ADAMS, Mass. —  

Mr. James Dobbert, 86, of Adams, died on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home after a brave battle with AML.

He was born in North Adams on February 26, 1940, a son of the late Thomas and Jane (Yates) Dobbert. He attended schools in North Adams until enlisting into the United States Army having served from 1957 until receiving his honorable discharge as Private First Class in 1960.

Mr. Dobbert worked for Dobbert Heating and Air Conditioning for 40 years up until June of this year. Jim was a jack of all trades, there was almost nothing he couldn’t fix or make.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Judith Turoczy, whom he married on July 4, 1973; four daughters, Mary-Lynn Toomey of North Adams, Melissa Groves and her husband Robert of North Adams, Kelly Dowling and her husband Patrick of Adams and Lisa Wiles of Agawam; two brothers, Thomas Dobbert of Williamstown and Daniel Dobbert and his wife Jackie of North Adams; his devoted sister, Janice Dobbert of Adams; seven grandchildren, Dylan and Katie Toomey, Brianna Shepard, Courtney-Joan Brosnihan, Jacob Groves and Marc and Joshua Barcomb; seven great grandchildren; his grand dog Buddy and by many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Bruce and Robert Dobbert.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Phelps Cancer Center for their kindness and compassion.

Per Jim’s request, there are no funeral services.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires, 877 South St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 or to Pop Cares, PO Box 482, Williamstown, MA 01267.

The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St, Adams, is in charge of arrangements.

To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.