James H. McDougall, age 75, of Stratford, beloved husband of Frances Trovarelli McDougall, passed away on June 21, 2017 in Masonicare at Newtown. Jim was born on June 24, 1941 in Bridgeport to the late William and Elizabeth (Burns) McDougall and has been a life long area resident. He was a retired machine operator for CCL Labels in Shelton. Survivors in addition to his beloved wife include his devoted daughters, JoMarie Wright and her husband Robert of Fairfield, and Tracy Esposito and her husband Antonio of New Jersey, 4 cherished grandchildren, Michael and Jenna Wright, and Concetta and Gabriella Esposito, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jim was pre-deceased by his brothers, William and Robert, and sisters, Shirley, Beverly, and Betty Jane. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday June 28 ^th meeting directly at 10:30 a.m. in St. James Church 2070 Main St Stratford. Inurnment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Calling hours have been omitted.