James H. “Jim” Tamlin of Saugus died on Monday, September 28, 2026 at High Pointe Hospice in Haverhill. He was 91 and had been married 68 years to Olga (Rosa) Tamlin.
He was born in Buffalo and raised in Middleport, N.Y., the son of George and Dorothy (Hanson) Tamlin. He served in the Coast Guard during the Korean War and met his wife while stationed in Boston. He worked as a barber early on and retired as an electrician. In 61 years in Saugus he coached Little League and led Cub Scouts, grew vegetables, listened to classical music, took flying lessons and belonged to the Sons of Italy in Medford.
Besides his wife, he leaves his sons, Michael Tamlin of California and Eric Tamlin and his wife Jessica of Saugus; his daughter, Julie Bushey of Saugus; his grandchildren, Kelly Bushey, Rachel Bidgood, Ashe Tamlin and Henry Tamlin; a great-granddaughter, Amelia; his brother, George Tamlin of New York; and several nieces and nephews. His sister Jeanne Annable died before him.
Visiting hours are Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, with prayers at 6:45. The family suggests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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