MacALLEN, James Walter James Walter MacAllen was born and raised in Hingham, Massachusetts. His parents were civic-minded, and Jim carried on that tradition throughout his life. He graduated in 1962 from Hingham High and went on to Bowdoin College where their motto of serving the common good reinforced Jim's civic-minded approach to life. He graduated from Bowdoin in 1966 and served the College in many capacities, receiving their Alumni Service Award in 2016. He also attended University of Virginia's Darden School where he earned his MBA. Jim had a try-out with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1966 and continued his athletic pursuits throughout his life. He was inducted into Bowdoin's Athletic Hall of Honor for his distinguished football career at the College. Jim worked for many years in the financial sector, serving as CEO of several companies. But most importantly, he served many nonprofit organizations in a financial, investment, or leadership capacity and took a philanthropic role in support of these worthy causes. Jim would want to be remembered as having lived a life of grace and gratitude. And he was truly grateful for all he received in friendship and camaraderie from more friends than can be enumerated. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Patricia Steinke MacAllen; daughter Carrie (Steve) Baumgartner, children Brooke, Grace, and Patrick; son David (Jenna) MacAllen, children Morgan, Trace, and Raelyn; sister-in-law Barbara (Phil) Schroeder, children Dawne, David, and Donna and their respective spouses and offspring. He also leaves behind a brother in spirit and devoted friend, Ralph (Mia) Yohe and fellow mensch Jan Downey. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at the United Church of Christ of Norwell, 460 Main Street, Norwell, MA at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2018. A later celebration of his life will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona in the Fall. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim's memory can be made to whatever organization or choral group the donor associates with Jim or to Friendship Home, 458 Main St., Norwell, MA 02061.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 18 to Aug. 26, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES MACALLEN

14 Entries

Jim Byron

August 27, 2018

There are not enough superlatives or platitudes to adequately describe JIM. His attitude and approach toward life as a husband,father,grandfather,brother,businessman emanated from faith,family and friendships.There are few people of JIM'S ilk for he made all who knew him BETTER and is now receiving his just rewards in GOD'S paradise. Deepest condolences to PAT and family and his closest friend,RALPH. R.I.P. my friend,Jim Byron

August 25, 2018

Dear Pat:
We were so saddened to her of your loss. Jim contrbuted greatly to his family; Hingham and Bowdoin. If there is any assistence we can provide here in Hingham, please call us.(781-749-5417(Home); Cell=781-718-1130).

JoAnn & Jim Mitchell

August 25, 2018

Dear Pat:
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. We think often of seeing you and Jim at your home just down from our home.
I'm Bowdoin 1961 and I know Jim contributed much to our alma mater. The sculpture of mother and child at the Hingham Library is a wonderful longterm gift! Should you need any assistance from us here in Hingham, just call @ 781 749-5417; Cell 781-749-1130

August 24, 2018

I can't think of a nicer person or better friend than Jim. Whenever I saw him he brought a smile to my face and he was always uplifting, a very special person. With my sincere sympathy, Ron Cleaves

August 24, 2018

My family and I send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. MacAllen. As you endure this difficult time of deep sorrow, please turn to the Most High God for strength and comfort as his word assures us at Jeremiah 29:12,13 "you will call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."

August 23, 2018

Pat,
My heartfelt sympathy for you and your family. I am grateful to have had the pleasure of working alongside Jim on philanthropic causes. A truly wonderful person.
You are in my prayers,
Lisa Virello

August 23, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2

August 23, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

August 21, 2018

Pat, My thoughts and prayers are with on the loss of your husband Jim. I went to school with him from South School through Hingham High School. He was a great guy Nd will be missed by many.
Suzanne Leavitt Harnden

FRANCIS Gaul

August 20, 2018

Pat-
My sincere sympathy on your great loss. They don't come any better than Jim MacAllen.

Sincerely, Frank Gaul

Edmar Flores

August 19, 2018

Brother David and MacAllen Family,

Spiritually Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss of your wonderful father. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers

Love You Greatly,
Big E

August 18, 2018

Pat and family,
So sorry to read of your loss but having known Jim growing up in Hingham he was a true friend and gentleman. We were honored to call him and friend.
Alison and David Butterworth

Bob Mastrovita

August 18, 2018

Jim - a great end and greater friend - the very best ever to represent Bowdoin.
One in a million.
"Think where man's glory
most begins and ends,
Say that my glory was
that I had such friends."
Yeats

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