James W. Jarrard

August 14, 1954 - May 9, 2019

Jim W. Jarrard, of Saranac, New York, died at home on May 9, 2019, at age 64. Born in Buffalo, Wyoming, he grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School. After graduation, he moved to the Capital District, where he worked with the Northeastern Regional Information Center; after moving to Plattsburgh with his family to continue his career, Jim became Associate Director of NERIC. Jim, a musician, a smartass, and the grandson of Senator William T. Conklin, was predeceased by his parents, Jack Jarrard and Joyce Doll. He is survived by his wife, Kelly; daughters Kate (Rotterdam) and Sydney (spouse Arthur Frick, Hudson); son, Kaycee (Brooklyn); as well as five siblings, numerous in-laws, many nieces and nephews, and countless others. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Tuesday, May 14 at Harlemville Cemetery, Harlemville, New York, followed by a continued celebration of Jim’s life at Mettabee Farm.