BANGOR – James “Jim” Givren, 83, died Aug. 12, 2012, from congestive heart disease.
Jim was a 1947 graduate of John Bapst High School and a lifelong communicant of St. John’s Catholic Church. He was a longtime employee of Sears Roebuck Co., where he worked in various sales positions until his retirement at age 55. In 1948, Jim married Mary “Pat” Loftus, who predeceased him in 2001. In his retirement, Jim enjoyed playing golf and fishing, and was an avid television sports enthusiast. Jim was an eternal animal lover who counted his pets as some of his best friends. He and Pat always gave generously to the Humane Society both through donations and adoptions.
Jim is survived by two daughters, Debra Givren of Bangor and Nancy Givren of Hollis Center. The family thanks Hammond Street Senior Center for the fun and companionship they provided to Jim, as well as the Sears Retiree Group who continued to keep Jim in their thoughts and prayers. Many, many thanks also go to all of the staff on the Waterman unit at Ross Manor for their exceptional care and support during Jim’s last year, and to Richard Foss, an exceptional friend, for always being there to land a hand.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Mount Pleasant Catholic Cemetery, Bangor. Relatives and friends are invited to meet 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the cemetery office, Ohio Street, Bangor. Gifts in his memory may be sent to Bangor Humane Society, 693 Mount Hope Ave., Bangor, ME 04401. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor.
James ‘Jim’ E. Givren
