Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 7, 2023 OBITUARIES Christina A. Swain O f Saugus. Died unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, June 27th at the age of 31. She was the daughter of Charles M. Swain of Saugus and the late Anna M. (Troy) Swain. Born in Cambridge, raised and a lifelong resident of Saugus, she worked as a foster caretaker for a Lynn social service agency. Tina focused her life on her son Dante; she loved going to his soccer games. Besides her father and son, she is survived by her siblings; Jill, Adam, Shane, Sean, Nick, Tommy, Paul and Samantha. Tina is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister Rose. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to A Full Circle Adoption, 8 Bridge St., Northampton, MA 01060. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Thursday June 29th.A funeral mass followed at St. Margaret’s Church, Saugus. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. James Donald Mitchell, Jr. Newspaper Publisher, former Mayor of Chelsea 86 , of Saugus, MA. Born May 3, 1937 in Chelsea, son of James Donald Mitchell of Gary, WV and Marian (Spracklin) of Chelsea, MA, Jim graduated from Chelsea High School in 1955, voted “Best Athlete” by his senior class where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. Following graduation, he attended Kansas State University on a full football scholarship and later studied at Suffolk University in Boston. Jim married Ethelyn (Mahoney) of Revere, and was the loving and devoted father to their four children; Jeffrey, James, Marianne and Todd. Jim’s professional career began in newspaper advertising at the Chelsea Record, before leaving to manage the Malden Evening News and the Medford Mercury for many years, retiring as advertising manager. Jim committed his life to his hometown of Chelsea, beginning his 16-years in public service as Ward 5 Alderman for one term, then as Alderman-at-Large, and finally, serving as Mayor of Chelsea for one term in 1984-1985. and Mitchell, Jacob Ringenberg, and Annie Rose, nieces, nephews, and 7 great-grandchildren.He is predeceased by his sister, Jean Montesano and brother, John Mitchell. Jim also leaves his darling Labradoodle, Lucy. A Memorial Service was held at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorial He founded Suffolk County Publications and published the Chelsea Advocate for almost a decade. Along with his son, James David, Jim co-published the Advocate Newspapers, Inc. publishing weekly newspapers in Everett, Revere, Malden and Saugus in print and online for over 32 years. Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Ethelyn; and his three children, Jeffrey Mitchell and his wife, Julie of Saugus, James David of Danville, NH, Todd of Everett, MA and daughter, Marianne Hanson and her husband, Daniel Hanson of Carmel, IN, his sister, Nancy Belanger and her husband, Daniel Belanger of Charlton, MA and Vincent Montesano of Revere, MA, along with his grandchildren, Ashley, Brittnay, and Victoria Mitchell contributions can be sent to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Shriners Hospitals for Children, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394. Marilyn M. (Pinkham) McMahon O f Saugus. Passed away peacefully on July 1, 2023. She was 85 years old. We understand death only after it has placed its hands on someone we love. Mom thank you for always loving us and guiding us. Even though you are no longer here with us, we will always feel your love. Our mother was our family matriarch who loved her family, friends, and decorating for the holidays. 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