James Madden

James grew up in Roxbury the eldest of five children. He began working at a young age, holding down more than one job on many occasions.  Jim was a quiet man, a proud man, a patient man, a loving man, a man that was committed to giving his family unconditional love and support. After retiring from the US Postal Service, he was a devoted daycare provider to his grandchildren. He had the biggest heart filled with love and compassion for all he knew, always putting others before himself.  James will be deeply missed by all who knew him.  

James is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Elizabeth A. (Strong), son James J. Madden and his wife Jennifer of Rockland, daughter Lisa M. Martin and husband Matthew of Rockland, son Christopher J. Madden of Rockland, daughter Michele E. Doll and husband James of Carver, grandchildren Shannon, Nicole, Colleen, Kelly, Matthew, Owen, Jessika, Frederick and Emma, great-grandsons Lucas, Michael, William and Thomas, brother John Madden of Stow, sister Helen “Nellie” Mason of Swampscott, brother in-law Edward Morin and wife Dyanne of Weymouth and sister in-law Jeanne Morin of Rockland.

Predeceased by parents James J. and Cecilia (Connelly) Madden, sisters Mary and Katherine, and beloved sister in-law Beatrice H. Strong.

Commonly heard to say that in his next life he wants to come back as the Tallest Redwood in the forest, he will always be remembered as a towering pillar of strength.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to gather for visiting hours on Sunday October 20th from 10:00am-12:00pm at Sullivan’s Funeral Home 45 East Water Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory to Norwell VNA/Hospice 120 Longwater Drive Norwell MA 02061