James Parton III

Jim and I met in high school when he was Loomis Chafee and I attended another girls school in West Hartford. He was a wonderful person even when I was 15 and he was 16. I remember going on the train to Westport with 6
Pieces of luggage for a weekend Dance. lol I was so clueless heading into the Gold Coast. We stayed friends over the years through Facebook mail Indeed whatever. Always the kind generous person and I called him when my dad was dieing in sF to ask for some help locating a lawyer in 1918. Jim was wonderful calming me down. God bless his kindnesses. So sad when I happened to check Google and the obituary came up. Best wishes Maureen you had a lucky life with a fantastic person

We mourn the loss of dear Jim, an enlightened soul, kind, gentle, generous and noble. He maintained his dignity and poise throughout the more than 40 years that I was privileged to know him and his beloved wife Maureen. So well suited were they and together, a shining light of love fulfilled. His children were his great joy and accomplishment as well. A graceful life he lived embraced with love and cherished friendships. He is gone before we are ready and he will be missed by the many whom he touched. We will not forget his poignant presence, his thoughtful considerations, and the grand person that Jim was. He remains engraved in our hearts and souls, friends forever. Jean Mastagni

My love and condolences Maureen. To you, your children and extended family, I´m sorry.

My life had glancing connections to Jim, from family gatherings at Johnny Seesaw´s lodge in childhood, a brief teenage romance, to his legal career, 2 marriages, and 4 children in California. He was ever gracious, genuine, caring, intelligent, and adventurous, living life to the fullest. My heartfelt thoughts are with Maureen, Jane, Nathaniel, and Sara, and any other who are grieving the passage of his vivid spirit.
Liz de Schweinitz

I didn't know James Parton but I have the habit of reading the Obituaries in the Marin Independent Journal. Yesterday I read his obituary and saw that donations be made to Pine Island Camp. I'm wondering if that is the camp in the Belgrade Lakes in Maine owned by the Swans. If so, my brother went there. If so, here we are on the other side of the country. What a small world.

Even though we didn't see you two that often, Jim's warmth, love and intelligence always shined through. I so enjoyed our conversations, even if the topic was a hard one. Simply, he was a wonderful man who will be missed.
So sorry for your loss, Maureen. He adored you.

Maureen & family-I just stumbled upon your beloved husband & father´s obit. I am fully certain you don´t remember me (I worked with Maureen for a matter of months in 1987), but I was always struck by your love story. My husband & I were also Mill Valley residents, although we departed when his job took us on a long adventure (which now has us living in Moraga). I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how much you all loved & love him, because it was clear how much Maureen adored him. Your legacy-his legacy-is strong & sturdy, no doubt. My best. Robin Wonder Siefkin

We will forever treasure our fun times with Jim. He taught us a lot too. He will be very much missed. There is no separation, no time or space in the vast realm of Divine Love that holds Jim and his family and all of us.

Maureen, I am so very sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy and I will miss him. I would appreciate a chance to catch up with you - [email protected]

May his memory be a blessing to Jim´s family and friends.

I enjoyed getting to know Jim when we worked at Lynch and Loof, SF. He introduced me to his passion for Hunan food and his wonderful sons and family. Truly a great person who will be missed.
Opre Wilson

This posting today on June 13 happens to be Jim Parton's daughter Jane's birthday. Born 6 weeks early, Jane had to stay in the hospital for a few extra days and arrived home on Father's Day. Jim liked to say she was the best Father's Day present ever!