James G. Pyne, 82, of Hopkinton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Margaret (Walick) and Joseph Pyne. He was the husband of 56 years to Bev Pyne of Hopkinton. Jim was a proud lifelong resident of Hopkinton.
Jim had been a volunteer firefighter for the town under the Fire Chief Joseph Pyne, his dad. Jim took over the family business at the young age of 21, after both his parents tragically passed away. Jim owned and operated Pyne Sand and Stone with his partner, Dick Stewart. In 2019, after 55 years of hard work and dedication, Jim sold the business and retired. Jim had a love of racing cars and left racing after a short but highly promising career at Westborough Speedway. He was an avid Nascar fan. He was also passionate about sports, particularly football, and was an accomplished athlete in a men’s softball league.
In addition to his wife,
Jim is survived by five children, Donna Fairbanks of Milford, Tammie Talvy and husband, David, of Hopkinton, Artie Fairbanks and wife, Janet, of Falmouth, Marlen Pyne and wife, Caneva, of Hopkinton and Jamie (Pyne) VanderArk and husband, Matt, of South Carolina. He also leaves behind his sister, Virginia Pyne of CT, and 9 grandchildren, Justin, Andrew, Brandon, Jen, Corey, Brandon, Brian, Alex, and Tommy; as well as 10 great-grandchildren. Jim is predeceased by his sister Peggy Pyne and brother Joe Pyne.
Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Cross Church, 160 Flanders Rd. Westborough on Friday, December 27th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 28th at 10:00AM also at Chapel of the Cross Church. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Hopkinton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Jimmy Fund in honor of Jim Pyne. Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton.
