Mr. James E. Gaskell, 52, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Friday August 27, 2010. He was born on July 26, 1958 in Norwich, CT to parents Joan and George Gaskell. Jim moved to Middleburg from Poughkeepsie, NY in 2006. Jim had a passion for electronics, music, movies and animals. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his wife Jody; his mother and step-father Joan and Walt Ramus; brother Thomas Gaskell; step-sister Jackie Alldredge; aunt Carol (Bruce) Potter; uncle Joseph (Carol) Gaskell; cousins Tammy and Steven Potter, Eric, Glen and Dale Gaskell. The family will receive friends on Friday September 17, 2010 at 3:00 pm at the Broadus-Raines Chapel for visitation. The family asks that contributions in his memory be made to the ASPCA. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.