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Wayland High School guidance counselor Jim Griffin, 47, died Sunday morning, January 15th, 2012, after losing his battle with cancer.
Wayland Public Schools counselors, Wayland Youth and Family Services, and Human Relations Services will all be available for students and faculty on Tuesday. Because Griffin was part of the WHS guidance staff for eleven years, students’ counselors may not be available in the coming days.
(UPDATED: 01/17/12 at 6:30am) There will be visiting hours at the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge St. in Cambridge on Thursday, January 19th from 4 to 8pm. The funeral mass will be held at St. Eulalia Church (50 Ridge St. in Winchester) on Friday, January 20th, at 10:00 am.
Jim Griffin Family Support Trust, established by Middlesex Savings Bank:
Jim Griffin Family Support Trust
c/o Middlesex Savings Bank
150 Commonwealth Road
Wayland, MA 01778
Donations can also be made to The Jimmy Fund or to the Relay For Life via Julia Griffin.
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AKM • Jan 19, 2012 at 6:27 PM
RIP JG. WE love you so much. I know your looking down on us with LDA keeping an eye on all of us like you do. You'll be in our hearts Always&Forever
anon • Jan 18, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Even though I didn't know you personally, I know that you have made a major impact on the community here at WHS, Rest in peace! <3
BLR • Jan 18, 2012 at 7:54 AM
your were an amazing guy!! you were there on my good days and bad days! you will be surely missed by all and now your resting easy. You were a huge part of WHS and will never forget your smile and your kindness twords every student. Your missed a ton here <3
Anonymous • Jan 18, 2012 at 4:23 AM
Goodbye my friend.
Anonymous • Jan 17, 2012 at 7:38 PM
Thank you Mr. Griffin for all that you have done not just for me but for the community as a whole.
KayC • Jan 17, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Rest in Peace, Mr. Griffin. You were an integral part of the Wayland community and we will never forget you. You will be missed <3
abcd • Jan 17, 2012 at 4:22 PM
such a great man… RIP.
David McCarthy • Jan 17, 2012 at 11:58 AM
I only knew you for a short time, but your impact will be felt for a lifetime, my daughter was blessed to have you as her GC
DM
KyR • Jan 17, 2012 at 9:01 AM
Couldn't have made it here without you, Mr. Griffin. RIP.
So sad • Jan 16, 2012 at 8:49 PM
We were all so blessed by Jim Griifin's life and work here in Wayland. In our heartbreak, let us honor Mr. Griffin by being kind and patient with one another and helping each other out. He was the best kind of person, always putting others in front of himself. Let's be like Jim.
Anonymous • Jan 16, 2012 at 8:36 PM
Rest in peace Mr. Griffin you will be remembered forever <3
Lynn Paolella • Jan 16, 2012 at 5:26 PM
Jim Griffin – You will never be forgotten! You are one of the reasons the Wayland School system is on the map for academic achievement! Your commitment to all our kids when they needed extra support proved the Wayland system works. Your frequent communication and unending caring made a huge difference to my family.
You will be missed but never forgotten!
R.I.P. My Friend
BDP • Jan 16, 2012 at 4:55 PM
RIP your support and guidance is a major reason I am where I am today. Thoughts and prayers with the Griffin family.
cooper a • Jan 16, 2012 at 12:33 PM
R.I.P. You will be missed