Jim Kirkland

(Nov. 14, 2009)

Jim Kirkland of Madisonville, formerly of Chester, N.Y., passed away at 10:47 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at Sweetwater Hospital.

He was 76.

Preceded in death by: brother, Willard Kirkland.

Survivors include: wife of 57 years-Imogene Kirkland;

Daughters and sons-in-law-Rita Jane and Steve Borden of Madisonville; Loretta Jean Cipollone and companion, Pete McGinnis of Kerhonkson, N.Y.; Janet Marie and Stephen Kolodziejski of Tavares, Fla.; Donna and Kevin Worth of Goshen, N.Y.; and Annette Ocasio of Milford, Penn.;

Sons and daughters-in-law-Donald Kirkland and companion Eileen Smyth of Middletown, N.Y.; Jerry Lee and Carri Kirkland of Chester; and Michael James and Terry Kirkland of Wurtsboro, N.Y.;

Twelve grandchildren;

Two great-grandchildren;

Several nieces and nephews.

Graveside and interment will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, in Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. Fred Tate officiating. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday. Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville, in charge of arrangements.