James Maxwell Bond passed away peacefully, Monday morning, August 3, 2026 at the Bear Hill Healthcare Center in Wakefield, sounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was 94 years of age. Born in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada, he was the son of the late Stanley and Theresa (Osborne) Bond. James came to the United States with his family when he was a teenage boy. His family settled in Everett and it has been his home for over 70 years. James was a late US Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War from 1952 – 1954. An electrician by trade, James dedicated over 30 years working for Mass Electric as a member of the IBEW. He will be forever cherished and loved by all who loved him.

James was the husband of the late Dorothy A. (Wessick) Bond. Beloved father of Christine M. Bond-Eaves and her husband William of Revere, James S. Bond and his wife Lisa of Wilmington, John E. Bond and his partner Mary Jennings of Medford. Brother of the late Leonard Osborne. Also lovingly survived by two grandchildren, Danielle Bond of Tewksbury, John Bond of Everett, his great granddaughter, Lulu James Bond of Tewksbury and his daughter-in-law, Cheryl Butler Bond of Tewksbury.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 A.M. A family reflection will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

We encourage family and friends to visit carafafuneralhome.com to share memories and offer condolences by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card.