James F. Lord, age 82 of Shavertown, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 surrounded by his family.

Mr. Lord was born in Wilkes-Barre on November 24, 1930 and was the son of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Harris Lord.

James graduated from Kingston High School Class of 1948 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. He was employed as an electrical engineer, retiring from Loral Control Systems, Archibald. He was a member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Technical Program Committee of the Electrical Manufacturers Coil Winding Association.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Lord is preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Lord Allen and an infant granddaughter, Kristina Duermit.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, the former Grace Barrall; daughter: Vernanne Duermit and her husband Kevin of Scottsdale, AZ; son: James Lord and his wife Sharon of Kingston; grandchildren: Deanna, Ben, April, and Katie; several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corners of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek.