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James Lenahan Obituary

LENAHAN James “Jim” J. Lenahan, aged 65 years, of Middleboro, formerly longtime resident of Dorchester, died on Wed. December 15, 2010, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Claire (Gallagher) Lenahan; they had been married for 44 years. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Raphael and Gladys (Dowling) Lenahan. Before Jim’s retirement, he had worked as a meat cutter at the Plaza Fish Company II @ Lambert’s, in Dorchester, for several years. Jim served in the United States National Guard, and enjoyed spending time with his family most of all. Survivors include his wife, Claire, two sons; Michael and his wife Ana Lenahan of Middleboro, James and his wife April Lenahan of Weymouth, three daughters; Deborah and her husband John Callahan of Norton, Linda and her husband Chris Garside of Dorchester, Joanna Lenahan of Middleboro, one brother; Bernard Lenahan of Plainville, three sisters; Dorothy Barrett, Susan Lenahan, Barbara Lenahan, all of Quincy, eleven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Raphael Lenahan, and Margaret Kelly. Visiting hours, to which relatives and friends are invited to attend, will be held on Saturday December 18 from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 noon at the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak Street, MIDDLEBORO, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church , 340 Centre Street, Middleboro, at 12:30 P.M. Burial will take place at a later date. For more information, please visit www.eggerandashleyfh.com

Published by Boston Herald on Dec. 17, 2010.
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Claire, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our deepest condolences. We hope you find solace in your memories. Love, Cliff and Eva Backman and Family

December 29, 2010

Mike and Lenahan family:

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and sincere condolences go out to you all at this difficult time.

The Carbone Family

Michael Carbone

December 28, 2010

To the Lenahan family. My sincerest condolences on your loss. My Prayers are with you.

Carlotta Surette

December 20, 2010

My condolences to the entire Lenahan family. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Fran Lloyd-Allen

Fran Lloyd-Allen

December 17, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss, Linda. My prayers are with you and your loved ones at this sorrowful time.
Joe McGillivray

December 17, 2010

Claire so sorry to hear about Jim,I hope the best for you and the family. I miss you and will always love and respect you. Mike Krous

December 17, 2010

claire sorry to hear about jim. I hope the best for you and the rest of the family. I miss you. lots of love. Mike Krous

December 17, 2010

I send my condolences to claire joanna and the boys. May u all be blessed with the strength to get threw these hard times.
Shawn DeMore

shawn demore

December 17, 2010

My condolences to Claire and Joanna and the entire Lenahan family.

Mark Bell

December 17, 2010

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