Magee Sr., James R.
By Canton CitizenJames Roger Magee, Sr. of Canton passed away June 4 surrounded by his loving family.
He was the devoted husband of the late Anne Marie (O’Brien) and the loving father of the late James R. Magee, Jr. and his wife, Eileen, of Canton; Judith Magee of West Jordan, Utah; Tara Adondakis and her husband, Greg, of Holladay, Utah; and Thomas Magee and his wife, Laura, of Foxboro. The joy of Jim’s life was spending time with his grandchildren Micheal, Anna (Stauss), Stephani (Dimitri), Isaac and George of Holladay, Utah, and Caroline, Bridget and Audrey of Foxboro, and his great-grandchildren Evyenia and Gregory of Sandy, Utah.
Jim was born at Milton Hospital on April 28, 1930, and was a lifelong resident of Canton. After graduating from Canton High School he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, attaining the rank of captain. He also received his BA and MBA from Northeastern University. He worked at Northeastern Distributors for 25 years and then as treasurer/tax collector of Canton until his retirement.
Along with his wife, Anne Marie, he lived a life of service, to his family, his faith and his country. He was Past Grand Knight at the Knights of Columbus #2095 in Canton, a member of the American Legion, served on the Canton Planning Board and volunteered with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. At Saint John’s Church he was a CCD teacher, usher and Eucharistic minister.
He was the son of the late Thomas H. Magee and Isabel (Davenport) Magee. Brother of Claire (Magee) McCoy, the late Joseph Magee and the late Mary (Magee) O’Leary. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass was held Wednesday in St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. Donations may be made in his memory to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o St. John the Evangelist Church, 700 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021. Arrangements by the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street. To sign guestbook, see dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com.
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Posted by Canton Citizen
on Jun 11 2021. Filed under Obituaries.
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