James Jeffrey Bramwell, 38, of New Bedford died Wednesday September 21, 2005 unexpectedly at home.

Born in New Bedford, the son of James R. and Nancy (Manseau) Bramwell of Fairhaven, he lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford for most of his life. He was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School.

He was employed as a sheet rock installer.

He was an avid motorcycle and automobile enthusiast.

Survivors include his parents; two sisters, Michelle Bramwell of New Bedford and Lisa Bolger, and her husband Alan, of Fairhaven; his paternal grandmother, Helen (Fal) Bramwell of New Bedford; two nephews and a niece.

He was the grandson of the late Benjamin Bramwell and Evelina and John Manseau.

Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett, Tuesday September 27, 2005 at 8:45 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Church, Fairhaven at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Monday September 26, 2005 from 4-7 PM. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Bedford.