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James Borland Obituary

Of Cohasset, formerly of Hingham and Hull. August 8, 2008. Age 78. Beloved husband of Nancy M. (Cullinan). Devoted father of J. Stephen & his wife, Julie of Cohasset, Ellen M. Mitchell & her husband, James of Hull, Kenneth G. & his wife Vicki of AL, John & his wife, Alaine of AK. Grandfather of Ashley, Courtney, Kyle, Kerin, Jonathon, Colin. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Sat., Aug.16, 2008 at 10 a.m. in St. Ann's Church, Samoset and Lewis St., Hull, MA. Visiting hours Friday 4-7 PM at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthony's Church), COHASSET, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in James' memory may be made to the Hull Police Scholarship Fund, 1 School St., Hull, MA. 02045 or to the Hull Booster Club, PO BOX 305, Hull, MA. 02045. Retired Police Officer, Town of Hull for 30 years. Retired Employee, Weber Dodge, Hingham. U.S. Air Force, Veteran, Korea. For an online guestbook, visit www.mcnamara-sparrell.com McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 781-383-0200

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 12, 2008.

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Mike Casey

August 23, 2008

Mr. Borland,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served in the USAF during the Korean War and secondly for the citizens of Hull when you served with the HPD. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Patrick Shaffer

August 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

STEVEN LYON

August 19, 2008

PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES--JAMES WAS A GREAT GUY AND WILL ALWAYS GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE BEST EMPLOYEES AT WEBER DODGE--YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED BIG GUY-JUNIOR

Norman Boehner

August 18, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Patrick Good

August 16, 2008

Courtney and Kerin.

Our deepest sorrow for the loss of your grandpa, we recently lost our great grandpa as well and know the hurt you must feel. We will be thinking of you.

Patrick and Alex Good

MARY ELLEN CURTIS

August 15, 2008

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF THE BORLAND FAMILY AT THIS MOST DIFFICUT TIME. REMEMBERING JOHN AS A STUDENT AT JACOB'S AND KEEPING YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS.
MARY ELLEN CURTIS (JACOB'S SCHOOL RETIRED)

donna lentz

August 15, 2008

You both were a big part in my familys life and still are. I am so sorry for your loss . You are all in my prayers.

Ashley Borland

August 14, 2008

I'll always love my grampa sunshine. He will be missed greatly!

Glynis Good

August 14, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss.

With love, Meg and Todd

August 13, 2008

You all have our deepest sympathies. Jimmy will be greatly missed. Find comfort and support in each other at this difficult time.

Cathy and Frank Lyons

August 13, 2008

Dear Nancy, Ellen, Jim and Family,

Both Frank and I were so sad to read about Jim's passing. Jim was such a wonderful man, friend, father, family man and all around person.

May all the wonderful love and devotion that you all share for each other help you through this difficult time. Jim left you all a wonderful legacy of love and you are one of the most wonderful and loving families I know.

God Bless you all and know that Jim will remain in our hearts forever.

We love you all,
Cathy and Frank Lyons

Karen Hoch

August 12, 2008

Please know that our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. I share your sorrow and know that in time, the great memories of love and family will bring you comfort and peace.
Love, Karen, Bill and the kids.

Carol McKee

August 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with The Borland/ Mitchell families. Ellen, If there is anything we can do for you, please don"t hesitate to call.
Mr. Borland was a wonderful man, he will be missed by many.
Love
Rich & Carol
Brendan,Conor & Caitlin McKee

Vin Cogliano

August 12, 2008

To Nancy, Steve, Julie, Ellen and the rest of the family, We are so sorry for the loss of your Husband and Father. He was always so pleasant and easygoing. He will be greatly missed. Love, Vin, Joan, Katie, Bud, Michael and Mia

Marty Slverman

August 12, 2008

I was deeply saddened to note my old friend Jim's passing and extend
heartfelt and profound condolences
to the entire Borland family.

May his memory be for a great and
good blessing for you all, and may
you know only happiness, not sorrow
for many years to come.

With sympathy and understanding,

MARTY SILVERMAN

Joe Sullivan

August 12, 2008

Mrs. Borland and family

My sincere condolences on your loss of a really great guy. I remember many softball games he attended to watch his Ellen and Courtney, always with a supporting smile.

Nancy Sullivan

August 12, 2008

Mrs. B & the entire family,
Mr B was well respected & loved by so many. It's truly an honor knowing him & many memories will remain close in heart.
Our love & prayers to all of you!
Nancy, Charlie & the girls

Cathie Jennings

August 12, 2008

Jim, you were always my "3rd dad." Always there when I needed someone when I was growing up. Always with a smile, a hug and your infectious laugh. You will forever be in my memories and in my heart.

Nancy and family, please know that I am there with you in spirit even though I can't be there in person right now. George, Sean, Keri, Jessie and I share in your sorrow. Our deepest condolences.

Love,
Cathie

Kelly Sullivan Bolduc

August 12, 2008

Our thoughts are with all of the Borland Family in this time of sadness.

Dini Reilly

August 12, 2008

Nancy and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I will alwasy remember Jim for his deep throated laugh and kind hearted ways. He will live forever in all of our hearts.
Love Dini & Louise

Geri Abbott

August 12, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to your family at your time of loss. Jim was not only a devoted and wonderful husband and father, he was a true friend. He will be missed by us all. Love from Bob and Geri Abbott

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