted grandfather of Simon, Nathan, Jordan, Bryan and Aaron Dempsey; dear brother of Raymond. Predeceased by siblings Irvin and Maxine.

Jim loved playing the guitar and harmonica. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Jim took great pride in being his wife’s caretaker in the recent past and taking her to shop for flowers and vegetables.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing 4:00-6:00 PM Thursday, May 26, 2022 and to his Funeral Service 6:00 PM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000.

Online condolences at www.donohuefuneralhome.com.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Viewing

Thursday, May 26, 2022

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 W. Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

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Funeral Service

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Starts at 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 W. Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

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