James F. Mawn

July 03, 1937 - April 08, 2023

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Obituary for James F. Mawn

James F. “Jim” Mawn, of Orleans, formerly of Dorchester, Milton and Quincy, April 8, 2023.

Born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, he graduated from English High School where he played football, hockey, basketball and baseball. After serving in the Army he went to Fitchburg State College and graduated from UMass Boston with a masters in Education. Jim was a special needs administrator for the Boston Public Schools, retiring in 2000 after 42 years. He had lived in Dorchester, Milton and Quincy before recently moving to Orleans, where he had been a summer resident for over 50 years.

Jim loved hockey. He coached youth hockey in Milton and was a season ticket holder at Boston College for over 40 years. Jim was a long time parishioner at Saint Agatha Church in Milton, where in the past he was a Eucharistic minister for many years. Jim was an avid golfer. He belonged to the Harwichport Golf Club where he played almost daily in season.

Beloved husband of Judith “Judy” (Bresnahan) Mawn of Orleans. Loving father of James D. “Jay” Mawn of Orleans and Jennifer A. Mawn of Bend, Oregon. Son of the late James and Bessie (Clancy) Mawn. Brother of the late Catherine Murray, Mary Healy, Grace Vaughan and Elizabeth Ann Mawn. Jim is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Joan of Arc Church, 61 Canal Road, Orleans, Saturday April 15 at 11:00 am. Visitation at the church beginning at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends invited.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s memory may be made to My Brother’s Keeper, P.O. Box 338, Easton, MA 02356 or https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E355421&id=6

Services

15 Apr

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saint Joan of Arc Church 61 Canal Road Orleans, MA 02653 Get Directions »
15 Apr

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saint Joan of Arc Church 61 Canal Road Orleans, MA 02653 Get Directions »
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  • May 11, 2023

    Judy, We are so sorry for Jim's passing. Jim was such a great neighbor and a decent man. Never hesitated to offer help or advice to us. We never forget how he kindly came to our rescue when we had recently moved into our house and didn't know where things were. Jim will be missed, but his memory will always be alive. Lana & Mark (your former neighbors on Turning Mill)

  • May 10, 2023

    Judy, it's Kevin and Maryanne Jago from across the street on Turning Mill. Jim was a great guy, loved chatting hockey and golf with him. Our sincerest condolences. If somehow you could have someone email me your address, I'd appreciate it. We have a place now in West Harwich and would enjoy seeing you if you're up to it. Be well.

  • April 12, 2023

    I am so sorry to hear of Jim's recent passing. He was a gracious host to Judy's Milton book club when we invaded his domain. He will be missed by so many. Rest in peace. God be with you all.

  • April 11, 2023

    Rest in peace, Jim Mawn. You were a positive, gracious presence in my family's life 30 years ago when my late wife and I were looking to place our autistic son in the most appropriate seat for him in the Boston Public Schools system. – Tom Mulvoy

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