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James McManus Obituary

McMANUS, James M. Age 52, of Woburn, unexpectedly in India, Nov. 3rd. Beloved son of Edward and Barbara (McGowan) McManus. Devoted brother of Edward McManus and his wife Veronica, Gerard McManus and his wife Charlene, and Karen Olson and her husband Michael, all of Woburn. Dear uncle of Gerard, Ryan, and Shawn McManus, Bridgette, Kaleigh, and Colleen McManus, and Shaelyn Olson. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main St., WOBURN, on Wednesday, Nov. 12th at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Anthony Church, 851 Main St., Woburn, at 10. Calling hours Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Donations may be made in Jim's memory to the Rainforest Foundation, Inc., 32 Broadway, Suite 1614, New York, NY 10004 (www.rainforestfoundation.org). Late retired Firefighter, City of Woburn. (Obituary, directions & guest book at www.lynch-cantillon.com) Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home (781) 933-0400

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 10, 2008.

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Diane B. Seery

November 4, 2024

Jimmy,
Still can't believe you're gone. You were lways so full of life.
Think of you often; especially when I drive by your house.

Diane Seery

November 17, 2023

Jimmy, it's still hard to believe you've been taken from all of us.
Continue to Rest in Peace.

Diane Seery

November 12, 2008

Jimmy was one of the sweetest guys I ever knew. He was such a gentle sole, even as a child!
He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
My deepest sympathies to his mom and dad,as well as Eddie,Jerry and Karen. :(

mark patterson

November 10, 2008

Dear Ed and Barbara, Jim will be sorely missed by all who knew him and those who worked with him. I hope you find comfort and peace in this painful time.

Anne Bardelli

November 10, 2008

Dear Aunt Barbie,Uncle Eddie,Eddie,Jerry and Karen, We are all so sorry for your loss. Jimmy was such a wonderful person so kind and careing and he will be missed by so many people. Our prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. With Love, Aunt Ruth,Kenny,Allan,Anne

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