James “Mike” Michael McBride passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, after a brief hospitalization, surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his beloved significant other, Carolyn “Bunky” Woodbury, and his loving children: Katie Crandall-McBride and her wife Michelle of Holliston, MA; Shane McBride of Cambridge, MA; and Jamie McBride and his wife Susan of Wilkesboro, NC. He was a proud Papa to Michael, Molly, Lucy, and Sophia. He held a special place in the hearts of his stepchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends, especially those step-grandchildren who affectionately called him “Grandpa Mike” or “Mr. Mike.” He was predeceased by his youngest daughter, Shannon, his siblings John, June, and Juanita, and his significant other, June Ann White.
Born and raised in Hopkinton, MA, Mike served in the United States Navy on aircraft carriers during the Vietnam War. After marrying, he built a home on Leonard Street with his first wife, Mary, where they raised their family. Mike was a devoted father, always present at his children’s activities, taking them to Dennis Port on Cape Cod and Twitchell Pond in Maine, while offering steadfast support and guidance. He twice gave the gift of life to his daughter Shannon-donating bone marrow in her childhood and, years later, a lobe of his lung.
A skilled carpenter, Mike partnered with Bob Pratt before co-founding Pratt and McBride Realty in Hopkinton. His daughter Katie joined the business in 1988, and together they merged with RE/MAX Executive Realty in the 1990s, working side by side until Mike’s retirement in 2008. Mike was known for his easygoing nature, warm smile, and willingness to help others, which endeared him to everyone who knew him. In recent years, he and Bunky enjoyed life together, spending time on Cape Cod, Squam Lake in New Hampshire, and Hutchinson Island in Florida.
Mike found happiness in life’s simple pleasures: morning coffee, golfing, boating, walking with Bunky, mowing the field at the New Hampshire cabin, and spending time with family and friends. These years were filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories – a life truly well lived.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 8th, from 4pm to 7pm at Chesmore Funeral Home, 57 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton, MA. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A private family burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital in gratitude for the tremendous care provided to Shannon while she was alive. www.childrenshospital.org/donate
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 3-6PM at La Cantina Restaurant, 911 Waverley St., Framingham MA
