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JAMES BRINE Obituary

BRINE, James W., III Of Burlington, at the age of 48, Aug. 19. Beloved husband of Kathleen "Kathy" A. (McLellan). Devoted and proud father of Jennifer "Jenn", James IV, Colleen "Coco" and Kaitlyn "Kait". Loving son of James W. Jr. & Nancy (Winn) of Burlington. Brother of Joe & his wife Livia of Littleton, Maura Allen & her husband Joe of Pepperell, Wendy Gavin & her husband Steve of Groton, Jeff of Billerica, Heidi Melanson & her husband Mark of Burlington, Gary Snow-Brine & his wife Sarah of Wells, ME, Gayle Ford & her husband Matt of Holland, PA, Mark of Haverhill, & Scott of Watertown & his fiancee Joanne Crooker. Son-in-law of Thomas & Betty McLellan of Burlington. Brother-in-law of Tom & Leeann McLellan of Naples, FL, Colleen & Billy Allen of Hopkinton and Kelly and Wally Swanson of Wilbraham. Also survived by twenty-five nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret's Church, 111 Winn St., BURLINGTON at 11 a.m. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-9 p.m. Additional parking with shuttle transportation will be offered at St. Margaret's Church during the visiting hours. Interment in Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of Flowers, memorials in Jim's name may be made to the Knights of Columbus Exceptional Children's Fund, PO Box 25, Burlington, MA 01803 or Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114. For directions, obituary & onlineguestbooksee www.sullivanfuneralhome.net & www.saintmargaretschurch.net

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2012.

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Jim and Kimberly Brown

May 20, 2018

We are so sorry to hear about your father's passing. We will say a prayer for him and the Brine Family. May you find comfort in memories of him and the legacy he left behind in your family.

P.J. Jewell

September 5, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. It was a pleasure working with Jim to provide the uniforms and equipment for Concord-Carlisle Youth Softball. He will be missed. Please know that the Brine family is in our thoughts at this difficult time.

Daniel & Marise Fallon Family

August 28, 2012

To the entire Brine family. We were so sad to hear of Jim's passing. May God bless Jim and give your family peace.

Robbin Valerio

August 24, 2012

To the entire Brine family, so sorry for the loss of James. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this time of great sorrow. May he rest in peace with the Lord.

Sincerely,
Robbin Valerio - Customer Service at All Star Sporting Goods.

Billy Graham

August 23, 2012

To Joe and Livia, our hearts and prayers go out to you guys in this difficult time. Sorry I couldn't be there. The Graham family.

Rob and Mary Butts

August 22, 2012

Dear Kathy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great father, husband and friend to so many. He will be missed terribly. God bless you all through this very difficult time.

Mike Murphy

August 22, 2012

So sorry on the passing of Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike, Leslie, Kyle and Camden Murphy

August 22, 2012

To the Brine family, our sincere condolences. Jim and all of the guys at the Sudbury store have greeted our family with smiles and great service for over 25 years and helping our daughters for the last 16. We will miss Jim very much.
The Gemelli family, Framingham

Gina (Taylor) Winter

August 22, 2012

Dear Brine Family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jimmy started the Sudbury store around the same time I started my physical therapy practice. He always took great care of my patients, finding just the right sneaker, orthotic, or equipment. He always patiently allowed my kids to tear through the shop while they were getting new cleats, shin pads, gloves etc. He always had time for me when I came in with questions, or asked for donations to the local schools. Jimmy was always a man of great conscious, high moral values, and endless patience. His love for his family was in every conversation we ever had. I have retired from physical therapy, but when I have been back to Sudbury to visit, his cheerful words and welcome have always been present during visits to the store. There is a beautiful new angel in heaven, now, but the physical earth has lost a wonderful, kind father, brother, husband, son, businessman, and mentor. He will be sorely missed.

Joan Lamb

August 22, 2012

I wish to tell family of what a difference Jimmy has made in our lives by his example. He went to school with my sons at Autin Prep. He was the best athelete, he never got angry when his team lost a game. He always knew he did his best. He was always so patient with others. He was always so accepting of others, no matter what team they played on. He met his beautiful wife at Providence College. They became an unbeatable team and returned to his home town. They built their home, near his parents, and raised four beautiful children. They shared with the town and their Church and their children followed in their beutiful footsteps. Jim and Kathy were the perfect example of how life should be lived. Although Jimmy lost the final battle with cancer he accepted it as he did on the Hockey Team. He left Cathy to carry on. Cathy will now be the coach, a great woman and he was so proud of her. What lucky children to know such a great life with great parents. My sympathies to Mom and Dad Brine and the rest of the family. You all will remain in my daily prayers. God Bless and Preserve Jim's legacy.

Brenda Mosca

August 22, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this the saddest of times. Words fail me.

Clinton Williams

August 22, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Brine family. Jim was a great person.

Donna Skelly

August 21, 2012

To the Brine and Mclellan families. What could I possibly say that hasn't been said already. Jim touched so many people. I am so sorry for your loss. He was truly an amazing man was loved by not only his family, but anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this horribly difficult time. God Bless you all

August 21, 2012

Dear Brine Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Jim and all of you have been such wonderful next door neighbors. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim was such a loving husband and dad. You will always have many loving and funny memories.
Love The Martel Family

cindy curley

August 21, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cindy Curley

Dick and Peggy Patti

August 21, 2012

Our prayers are with you all. We knew Jim from Austin Prep where our sons attended school. Jim was a very special man. The Patti Family (Peggy, Dick, Steve, Dave and Jim)

Christine Kim

August 21, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Timothy Kelly & The Kim Family.

Donald Buston

August 21, 2012

So sorry for your Family's loss, Wendy mentioned what a wonderful brother she had and how he cared for his family. Much Sympathy and healing wishes.

Steve McGlynn

August 21, 2012

Played hockey with Jim.
He was a great guy. He will be missed.

Laurel MacKinnon

August 21, 2012

To the Brine family,
Please know that we are thinking of you all at this sad time. We frequented the store for years and were always greeted with a smile and huge amounts of patience as the kids searched for the perfect cleats. Jim was a special man and will be missed by all.
Thoughts and prayers,
The MacKinnons - Laurel, Trevor, John, Lindsay and Chris

August 21, 2012

Prayers and wishes to a wonderful Burlington family. May your faith bring you peace. The Indingaro Family

Michael McDade

August 21, 2012

Our condolences to the Brine family.Jim was a man who had high standard of conduct, polished manners and showed respect and consideration to others. Ann-Margret and Michael McDade

Marianne Dooely

August 21, 2012

Mark and family, I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Marianne, Integrated Builders

Integrated Builders

August 21, 2012

Mark and Family, Please accept our sincere condolences on the recent passing of Jim.

Sarita Beebe

August 21, 2012

To Jim's Family-
As you know, Jim was the best of the best and will be sorely missed in the Town of Sudbury. My kids and I made weekly (if not more) visits to the store and Jim always greeted us with a smile. And as my son Jake got older, Jim gave him his first job (as he did for many) which meant so much to Jake and me. Our thoughts are with all of you. You should be proud that Jim was your husband and father- a true and genuine nice guy!
Best to all of you- The Beebe Family- Sarita, Laura and Jake

Jerry Voltero

August 21, 2012

So sorry to hear about the passing of Jimmy. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family and loved ones. God bless all of you as you go through this horrible loss.

Ann Purcell

August 21, 2012

Our love,sympathy and prayers are with all of you Jim is special as is his wonderful family
Love David and Ann Purcell

Dean Oliver

August 20, 2012

To the Brine family, I enjoyed playing with Jim at Austin Prep as well as having our sons grow up together playing hockey like their dads. Both myself and my son are incredibly sorry for your loss. Dean J. and Dean A. Oliver

August 20, 2012

Kathy, Jenn, James Colleen and Kaitlyn Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. So nay memories through the years from early days a Christian center pre school Jenn/Kathryn...Jim was was one of the finest men I have known; kind, strong, humble, hard working, committed to his family and community. Always such a strong presence in Burlington. So many children in Burlington impacted by his sports expertise, my Michael always so appreciative of his kindness, guidance and sense of humor. He personified the definition of "a good man"; a committed, loving husband and proud devoted father.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless, Christine, Andrew, Kathryn, Michael Dunn

August 20, 2012

"Oh God, you gave him to us to be our joy, and now the time has come to give him back to you. We do so without a murmur, but our hearts are wrung with sorrow."--St. Ephrem. Jimmy's faith and courage were inspirations to us all. May he rest now in the loving embrace of the God he served so faithfully throughout his life.
Matt Miller (Austin Prep, Reading)

David Murgo

August 20, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was one of the kindest people I've ever met and personified the truest definition of "gentleman"...God bless you and yours. You have my deepest condolences.

August 20, 2012

Kathleen, Jenn, James, Colleen and Kait
Our love and prayers and deepest sympathies go out to you. May you always cherish the memories you have of a a truly special person. We are so sorry. Love, Donna, Gerry and ALexandra Fahey

August 20, 2012

To the Brine Family, Please accept my family's sincerest condolences. Jim, is/was a great man. He has left a legacy of great moments and tremendous stories. He always joked about placing these stories "in the book". May these memories live forever. God Bless, Sincerely, Rich Glynn and family.(Sudbury)

Sonny Dirienzo

August 20, 2012

To the Brine family and extended family relatives. I am so sorry for your loss. May the precious memories you have bring you comfort at this sad time. Sonny Dirienzo- St Margarets Parish

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