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James Mahar Obituary
Jim was a graduate of DeSales High School and retired as Superintendent of Public Works for the Village of Middleport in 2006. He was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling, repairing tractors, attending Somerset Days, Elba Red Power Days and traveling to annual maple syrup events.
Jim was predeceased by his son, Paul Dutcher, siblings, William, David, Francis, and Larry Mahar.
Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pauline L. Mahar, children, Kim (Cono) Sammarco, Cindy (Jason) Gillard, grandchildren, Mitchell and Zachary Gillard, Angela and Cono Sammarco, Paige Dutcher, sister, Linda McDonough, his tractor team, Truman, Bob, Chad, John and Chuck.
Services for Jim will be held privately.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Jim's arrangements have been entrusted to the Sherrie Bream Funeral Home, Gasport, NY.
To share a special memory of Jim, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4521 Main Street, Gasport, NY 14067
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