James Bogart Eldredge

Stanley- James Bogart Eldredge, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his home.

Friends may call on Saturday, November 23 from 1-2 p.m. at the Perkins-Ames Funeral Home of Gorham. A memorial service will follow calling hours at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Sand Hill Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to NY Steam Engine Association, Pageant of Steam, P.O. Box 1149, Canandaigua, NY 14424, or to, Stanley Fire Company, P.O. Box 481, Stanley, NY 14561, or to, Sand Hill Cemetery, 1900 Route 5 & 20, Stanley, NY 14561.

Jim was born on September 5, 1966, a son of the late Francis John and Carol Bogart Eldredge. He was a graduate of Marcus Whitman High School. Jim is retired from the Town of Seneca where he was a mechanic and jack of all trades. He was a former fire commissioner for Stanley Fire Company.  Jim currently was serving as superintendent of Sand Hill Cemetery. He enjoyed model trains. Jim loved old Oliver Tractors and going to the Pageant of Steam every year. You could often find Jim working on a neighbors farm equipment in his shop.

Jim is survived by a sister, Jean (Jim) Marten; brother, John (Lucille) Eldredge; nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Jim) Day, Keith (Kira) Marten, Kevin (Marjorie) Eldredge, Kristin (Cliff) Walters, Matthew (Mia) Eldredge and Susan (Justin) Root; numerous great-nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Kelly Eldredge; close friends, Jim Lawson, Terry Phillips and Leon Nellis as well as his dog, Gracie.

Jim was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Jeffrey Eldredge.

Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Jim’s Family.