James Michael Champagne Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Michael Champagne of Plainville, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Michael left this world on October 10, 2025 at the age of 61, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph P. Champagne, Sr. and Margaret Mary Champagne (Goodwin); his stepmother Barbara Champagne (VonDohlen); and his brother Joseph P. Champagne Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth C. Champagne (Papagni); his daughter Kayla Q. Champagne of Bellingham, MA; his brother Jeff S. Champagne (Tracy L. Conway) of Weare; his stepsiblings, Richard J. Donahe of Manchester, NH, Anne M, Donahe-Kagen (Howard Kagen) of Manchester, NH and Michael P. Donahe (Theresa Paulette) of Tallahassee, Florida; his sisters-in-law, Marie McBride (Robert McBride) of Randolph, MA and Rose Brady (Richard Brady) of Bellingham, MA; and his close friends, Brian Eger of Billerica, MA and Donald Phinney of Holbrook, MA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, nine grand nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Martha Parish (227 South St, Plainville, MA 02766). Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home (161 Commonwealth Ave, Attleboro Falls, MA 02763).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in James' name may be made to Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association, Inc., a registered 501 (c) (3), d/b/a EC Aware, PO Box 55071, Boston, MA 02205.
