James A. Rathbun's obituary , Passed away on August 5, 2025 in Coventry, Rhode Island

James A. Rathbun

December 26, 1953 - August 5, 2025 (71 years old)

Coventry, Rhode Island

James A. Rathbun's obituary , Passed away on August 5, 2025 in Coventry, Rhode Island

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Gorton-Menard Funeral Home

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James A. Rathbun

December 26, 1953 - August 5, 2025 (71 years old)

Coventry, Rhode Island

James A. Rathbun Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James A. Rathbun of Coventry, Rhode Island, whose life came to an end on August 5, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James A. Rathbun or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James A. Rathbun Sr. and Dorothy Rathbun (LaPointe); his daughter Justine; and his brother Arthur A. Rathbun. He is survived by: his daughter Jamie L. Rathbun; his sister Karen Paul; and his grandchildren, Parker Jaynes and Paxton Jaynes.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gorton-Menard Funeral Home



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721 Washington St, Coventry, RI 02816

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