Kevin Patrick Caulfeild-James, 82, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at the Hamilton Arms Nursing Home.

He was the husband of Dolores A. Hagelgans Caulfeild- James, with whom he celebrated 57 years of marriage this past March 5 ^th . Born in Miri, Borneo, he was the son of the late Paul and  Nilda (Ogle) Caulfeild-James.

Kevin was raised on the island of Singapore until forced to evacuate his home in February 1942 by the approaching Japanese Army. Kevin, his mother, brother Desmond, and sister Patricia spent the remainder of World War II in Nani Tal, India. The family returned to Singapore in 1945 after the war ended, where they were reunited with their father, Paul, who had spent the war in a Japanese internment camp. The family stayed in Singapore until 1948 when they emigrated to the United States and settled in Pueblo, CO.

Kevin had been employed as a chemist for Armstrong World Industries for 40 years.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church , where he served as an usher for over 50 years. He had also served as a Boy Scout leader at Redeemer Lutheran Church, coached soccer, played and coached softball, and was an avid backpacker and fitness enthusiast.

Kevin proudly served in the army of his adopted country and fought in the Korean War.

Most especially, he was a devoted and loving "Pop Pop".

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Kevin Robert married to Joan Caulfeild-James of Willow Street, Jeffrey Paul  married to Susan Caulfeild-James of Pensacola, FL, and Karen Ann married to Stephen Souders of Lancaster. He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren: Ryan, Kevin, Lindsey, Devon, Dustin, and Hayley; his 3 great grandchildren, and his sister, Patricia  married to Kevin McDowell of Texas. He was preceded in death by his brother, Desmond Caulfeild-James.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. There will be a receiving time on Wednesday, December 30 ^th from 1030-11AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA 17603, with the Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11AM. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Kevin's memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com