Meredith--- James T. “Jim” Breen Jr., 75, formerly of Everett, MA died Friday, October 12, 2018 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a long illness with an auto immune disease.
Jim was born on February 22, 1943 in Medford, MA the son of James T. Breen Sr. and Pearl Marie (Rideout) Breen. Jim grew up in Somerville Massachusetts and eventually moved to Meredith with his wife, Louann, where he has resided for the last twenty-five years.
Jim worked as the Manager of Inter-lakes Mobile Home Park. He enjoyed woodworking, riding a motorcycle, boating, and reading. He was also an avid swimmer and in high school Jim was a High Diver State Champion. Jim was a talented mechanic and often referred to as “McGuyver”.
Jim’s generosity will never be forgotten, he was always willing to lend a helping hand to those who needed it and his family meant everything to him.
Jim is survived by his devoted and loving wife of thirty-four years and best friend for forty-two years, Louann (Porcaro) Breen; a son, William Breen; two daughters, Carol Breen and Pearl Waddington; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Ashley, Gwendolyn, Jessica, Kenneth, Kayla, and Shawn; four great-grandchildren, Jolene, Jayden, Owen, and Dalton; a brother, Mike Breen and his wife, Laura; a brother-in-law, William Porcaro and his wife, Cheryl; many nieces and nephews and his dog, Pasha. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by two brothers, John and Ernest Breen.
A private graveside service will be held Friday, October 19, 2018 at 11:00am at the Meredith Village Cemetery Route 3 Meredith, NH.
Friends and Family are invited to a celebration of Jim’s Life to be held on Saturday October 20, 2018 from noon to 2 pm at Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant, 233 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH.
For those who wish, the family suggest memorial contributions in Jim’s name at www.HealthWell Foundation.org or mailed to HealthWell Foundation, 20440 Century Blvd., Suite 250, Germantown, MD 20874.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.