James Herbert “Bert” Congdon age 66 of Canton passed away suddenly on December 13, 2013. Born in Providence, Rhode Island and raised in Cranston, RI he graduated from Cranston East High School Class of 1965. Bert earned a BA from Amherst College in 1969 and later an MBA from Boston University. He worked for Polaroid for 27 years, and also worked for Bristol Myers Squibb, Lantheus Medical Imaging, A123 Systems and most recently for Cubist Pharmaceuticals. He was an active member of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Canton, serving as a past President and Head of the Finance Committee. When his boys were younger, Mr. Congdon was involved in Canton Pop Warner and Canton Youth Hockey. Bert enjoyed spending time playing golf, skiing, and riding his BMW motorcycle, and he was a member of the Yankee Beemers Club. Beloved husband of Piret K. (Virks). Loving father of Christopher J. of Canton, MA & Wesley V. & his wife Lindsey Shumway of Charlestown, MA. Brother of Joseph Congdon of UT, Linda Congdon-Marr of CT & Kathleen Congdon of RI. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Fri 4-8 pm. Friends and relatives respectfully invited to attend a funeral service at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist 1508 Washington St. Canton Sat morning at 11:00. Interment immediately following at Canton Corner Cemetery.