James Gary Mills

James Gary Mills, age 74, of Hudson, NH, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 26, 2026.

James was born in Newton, NJ, on August 23, 1951.

He was a man of many trades throughout his life. He began his career as a civil engineer, followed by more than two decades in education, most memorably his 23 years teaching at Dracut High School. Later in life, James became a lumberjack and sawyer, owning and operating Woodmills Lumber from 1990 to the present. He was a hard worker who took pride in everything he did.

James had a true lust for life. He loved being social with friends around town and meeting new people. The man loved to talk - I often said, ''if you leave him alone, he' II talk to a rock."

Music was one of his greatest passions. He loved attending many concerts every year, with Neil Young being his hero.

James is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Kathy Mills; his sister Nancy Mills and her husband Ed Dick and their children and Grandchildren: his brother Michael Mills and his partner Mark; his sister-in-law Laura Weldon and brother-in-law Michael Weldon.

He also leaves behind a cherished surrogate family - Nicole and Joshua Wright and their daughters Emma and Evelyn.

James's wish was for a cremation. His celebration of life to be held on Sunday April 19 at 1PM at the Village Inn Restaurant, 544 Broadway Road, Dracut, MA.

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