James E Mullen

Eastport – James “Jimmy” Mullen, 73, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. James was born in St. Stephen, N.B. on March 30, 1940, son of the late John and Josephine (Lawrence) Mullen.

James worked at the A&P in Eastport for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed going to fairs in Florida and Maine with his many friends. James was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Boston sports teams, but his greatest pleasure was watching the sporting events of his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother John Mullen Jr.; and a stepdaughter Holly Horne of TN.

Surviving are his loving wife Thelma (MacDonald) Mullen of Eastport; his children, Chris and Robert “Bobby” Mullen of Eastport, Jennifer Patterson and her husband Robert of Perry, Brian Mullen and his wife Juanita of Hermon, and Jonathan Mullen and his wife Kristin of Blue Hill; stepchildren, Joyce Fragale of Machias, Mark Hatt of Lincoln, Tommy Hatt of NV, Pamela Hatt of Lewiston, Sue Lank of NY, and Vicki Smith of Dennysville; brothers, Lawrence Mullen and his wife Dina of Sandford, and Edward Mullen and his wife Gloria of Eastport; sisters, Estella Miller of VA, and Mary Doherty of Westbrook; a half-brother John Mitchell and his wife Annette of SC; many special grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2013 at Bayside Cemetery in Eastport. In lieu of flowers, donations in James’ memory may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church, 112 County Rd., Eastport, ME 04631, or Highlands Baptist Church, 4210 Lakeland Highlands Rd., Lakeland, FL 33813. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.