James Mansel Stirling

James Mansel Stirling, 88, passed away at Penn Hospice in West Chester on August 27, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  James was the husband of the  Shirley Simpson Stirling.  Born in Atglen, PA, he was the son of the the late James M and Jeanette Brown Stirling.

James served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy.  James worked as a meat cutter for 33 years in local ACME stores.  Later, he worked in the Downingtown School District as a custodian.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and sailing on the Chesapeake.

He is survived in addition to his wife by his children, James M. Stirling III and wife Cathy of East Fallowfield, Gary W. Stirling of Honey Brook, John E. Stirling and wife Wendy of Wyndmoor, Joseph E. Stirling and wife Anna of Atglen, Jeff G. Stirling and wife Lisa of Coatesville and Sandy L. Wilson and husband Jim of Narvon, 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his siblings, Lois Rubincam of Coatesville, Jeanette Zych of E. Long Meadow, Mass., and Tom Stirling of Gap.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Barbara A. Burt and brother Larry Stirlling.

The memorial service will be held at Towerville Christian Church,10 Hannum Drive, Coatesville, PA 19320 on Saturday, September 7th at 11:00 AM with the visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. The burial will follow at a future date.

Arrangements by the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com