Obituary of James Albert Horner

James "Jim" Albert Horner, 59 of Rogers passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 15, 2017. Visitation Hours will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St. Danielson. Burial will be in the Spring at the Westfield Cemetery where Jim will be laid to rest next to his son, Shane.

Jim was born in Waterville, Vermont to the late Howard and Lucille (Provoncha) Horner on August 15, 1957. He attended Lamoille Union High School and graduated in 1975. This is where he developed a passion for machine shop and precision tool making. He went on to work for Ensinger of Putnam for the last 22 years as a toolmaker. Jim was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing, Patriots football, Yankees baseball, spending time with his family and friends and just being in the great outdoors.

Jim is predeceased by his beloved son Shane Horner, siblings Connie Richard, Nancy Horner, Francis Ann Horner, and Edwin Horner; nieces Alberta Dashnaw and Sheila Dashnaw, brother in laws Paul (Skipper) Kincaid, and Jeffrey Kincaid Sr, and his long time best friend Kevin "bird dog" Bunn.

Jim is survived by loving wife Dawn Horner of Rogers; devoted sons James and Jacob Horner; daughter Linda Horner, brother Alan Horner; two sisters Joleen Horner and Lori Parks; in laws Paulette and Paul Verette, Brenda Mazzarella, Susan and Danny Simpson and Todd Kincaid.

Jim also leaves behind lots of nieces and nephews that he loved and was very proud of. A special thanks to his niece Ashley Mazzarella and nephew Joshua Riendeau.

Jim was friends to many people and will be greatly missed by all. As Jim would say “I love you, and to always remember never forget”. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to: American Heart Association. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com