James “Jim” T. Marshall, 64, of River Road, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 4, 2025 at his home in Bethlehem, NH. Jim was born on September 22, 1960 in Providence, RI, to John and Ann E. (Reddington) Marshall. Jim graduated from East Providence High School in 1978. After high school, he worked for Providence Gas Co. starting as a meter reader and working his way up to maintenance and facilities, field inspection and completed his career in the residential service department. In 2000, Jim moved to Bethlehem, NH where he became a self-employed Construction Laborer, which was something he loved to do. Jim was happiest at his home in Bethlehem, working on his land. Jim was an extremely intelligent man and was able to conquer anything he put his mind to. He had beautiful blue eyes and a gorgeous smile, and he also had a very kind heart and a loving soul and will be missed by all. He also left behind his best friend Elsa. He and his dog Elsa were inseparable.
He is survived by his loving fiancée of 10 years, Layna Lemay of Bethlehem, NH; four children, Susan Marshall of East Providence, RI, James Marshall and wife Amanda of North Haverhill, NH, Andrew Marshall of Woodsville, NH, and Sarah Marshall of Riverside, RI; eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren; mother, Ann E. (Reddington) Marshall of East Providence, RI; brothers, Robert and wife Nancy Marshall of East Providence, RI, Michael Marshall of Cranston, RI; sisters, Brenda and husband Wayne Aldrich of East Providence, RI, Lisa Marshall of East Providence, RI, and Denise Marshall of Warwick, RI; along with nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Kiana Jesseman on October 30, 2022; father, John Marshall on March 6, 2004, and brother John Marshall on December 9, 2011.
