James A. Conley, 67, of Barton, VT passed away on February 13th, 2025.

During his short illness he was under the constant care and companionship of his loving family.

James was better known as Jim in the community and often went by "Sam" among immediate family members.

In the summer, Jim could be found walking, biking, kayaking, or twisting the throttle on his beloved Harley Davidson motorcycle. He really loved motorcycles, muscle cars, John Wayne, and Andy Griffith.

Jim was the Godfather of the dad-joke, and a master-class prankster. He had a unique yet recognizable wit, an infectious laugh, and was a real lover of simple living.

Jim had a lifelong career of 48 years at Ethan Allen Manufacturing, in Orleans, VT. He could be counted on to "make it happen" and get the job done. This was at his job, and in life. He was always there with a strong back and a helping hand for family and friends.

Jim was an outstanding father to his only child, Christine, and always made her his priority. She was the apple of his eye.

Jim married the love of his life, Debra, in 2014. He loved spending time with her and adored her to the full. He recognized her immeasurable worth as a partner and friend and knew he had found great love.

Jim had too many great friends to name, but his closest friends were his brothers and sisters.

He was predeceased by his sister Anna Conley in 2009, and his sister Mary Politano in 2011.

His other siblings are Jesse Conley Jr., and his wife Karen, of Barton; David Conley and his wife Cheryl, of Brighton; John Conley and his wife Gloria, of Barton; Rose Conley of Sanford, ME; and Jane Handley of Littleton, NH.

James was predeceased by his mother, June Conley Lewis in 1994; his Father Jesse Conley Sr. in 2020; and by his nephew Charlie Royer in 2007 and his niece Laurie Landry in 2025.

Jim leaves behind his loving wife Debra, His daughter Christine Aldrich and her husband Roderic, of Brownington; his beautiful grandchildren Troy Norton, and Natalie Norton, whom he was so proud to call his grandchildren; Jim had a large group of nieces and nephews who he loved and appreciated so much. A special thank you to them for their unwavering support for Debra and Christine through Jim's illness.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Norris Cotton division in St. Johnsbury, and to the staff at North Country Primary Care office of Barton/Orleans.

Condolences may be sent to Debra Conley, P.O. box 175, Barton, VT. 05822 & Christine Aldrich, 81 Dutton Brook Ln, Brownington, VT. 05860.

In his honor, donations may be made to St. Jude. James was a long-time contributor the their cause.

There will be a service at the burial site at 11am on May 17th, 2025, at Pleasant View Cemetery, in Orleans, VT. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.