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James Bowditch

White Township, New Jersey

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Bowditch, JamesJames Pennington Bowditch, civic leader, teacher, and coach, of White Township, NJ, died in his sleep on January 27, 2013. Born in Chicago, IL, he was the ninth child of Martha Willets Bowditch and John Bowditch. After numerous moves in Jim's childhood, the family settled in...

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I remember Mr Bowditch from Weston Middle School in 1977. I think he used to wear bowties. I remember him as a very kind man who helped me during those turbulent times. I send my sympathy to his family.

I knew Mr. Bowditch as a teacher and as a coach in the late 70's at Weston Middle School. He not only taught, but exemplified a life of physical, mental and moral integrity that have been burned into my memory forever. He was a man's man. He was tough, gentle and fair. A word of correction from him was firm, crystal clear and never unkind, always followed with encouragement, and useful if one had the wisdom to accept it. A word of praise from him was greatly prized. I would not be the man I...

Another from the 'Greatest Generation' in God's care.
Thank you for your service.

You were a good, good man, Uncle Jimmy. You will be missed!

My thought's are with the Bowditch family at this time. Mr. Bowditch was a great teacher and was always there for a phone call when I needed help after hours studying for one of his classes. He surely will be missed.

Coach Bowditch was my freshman football coach at Weston High School in 1972. Wonderful man and an awesome coach! I am very sorry to hear of his passing and I send out my heartfelt condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed.

Mr. Bowditch was the most memorable teacher I had at Weston High School. He really cared about his students and wanted to see them be happy and successful. He definately made an impact.