James "Jim" Rankin's obituary , Passed away on September 4, 2025 in Norwich, Connecticut

James "Jim" Rankin

March 5, 1941 - September 4, 2025 (84 years old)

Norwich, Connecticut

James "Jim" Rankin's obituary , Passed away on September 4, 2025 in Norwich, Connecticut

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home

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James "Jim" Rankin

March 5, 1941 - September 4, 2025 (84 years old)

Norwich, Connecticut

James Rankin Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 4, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Rankin (Norwich, Connecticut). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Rankin to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may James find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Anderson Rankin and Anna Rankin (Gualtieri); and his son James Rankin, Jr.. He is survived by: his daughters, Theresa Rankin-Carle (John) and Elizabeth Rankin; his grandsons, Remington Carle, Jason Carle (Alicia) and Simon Carle of Norwich, CT; his sister Paula Paolino (Carmine) of Woodbury, CT; and his sibling's children, Rebecca Holshouser (Christopher) of Avon and Dante Paolino (Isabella) of West Hartford.

Memorial donations may be made in Jim's name to the Backus Hospital Office of Philanthropy and Development, 326 Washington Street, Norwich, CT 06360.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home



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