James Charles Chagnon

Born November 8, 1950 in Meriden, he was the son of Margaret (Gutman) Murphy of Winter Haven, FL and the late James R. Chagnon.

Jim was employed by Medtronic as a well-respected software engineer for many years until his retirement. He was also a volunteer for the National Ski Patrol at Mount Southington.

He is survived by his children, Gregory Chagnon and wife Jill of Danvers, MA and Marci Quinn of Manhasset, NY; five grandchildren, Connor, Evan, Bryce, Aidan, and Grace; a sister Sandra Burr of Nashville, TN. He was predeceased by his brother Charles Chagnon.

Jim was an avid golfer and skier, and a diehard Red Sox fan, but his true joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a fixture at grandkids’ sporting events, school ceremonies, and parties. Jim was a selfless person who would treat anyone he met as if they were family. To say that he will be missed is an understatement.

Services for Jim will be held privately with his family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Jimmy Fund or the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.