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James MacBlain Obituary

MacBLAINJames passed away July 5, 2007. He was born December 21, 1942 in New York City. He lived in Ridgefield Park, NJ for most of adult life and then and moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1997. Mr. MacBlain, a committed member of his community, served for many years as a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America and was a member of the Ridgefield Park Board of Education. He was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. Beloved husband of Carol Mac Blain. Mr. MacBlain is also survived by his daughters; Carolyn (Steven) Schmoyer and Jennifer (Thomas) Criscuolo, both living in Jacksonville and four grandchildren; Andrew, Julianne, Stefanie, and Samantha as well as a sister, Maureen D'Anna. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, July 9, 2007, 3 PM at St. Joseph's Historic Catholic Church with Father Bernie Ahern officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Northeast Florida Hospice. A website honoring Jim's life at www.mem.com has been established for friends and family to pay tribute to Jim. Arrange-ments by Hardage-Giddens Mandarin Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32223.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Jul. 8, 2007.

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Lazzaro De Gennaro

July 10, 2007

To the MacBlain family,
I just read of the passing of your beloved husband and father. I am so sad to see and read this news. I have fond memories of Mr. MacBlain and the Boy Scouts in RP and how warm and inviting his home and family always were. Whenever I pass the old house in RP, I think about the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you know, more than ever. You have lost such an instrumental piece of your lives and my heart goes out to you all. Love, prayers and blessings be with you all.

Michelle Houston

July 9, 2007

I pray that all of you fing peace at this difficult time. Whenever I think of your dad/husband I see a big smile. He was a wonderful person and we were lucky to have known him.
Michelle, Glenn, and Max Houston (Ranone)

Bill Candeletti

July 9, 2007

It was great to see Jimmy a few months ago. I hadn't seen him in years until I saw him at the Ace Hardware store on A1A. Then we had lunch when Ray came down to see me and my family.Ray and Jimmy talked alot of the days at the 'Shop'. I always looked forward to seeing Jimmy at the 'cabin' in NY state and going deer hunting,enjoying his jokes and of course his stories. We will miss him but will always remember him.

Bryan J. Egan, Sr.

July 8, 2007

Dear Carol, Carolyn, and Jennifer,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Maggie,Craig,Derek,Mikayla Nelson (Ranone)

July 8, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John & Carolyn Ranone

July 8, 2007

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We will always remember how he tried to help us learn to ski and the good times we had in Vermont and Pennsylvania. Our prayers are with you.
Love John & Carol Ranone

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