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James Mitchell Obituary

James P. Mitchell, 72, of Brockton, died Aug. 15, 2013, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Raised in Milton, he was a 1958 graduate of Milton High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Boston Gear in Quincy for 30 years and later retired in 2006 from Haemonetics in Braintree. An expert gardener, he also enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling with friends and after his retirement enjoyed bird watching. A devoted family man and proud grandfather, he loved spending time with his family, especially babysitting his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. James was the son of the late James and Anna (Keegan) Mitchell; beloved husband of Katherine M. (Lunt) Mitchell for 51 years; loving father of Karen Tuplin and her husband Jack of Raynham, Kristin Crawford and her husband Brian of Taunton and Kim Lanagan and her husband Jim of Raynham; grandfather of Megan Mitchell, Luke Tuplin, Jacob Crawford, Mitchell Tuplin, Joey Crawford, Carson Lanagan, Ian Tuplin and Quinn Lanagan; great-grandfather of Lily Mitchell; and the brother of Ann M. Levins of Quincy. All are welcome to calling hours Monday 5-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. Funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Tuesday at 8 a.m., funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Church, Brockton. Cremation and private committal. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Autism Speaks. Special thank you to the Brockton VNA and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, S. Weymouth. Visit www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

Published by The Enterprise on Aug. 18, 2013.
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Dear Karen,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Your in my thoughts and prayers
Sue Duggan

Sue Duggan

September 15, 2013

My condolences - very sorry to learn of Jimmy's passing.

Dino

September 6, 2013

A sad time. Jim was a great guy, easy to meet and befriend. He was taken too soon, but on his own terms. He will be missed by all his AOC friends.

Dave and Heather Michaels

August 22, 2013

So sorry for your tremendous loss. You are all in my thoughts during this very difficult time.

Lisa Keane

August 20, 2013

Please accept our condolences from the Moran's in PA. Rest in Peace Jim. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

John Moran

August 19, 2013

Rest in peace Jim. Kathy and family find comfort in knowing he is fine now. No more sickness and most likely will be gardening once again among his bird friends. We keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Patricia Cushing

August 19, 2013

Dearest Aunt Kathy and family,

You are all in my heart and prayers during this difficult time. Uncle Jim was a wonderful man and I will miss him greatly.

Love Lori Oliva

Lorraine Oliva

August 19, 2013

Kathy and family,
Please know that we are thinking about all of you and we are so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Gemma Tilley

August 19, 2013

Boothbay Burge's are so saddened by Jim's passing. Please know we send our thoughts and prayers. Our Love to our extended family of wonderful friends.

August 19, 2013

sorry to heard about your lost great man your pain is over now rest in peace

JEAN Mathieu

August 19, 2013

will always ramember thoes good times at haemonets.will miss you

Paul Ditocco

August 19, 2013

To Jim's family that he talked of so often @ Haemonetics, it was a wondeful experience working and clowning around with him at work, time flew.. I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers will be with the family Jim loved and talked about so much.
Sandra Royal Haemonetics

Sandra Royal

August 19, 2013

Kathy & family, thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you Kathy. Know that I am just a phone call, email, text or facebook message away. Love you.

Audrey Cooke

August 19, 2013

The best godfather anyone could ask for, you will be sorely missed Jim...to Kathy Karen Kristin and Kim my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rob Cushing

August 19, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Mitch. My thoughts and prayers are with all of
you.

Matt Wile

August 19, 2013

Kathy & Family, So sorry for your loss. Jim was a very strong man...You are in my thoughts and prayers..

Lou Romano

August 19, 2013

Rest in peace my dear friend. Your struggles are over and you are now with God. May your family find comfort in knowing this.

Pat Stanton

August 19, 2013

Goodbye Uncle Jim. Maggie says she will miss you because " you were funny".

nick, nichole, maggie levins

August 18, 2013

Kathy and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Jim was a very nice man and will be missed. You are in my thoughts.
Love, Joanne Smith

Joanne Smith

August 18, 2013

Jim's beautiful spirit will live on in all his 'kids' ..wishing you comfort and peace these difficult days.

Nancy

August 18, 2013

Kim and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Your Dad sounded like a wonderful man. May your memories of him comfort you.

Danae Lamarre

August 18, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

michael ryan

August 18, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 18, 2013

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