James F Welsh

July 10, 1939 - April 3, 2018

James F. Welsh, 78 Jim Welsh of Dover died April 3, 2018 at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Ware, Massachusetts the son of William and Anna Welsh, and grew up in Gilbertville. He served in the United States Air Force at Dover AFB and remained a Dover resident until his death. He graduated from the Stockbridge School of the University of Massachusetts and Delaware State College with degrees in Plant Science. He owned his own business in landscaping and tree maintenance for many years in Dover and worked as an assessor for Kent County until his retirement. Jim was an avid fisherman, loved playing golf, and a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. Jim was a member of the Dover Elks Lodge 1903, American Legion Post 2, and the Irish Society of Delmarva. He is survived by his brother Bill and Bill’s wife Faith and his loving companion Donna Kilby. As well as his nieces Teresa and Suzanne and nephews Timothy, Christopher and Robert. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Mary Ellen and his son Keith Welsh. Visiting friends may call on April 8, 2018 from 2 to 5pm at Trader Funeral Home 12 Lotus Street Dover, Delaware 19901. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Cross Catholic Church and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery at 1230pm. Remembrance donations in James’s name may be made to Portsmouth Abbey School, Keith Welsh Funs, 285 Cory’s Lane, Portsmouth, RI or the Mary Ellen welsh Education Fund, Hospital for Special Care, 2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT 06053.