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James Ramsden Obituary

Ramsden, James "Jay" Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Boll); loving stepfather of Jacqueline (Shaun) Kent and Kevin (Paul) Dybas; cherished son of the late William F. "Obbie" Ramsden and Eulalia T. Ramsden; dear brother of Eulalia Heyn, William "Obbie" (Diane) Ramsden and Donna (John) Barnicle; fun-loving "Uncle Jay" of many nieces, nephews and then some; devoted and longtime member of Toys for Tots. Proud member of the I.B.E.W. Local 134. Visitation Friday 2:009:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 8:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 4950 W. 79th Street, Burbank, IL to St. Bede the Venerable Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 11, 2016.

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Goodbye Brother Jay. Taken at an event for Michael Fitzgearld. May 22, 2007.

Joan Love

August 15, 2016

August 12, 2016

Dear Maureen & Family. My sincere condolences and dearest sympathy on the loss of Jay. may wind always at your back may god hold you in hollow of his hand God Bless Him. Respectfully yours Timothy Morrissey.

August 12, 2016

Grew up with the Ramsden family on Tripp Street in St. Bede's Parrish. Throughout the years we all shared many little league games, neighborhood activities, conversations, weddings, etc. Our sympathies and prayers are with the entire family during this most difficult time. Sincerely, Marion, Mike, and Karen (Starkman) Schmitz.

Patty Mc Donald-Bartlett

August 11, 2016

God bless you Jay, you were always a charecter and I always enjoyed talking to you you were always a lot of fun. Prayers to your wife and family.

Ken Kufner

August 11, 2016

To Maureen, Kevin, John Barnicle, and the Family,

My sincerest condolences on the loss of James. My prayers are with you and your family now and always, and may he rest in peace in the loving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

Respectfully yours,


Ken Kufner '85

St. Laurence High School

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Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home

4950 W. 79th Street, Burbank, IL

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Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home

4950 W. 79th Street, Burbank, IL

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9:30 a.m.

St. Bede the Venerable Church

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