James O Curran

Portland - James "Seamus" O. Curran, Jr., 72, died on Thursday, September 6, 2018, after a brief illness. Seamus was born in Portland on April 16, 1946, a son of the late James O. and Helen L. (King) Curran, Sr. Seamus grew up in Portland, and attended St. Patrick's School and graduated from Cheverus High School in the Class of 1964. Seamus was a devout Catholic and was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church followed by St. Pius X Church. He served on St. Patrick's Parish Council and President of St. Patrick's School Board. Seamus loved to stay active as he was an avid runner and walker. He was an avid New England sports fan, always watching the Bruins, Patriots, and his beloved Red Sox. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and attending their sporting events. Seamus is survived by two daughters, Kelly Nora Curran and her significant other Linzell Shepard of Portland, Kristen "Bridget" Connelly and her husband Patrick of Westbrook,; a brother, John Curran and his wife, Elaine of Scarborough; seven grandchildren, Gavin Seamus Curran, Colman Connelly, Gretchen Connelly, Ashley "Sassy Lassy" Connelly, Kaitlin Connelly, Madison Connelly, Mathew Connelly; and several nieces and a nephew. Visiting hours celebrating Seamus' life will be held from 4-7PM on Monday, Sept. 10, at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home at 9:15AM on Tuesday, Sept. 11, followed by a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Ave, Portland. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Brigid School, 695 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME 04103