James Robert McGinn

James Robert McGinn, age 90, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Sheila M. (Ennis) McGinn with whom he enjoyed 62 years of marriage.

He was born in Peabody, MA, on February 26, 1936, and was the son of the late John J. Sr., and Anna (Connors) McGinn.

Raised in Peabody, he attended elementary and secondary education at St. John the Baptist Parochial School, and graduated in the Peabody High School class of 1954. He enrolled at Suffolk University, Boston, and earned his degree in Business Administration.

He cultivated devotion to his faith and family, and was a lifelong communicant of St. Mary Parish in Chelmsford. Jim worked as a Contracts Administrator at several corporations in New England, including RCA and Northrup.

A day at the beach, a Sunday Patriots football game, and afternoon crosswords were his simple joys. He enjoyed vacations at the family lake cottage in New Hampshire, golfing, and, in retirement, winter trips to Siesta Key, Florida.

In addition to his loving wife James is survived by son Jim, daughters Kelly (Christopher) of Durango CO, Stephanie of Norwich NY, Alison (Joseph) Brant of Potsdam NY, two grandchildren Jaxon and Evelyn, brother-in-law Phillip Fraser of Danvers, and nine nieces and nephews.

Jim was pre-deceased by his brother John J. McGinn, Jr, and his sister Marie McGinn, both of Peabody, and his sisters-in-law Evelyn Fraser of Danvers and Jeanne McGinn of Peabody.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 4pm to 7pm at the BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, CHELMSFORD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 11am at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Road, Chelmsford. Interment will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, 155 Hobart Street, Danvers, MA 01923.