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James Mackenzie Obituary

James R. Mackenzie, age 86, passed away in the Norwood Hospital in Norwood, Massachusetts on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Born in his parents home in East Walpole, Massachusetts on September 17, 1932, he was the son of the late James R. and Lillian T. (Maki) Michenzie. He spent his early years in East Walpole before his family settled in Walpole. Jim attended Walpole Public Schools and quickly found work at Kendall Mills, taking a custodians position. After Kendall closed its doors, Jim took a janitorial position with the Howard Johnsons on Route 1 in Walpole. Throughout his working career, Jim could be found riding his three wheeled cycle all over town. As a devoted New England sports fan, Jim loved having lively conversations about the Patriots and Red Sox. He also enjoyed listening to country music and watching old movies. More recently, he found his skill for Bingo, frequently winning during the weekly games. Most of all, Jim loved being surrounded by his friends and family and while life created some challenges for him, he always maintained a positive outlook. Devoted son of the late James R. and Lillian T. (Maki) Michenzie. Loving brother of Rose Giordano of Mansfield and her late husband Frank, Dorothy Dalton and her husband Paul of Dover, Barbara Murray and her husband Pete of East Walpole, Priscilla DeVautour of Spring, Texas and her late husband Robert, Lillian McNulty and her husband James of Chatham, Beverly Norwell and her husband Jack of Walpole, Edward Michenzie of Norwood, and the late Eileen Hamlin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Jims visitation on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 2 to 5 PM and Monday, November 19, 2018 from 9 to 9:30 AM in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church, 10 Diamond Street, Walpole on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Eileen M. Hamlin Scholarship Fund, c/o Norfolk Credit Union, 206 Main Street, Norfolk, MA 02056.

Published by Walpole Times from Nov. 16 to Nov. 28, 2018.
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Our sincere condolences to the Mackenzie family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
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November 27, 2018

I will always remember Jim as a very kind and warmhearted man. I feel blessed for having known him. My thoughts are with his family.

Mary Costello

November 18, 2018

BARBARAAND PETE,I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF JIMMY PASSING I ALWAYS CONSIDERED HIM A GOOD FRIEND.

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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home

48 Common Street, Walpole, MA 02081

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19

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home

48 Common Street, Walpole, MA 02081

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19

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Blessed Sacrament Church

10 Diamond Street, Walpole, MA

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