EASTPORT – John F. Mullen Jr., 71, died Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at a Calais hospital. John was born Dec. 2, 1935, in Calais, the son of the late John F. Mullen Sr. and Josephine Lawrence. He graduated from Shead High School, Class of 1954, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He married Ruby McGraw, July 4, 1984, in Eastport. John was employed as a maintenance supervisor for the U.S. postal service in Portland for more than 20 years. Upon retirement, John moved back to Eastport. He was a communicant of St. Joseph R.C. Church and a member of the Marine Corps League; Fred Mitchell Post No. 11 American Legion; Calais Rod & Gun Club; and active with the July 4th Committee in Eastport. John enjoyed spending time with his family, helping others, the 4th of July, and was an avid Red Sox fan. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruby; a great-nephew, Bradley Miller; and a brother-in-law, Avery Miller. Surviving are two sisters, Estella Miller of Hampton, Va., and Mary Doherty of Saco; three brothers, Lawrence Mullen and wife, Dina, of Sanford, James Mullen and wife, Thelma, of Lakeland, Fla., and Eastport, and Edward Mullen and wife, Gloria, of Eastport; half brother, John Mitchell and wife, Annette, of Holly Hill, S.C.; a sister-in-law, Shirley Mullen of Eastport; two step-sons, Michael and Gregory Bouchard; lifelong friend, Donnie Sutherland of Eastport; several nieces, nephews great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial Mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph R.C. Church, Eastport, with Fr. Eugene Gaffey officiating. A private burial will be held at Bayside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to 4th of July Committee, care of Gloria, The First, P.O. Box F, Eastport, ME 04631; Tides Institute, P.O. Box 161, Eastport, ME 04631; or a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home – Flagg Chapel, Eastport. Friends may pay tribute at www.maysfuneralhome.com
JOHN F. MULLEN JR.
