1947
James
2019
James A. Barys
December 30, 1947 — November 4, 2019
OAKHAM – James A. Barys, 71, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at
UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. He was born in Holden, the son of Walter R. and Ruth E. (Burns) Barys and had lived in Oakham the past 41 years.
Jim earned his bachelor’s degree from Colby College and his master’s degree from Clark University. He began teaching math at Wachusett Regional in 1970, left to serve in the army from January 1971 to April 1972, then returned to Wachusett until 2000. For the next 13 years Jim taught math at the Mass Academy of Math and Science in Worcester. Jim instructed kettle bell classes at Stronger Personal Fitness in Worcester, he enjoyed working in his garden, hiking, paddle boarding, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.
He leaves his wife of 42 years, Elizabeth (Zukas) Barys; his daughter, Julia Chavez and her husband, Robert of Tucson, AZ; and his son, Mitchell Barys of Worcester.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jim’s family on Sunday, November 10th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Appalachian
Mountain Club, 10 City Square, Suite 2, Boston, MA 02129.
To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit the "Tribute Wall" on this page.
UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. He was born in Holden, the son of Walter R. and Ruth E. (Burns) Barys and had lived in Oakham the past 41 years.
Jim earned his bachelor’s degree from Colby College and his master’s degree from Clark University. He began teaching math at Wachusett Regional in 1970, left to serve in the army from January 1971 to April 1972, then returned to Wachusett until 2000. For the next 13 years Jim taught math at the Mass Academy of Math and Science in Worcester. Jim instructed kettle bell classes at Stronger Personal Fitness in Worcester, he enjoyed working in his garden, hiking, paddle boarding, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.
He leaves his wife of 42 years, Elizabeth (Zukas) Barys; his daughter, Julia Chavez and her husband, Robert of Tucson, AZ; and his son, Mitchell Barys of Worcester.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jim’s family on Sunday, November 10th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Appalachian
Mountain Club, 10 City Square, Suite 2, Boston, MA 02129.
To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit the "Tribute Wall" on this page.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James A. Barys, please visit our flower store.
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