Name: Visitation for James N. Dunbar
Start: 2021-02-26T13:15:00.000Z
End: 2021-02-26T14:15:00.000Z
Location: Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home - Tiverton

Tiverton - James N. Dunbar, a Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and husband of the late Claudia (Brandao) Dunbar of Tiverton, died on Ash Wednesday, 2/17/21. He was also the widower of the late Jane (Dorr) Dunbar. Born in Providence on February 28, 1931, the son of the late Andrew W. Dunbar and the late Eloise (McGrath) Dunbar, he graduated from LaSalle Academy and attended St. Columbans Seminary. He received a Bachelor's Degree in English from Boston College, and a Masters Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Providence College. A former teacher, he was news reporter and editor at the Fall River Herald News during a 35-year career prior to retiring in 1994. He was former writer-editor at the Providence Visitor, newspaper of the Diocese of Providence, and news editor at The Anchor, newspaper of the Diocese of Fall River. He was a US Army veteran and a former executive officer of the Artillery Company of Newport, RIM. He was a charter member and first commanding officer of The Colonial Navy of Massachusetts. He was a former cantor, lector, and eucharistic minister at his home parish, St. Theresa's in Tiverton. Ordained a Permanent Deacon on October 10, 1998 by Bishop Robert E. Mulvee in SS Peter and Paul Cathedral, Providence, he served for 19 years at Jesus Saviour Parish in Newport, with ministry at Newport Hospital. He leaves a son, Mark A. Dunbar of Chapel Hill NC, and daughters Lori Harvey of Riverside, Carol Smith of Cranston, Diane Moonjian of Houston, TX, Nancy Hoffman of Austin TX, and Julia Hans of Mint Hill, NC. He also leaves twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a sister, Eloise Martel of Warren. The funeral will be held on Friday, 2/26 from Pocasset Funeral Home, 462 Main Road, Tiverton RI. His funeral Mass will be at 10:00 at Jesus Saviour Church, Newport, with interment in Pocasset Hill Cemetery, Tiverton. Visitation from 8:15 to 9:15am prior to the Mass at the Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Jesus Saviour Church. www.almeida-pocasset.com for on line guest book.

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Published by Herald News on Feb. 23, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for James Dunbar

12 Entries

Ray Veary

March 6, 2021

Jim Dunbar was a model of professionalism and ethical conduct, who served as a model for me and many of my piers during the 70’s and 80’s as we were entering public life. I remain indebted to him.

Ray Veary
Justice, Mass. Superior Court retired

Joann Kane

March 1, 2021

Carol, Ken and family, just read of your dad’s passing and I’m very sorry for your loss. I met him several times at family gatherings through Anne and he was a lovely man. Your family is in my prayers.

Lori P. Brookdale

February 28, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. R.I.P Jimmy

Mark Dunbar

February 26, 2021

His greatest Interview ....for his last Copy....

Roy Lauth

February 25, 2021

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. He was a wonderfully kind man and a great soldier.
Roy Lauth,
Past Commander,
Artillery Company of Newport

Sharon Araujo

February 24, 2021

I had the absolute pleasure of being Deacon Jim's Infusion Nurse for many many years every 6-8 weeks at Dr Donald Sutherland's Office/PrimaCare. Jim was so kind to all his fellow IBD Warriors. He shared a lot about who he was and his family and his life experiences. i I feel like I know all of you by name :) RIP DEAR JIM DUNDAR ...You are now at Heaven's Gates. Forever in my thoughts and prayers!!!!!

Sharon Araujo

February 24, 2021

RIP Deacon Jim Dunbar. I had the absolute pleasure every 6-8 weeks to meet you for many,many years as your Infusion nurse at Dr Suthreland's office/PrimaCare !!!! I feel like I knew a lot of your family by association.....He spoke of you all.We met every 6-8 weeks for 10-15 years... Jim & Claudia became friends thru association/infusion. May James/Jim rest in eternal peace. I have heartfelt sympathy for all of Jim's Family and Friends

Normand J Paquin

February 24, 2021

Dear Carol Diane and Nancy
Sorry to hear about Mr Dunbar.
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Norm Paquin

Kenneth Joseph Raposa

February 23, 2021

I will always remember his portrayal of FAGIN in OLIVIER in the early 70's. Jim was always a kind sole. Rest in peace Jim and my your family feel blessed and comforted as they memorialize your life.

Capt. Daryl Gonyon

February 23, 2021

Jim Dunbar was clearly one of the people who has most positively effected my life. In the 1980s and 1990s, I was very active in local political affairs, and Jim was always there getting 'the scoop' on any current activity. Easy to read words from him always pleased his large audience. A rare man for any time.

The Staff of Pocasset-Memorial Funeral Home

February 23, 2021

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The Staff of A.F. Almeida & Son Funeral Home

February 23, 2021

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