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James Madden Obituary

James F. "Jimmy-Slap" Madden, 59, of Manchester, died on May 22, 2025 at Hanover Hill. He was born in Manchester on April 15, 1966 and was the son of the late William J. "Whiff" and Bridget (Joyce) Madden, Jr.

Jimmy was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed playing men's softball, bowling, darts, soccer and playing cribbage. He had a special bond with his friends from AA and Castros. Jimmy was a proud member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was a graduate of Memorial High School.

James is survived by his five siblings, Maureen Madden of Manchester, Kevin P. Madden and wife Gwyn of Manchester, John A. Madden and wife Carol of Manchester and William J. Madden III and significant other Chrisanne Proulx of Manchester; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Michael Madden.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St in Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 14 Elm St. in Manchester. Please meet directly at church. Burial will follow in Westlawn Cemetery in Goffstown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ancient Order of Hibernians, P.O. Box 3521, Manchester, NH 03103.

For online condolences, please visit www.LambertFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on May 27, 2025.

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Mary Berger

June 10, 2025

Kevin I´m so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace.

Susan Ratliff

June 8, 2025

So sorry to hear of your loss Kevin. Worked with Jimmy, and always had a lot of laughs. Prayers go out to your family

Bunny Donelson

May 31, 2025

My condolences to Maureen and to the whole Madden family.

Ed Diane & Shannon

May 28, 2025

God Bless you man,we had a lot of great times together,we´ll never forget you,in our memories forever.
Our most heart felt sympathy to the entire family.

Sandy Marchwicz

May 28, 2025

Sincere condolences to you Kevin
and to your family. Sandy Marchwicz

Lynne T

May 28, 2025

God Bless you Jim and your family

Lynne T

May 28, 2025

God Bless you Jim and your family

Josie Castiglione

May 27, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
So sorry for your loss .
Josie C.

Colin King

May 27, 2025

Jimmy was a great guy and I enjoyed lots of good times with him and his amazing father and mother and brothers and sister! My sincere condolences and may he rest in peace. Much love, Colin King.

Darlene ( ex-neighbor) Rob, Chris and Finley

May 27, 2025

Maureen , Matt and Family So sorry about Jim he is way too young. I know you knew it was coming but it does not make it any easier. We are thinking of you and wish you sunnier days and just memories of the good times with Jimmy. Love Darlene ,Rob, Chris and Fin

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