Obituaries 09-15-2022

James Marriott

His Photographs of Lynn Veterans Events and Democratic City Events Were Often Published in the Lynn Journal

James R. “Jim” Marriott, 86, of Winthrop and formerly of Lynn, died on June The e was the beloved husband of Harriett (Pearlman) Fromer- Mariott.

Born in Ipswich, he was the son of the late Arthur and Isobel (Bampton) Marriott.

Jim proudly served his country, first in the U. S. Air Force and then in the U. S. Army. He joined the Air Force when he was 17 years old and got his GED while in the service. He was discharged in 1960. He worked for the M.D.C. Commission from 1968 to 1978. The highlight of his day was to drive the Zamboni and resurface the ice at the Revere Rink. Later he worked for the City of Lynn, at the Police Station and then at City Hall, and retired in 2005.

He was a member of the Amvets Post 161, the William P. Connery, Jr. Post 6, American Legion, the Greater Lynn Arts & Crafts Society and the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078.

In his retirement, he pursued his love of oil painting and photography. He photographed most veterans events in Lynn and many Democratic City Committee events. His photos were often published in the Lynn Journal.

Oil painting of seascapes and cartooning self-portraits were among his favorite subjects.

In addition to his wife, he leaves a sister, Eleanor Morehouse of Lynn, many nieces and nephews of Lynn and New Hampshire, and his close friend Gary Morse of Winthrop.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Thursday, September 22 at 11 a.m. in the Veteran’s Lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends kindly gather inside the Main Gate, Boston Street, Lynn at 10:45 a.m.

Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cuffemcginn.com for the Marriott family.

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