James 'Jim' Burt

DALTON - James "Jim" Burt of Whitefield, NH died of a sudden heart attack on December 26th, 2015. He was born in Lynn, MA on June 3rd, 1949 to Lawrence and Ethelyn Burt.

Jim was raised in Lynn, but had an early, heartfelt connection to the North Country, spending summers at his family's camp in Jefferson and with extended family in Berlin. He graduated from Lynn English HS and Suffolk University. He spoke fondly of youthful times at Lynn beach, playing pranks with his twin brother, and softball games.

Jim prioritized his family and held many jobs to support them. He was especially proud of his time as a special education teacher at WMRHS and Groveton High School. He also loved coaching sports or loudly encouraging from the stands, never missing one of his kids' many games or performances.

Jim was a man with a big heart who loved people and never missed an opportunity to learn their story. From the thrift store to a basketball game, he was always there with a smile or a joke to put people at ease. He was the kind of man who would run downtown for a "quick" errand, and come back three hours later, having talked to each and every person he ran into.

Surviving family members include his wife Marilyn (Kelley) Burt of Whitefield; four children: Jennifer and Kayti Burt, both of Worcester, MA, Michael Burt of Nashua, NH, Matthew Burt of Whitefield, NH; his brothers, John and Steven, both of Whitefield; one sister, Donna Tameo, and her husband Robert of Peabody, MA. He was predeceased by his brother Lawrence Burt Jr. and his parents.

All are invited to a celebration of Jim's life on Saturday, January 2nd at 2pm at the Odd Fellows Hall 701 Presidential Hwy, Jefferson, NH 03583. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Whitefield Recreation Department 56 Littleton Road, Whitefield, NH 03598.