KINCH, James Willard. Patrolman Brookline Police Dept. (ret.) Of Dedham formerly of Brookline originally from Prince Edward Island, Canada. Passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026. Beloved husband of Nancy J. (Hayes) Kinch. Loving father of Robyn Anne Kinch of Dedham. Devoted son of the late Lucy M. and Earle J. Kinch. Dear brother of Shirley Dowling and Joanne Maranda both of Franklin and the late Myrna Delaney. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home, 376 Washington St., BROOKLINE, on Tuesday morning, April 14th at 10:00 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Brookline at 11:00. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Monday April 13th from 4:00 – 7:00. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Jim may be made to Brookline Police Mutual Aid Assoc., 350 Washington St., Brookline, MA. 02445.