DRACUT – James P. Pelham, age 17, a resident of Dracut died unexpectedly Saturday, March 9th 2024 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston following a brief illness.  He was the loving son of Jamie and Sheryl (Capsalis) Pelham, the loving brother of Isabella “Bella” and Madeline “Maddie” and the loving grandson of Shirley “Hun” Capsalis, all of Dracut.

He was born on July 17, 2006 and was currently a student at Lowell Middlesex Charter School.

James was all about dirt bikes.  Whether it was riding them with his friends, fixing them and four wheelers with his dad, or teaching his sisters about them.  He also enjoyed time in his backyard throwing the ball to his beloved dog Max.

He was employed by The Bike Connector in Lowell.

James will be remembered for being an all American boy, who always put others ahead of himself.

In addition to his parents, sisters and maternal grandmother, he  is survived by many aunts, uncles cousins and good friends.

He was also the maternal grandson of the late James Capsalis and the paternal grandson of the late James Pelham and Sally Langill.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend James’ memorial visitation at the MCKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, Lowell, on Friday, March 15th from 5:00 until 7:00pm followed by his Funeral Service at 7:00pm at the funeral home. For condolences or directions, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com.