James Marshall

TICONDEROGA — James (Jim) Marshall, 73, of Ticonderoga, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Heritage Commons Residential Health Care of Ticonderoga. Born on Feb. 10, 1943 in Clayton, New York, he was the son of the late Milton J. and Marjorie (Potter) Marshall. Jim grew up in Clayton with his younger brother, Dennis. He and his brother developed a passion for music. Jim attended SUNY Oswego where he met his first wife, Gladys Hanssenfrom of Pleasantville, NY. They had a daughter, Rebecca in 1967. Jim pursued two Masters Degrees to become an English teacher and taught at John Jay Senior High School and later taught at NCCC. His former students remember him as a great, kind and patient man who transmitted his passion for both English and music to them. Jim was well-known in the Lake George region as "Big Jim", playing regularly during the summer months at the Indian Kettles in Hague, NY. Jim remained in Hague and began to teach part-time in Ticonderoga where he got back in touch with an old friend, Melanie whom he married in August 1994. Jim was a wonderful father to Melanie's two daughters, Nicole and Kristin. He was greatly honored to give away all three of his daughters at their weddings and adored spending time with his grandchildren, Kaelee, Bryce, and Austin. Although he didn't have the opportunity to see his other grandchildren as often as he would have liked, Jessica and her younger twin sisters, Elisia and Charleen, he loved them dearly. Jim fought a long battle with Parkinson's. He remained strong and optimistic for many years, never losing his sense of humor and smile even when the disease took away his independence. He has touched so many lives and will be greatly missed. He leaves behind his extended family, his loving and devoted wife, Melanie (Bush) Marshall, his three daughters, Rebecca (Philippe) Courtois of France, Nicole Kristensen, and Kristin (Cory) Thompson of Ticonderoga; and his six grandchildren, Jessica Courtois, Elisia Courtois, Charleen Courtois, Kaelee Kristensen, Bryce Kristensen, and Austin Thompson; and his brother, Dennis (Barb) Marshall of Watertown; nephew, Matt (Trista) Marshall and niece, Kim (Kyle) Boeckmann. Relatives and friends may call on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 4 to 6 PM at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga on Saturday October 15, 2016 at 10 a.m. The Rev. Scott Tyler, Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Valley View Cemetery of Ticonderoga. To offer online condolences, please visit wilcoxandreganfuneralhome.com.

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