James Kenneth Wayne Adkins

James Kenneth Wayne Adkins, 25, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022.  He is survived by his mother Laura Adkins Aucoin and her husband Frank Aucoin, Jr; his siblings: Anne Aucoin, Heaven Aucoin, Thomas “Tommy” Aucoin, Cara Nielsen, Kayla Nielsen, Marissa, Hope and Dallas; his father Jasen Nielsen and his wife Kim Rose Neilsen; his grandparents: Marlene Blair, Tom Faler, Mitchell Pouliot and Frank and Denise Aucoin; his uncles: Paul Adkins, Christopher Adkins and Steven Adkins; his aunts Mary Adkins and Ann Marie Faler along with several loving cousins and friends.  His brother Frankie Taylor and his sister Mary Aucoin predeceased him.

James was born in Ware, MA during the Nor’easter of 1997 and raised in Rutland.  He graduated from Wachusett High School in 2015 and loved the performing arts.  He attended all the school dances and would perform as Michael Jackson.  He loved all arts and music, spending time outside camping and exploring nature.  He was a member of the Holden Fire Explorers and was a very active and loved member of NoWoCo Pride.  All who knew James will miss him dearly.

Services will be held at a later date.