James Thomas Lydon, 52, of Wareham formerly of Dorchester died January 2, 2021, at Bourne Manor Nursing Home in Bourne. He was the son of Patricia Marie “Pat” Lydon and the late Peter J. Lydon.

He was born in Dorchester. He spent every summer in Wareham before moving there permanently 17 years ago.

James graduated from Hyde Park High School.

He worked as a busboy at Lindsey’s Restaurant in Wareham.

He was a huge fan of wrestling and enjoyed watching the Patriots.

Survivors include his mother, Patricia Marie “Pat” Lydon of Wareham; 5 brothers, Francis “Frank” Lydon and his wife Christine, Peter Lydon and his wife Patricia, John Lydon and William Lydon all of Wareham and Paul Lydon of Boston; 6 nephews, 1 niece and 8 great nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his best bud, Shon Shadrick.

Visiting hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. (Appropriate COVID-19 protocol will be observed including the use of face masks, social distancing and wait times in line due to temporary limited capacity).

His funeral and burial are being held privately.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Shon Shadrick/Jimmy Lydon Scholarship Fund, C/O Lindsey’s Restaurant, P.O. Box 845, East Wareham, MA 02538.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.