MULLEN, James J. Of Dedham, formerly of West Roxbury, August 16, 2009. Devoted son of Mary (Murray) Mullen and the late Ernest Mullen. Father of Melissa McCann of Falmouth and Kyle M. Mullen of Freetown, MA. Brother of Kathleen Mullen of Dedham, Theresa Kelley of Newton, Diane Harrington of Medway, Patricia Nickerson of West Roxbury, Marie E. Mullen of Hyde Park, Bill Mullen of Marina Bay, Robert P. Mullen of Boston, Michael Mullen of Middleboro and the late Thomas Mullen. Grandfather of Adia McCann. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Friday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Susanna's Church, Dedham, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday 2-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in James' memory to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108. Late U.S. Army Veteran.