James T. Shields Obituary
The passing of James T. Shields (Kingston, New York), born in Rome, New York leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 22, 2026 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James T. Shields to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact James had on those he encountered along his journey. Though James may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He is survived by: his wife Meredithe; his children, James Shields and Christine Kelly (Chris); his granddaughter Amelia; and his siblings, Dick, Ann and Mary. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in James' memory may be made to the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County at https://ymcaulster.org.
