James D. Lamoureux, 63, of Springfield VT died unexpectedly on July 21, 2022. He was born April 9, 1959, in Keene NH to Leonard Lamoureux and Wyona (Gorges) Lamoureux Swain. A military veteran, Jim retired as an active-duty member of the US Army in support of the National Guard in 2002 after 20 years of service. He enlisted with the US Army in 1982. His military career took him to Fort Lewis, Washington for 3 years, and then to Nurnberg, Germany in 1984 for 3 years. After returning home to Vermont, Jim served full-time with the Vermont National Guard in Springfield, Vermont. He served in Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm for 18 months. Jim was a longtime employee of Paul and Son Subaru in Claremont, NH.  In 1977 Jim graduated from Fall Mountain Regional HS Langdon NH.

Jim loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Jim's father will especially miss him as his caretaker and lifesaver.  Jim was a handyman that could fix anything. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his ATV, and going to concerts. He loved cooking and made a mean chili.  As a volunteer and proud veteran, Jim was a member of the Springfield VFW serving as a bookkeeper for several years.  In his retirement, he volunteered at Listen in Lebanon, NH, Springfield Hospital in Springfield, VT, and Okemo Mountain, Ludlow, VT for many years.

He is survived by his mother, Wyona Swain of Charlestown NH, his father,  Leonard Lamoureux and his stepmother Nancy of Swanzey, NH, his three children,  all of whom consider him one of their best friends, sons Nicholas Lamoureux of Springfield VT and Nathan Lamoureux of Aurora CO, his daughter,  Ashlyn Lambert and her husband Lucas of Mount Holly, VT, and his three grandchildren, Jacob, Kaden, and Alexandra Lambert.  He is also survived by a sister Leanne Daniels of Walpole, three brothers Leonard Lamoureux Jr. (Kip), Jerrold Swain both of Walpole, and John Lamoureux of Drewsville, NH, a stepbrother Michael Swain of Walpole NH, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his stepfather, Richard Swain Sr, a stepbrother, Richard Swain Jr., and stepsister, Bette Santaw all from Walpole NH.

There will be graveside services at the Randolph VT Veteran's Cemetery on Friday July 29 at 9:00 am.   There will be a celebration of life at the VFW in Springfield VT at 2:00 pm.  At his children's request, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Springfield VT VFW.