Duggan, James J.

James J. Duggan of Canton, formerly of Norwood, passed away at Norwood Hospital on May 21.

Born and raised in Boston, he attended Boston Public Schools. James enlisted in the Navy and served during World War II. After his honorable discharge in 1945, he enrolled at Northeastern University and Wentworth Institute, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in civil engineering. James worked for Boston Gas Co., BF Goodrich, Kaumagraph, and Sherman Shoe Supply.

His hobbies included golf, poker, watching the stock market, and reading crime novels. He enjoyed singing karaoke at Big D’s and many south shore establishments where he was known as “Gentleman Jim.” Jim will be remembered for his sense of humor and love of telling jokes.

Devoted husband of Margaret C. (Mahoney). Loving father of Deborah Damon and her late husband, Ted, of Canton, James Duggan and his wife, Beverly, of Merrimack, NH, and Lisa Brown and her late husband, Jim, of Canton. Brother of the late Lorraine McCoy and Doris Francis. Grandfather of Michael Damon and his wife, Samantha, of VA, Tracey Damon and her fiancé, Matt Egan, of Easton, Robert Brown of Norton, Timothy Brown of Canton, and Jennifer Duggan of Merrimack, NH. Great-grandfather of Tyler and Jacob.

A funeral service was held Friday at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street. Donations in memory of James can be made to Amego Inc., a not-for-profit organization that supports individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities throughout their lives. Please make checks payable to: Amego Inc., Attention: Development Department, 33 Perry Ave., Attleboro, MA 02703 or online at www.amegoinc.org. To sign guestbook, see dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com.

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