James "Jim" Haddon

James, “Jim” or “Jimmy” Richard Haddon, 84 of Concord, NH, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on April 21, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Camden, NJ.

Jim grew up in Pennsauken, NJ. and was a graduate of Merchantville High School. Shortly after his senior graduation he proudly enlisted in the Air Force, where he trained and worked as an Aircraft Electrical Repairman working on aircraft and missiles. He was stationed at Otis Air Force Base in Cape Code, Mass. Later Jim spent many years working in grocery store management and traveled as a grocery broker.

He was from Jersey and took care of and raised his family there. Later he moved to Vegas where he and his wife enjoyed their time with every ounce of passion they had. Then eventually with a few more moves found their way back to Jersey to be with family and friends. Later he moved to New Hampshire to be with his daughter and her family.

Jim was a devoted husband, father, grand-father, great grand-father. He is known for his warm personality, quick wit, and infectious laughter, and a lot of advice on various topics from cooking to how to use tools; he had many duplicates of the same tool that he didn’t need. He made friends some life-long easily. Friends and family were a priority in his life. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren deeply, as well as his many nieces and nephews. There were so many things he absolutely was passionate about besides his family. In the day he was an avid swimmer and took part on swim teams, life guarded and was on a team in the Air Force, as well as bowling with friends which led him and his wife to travel for tournaments and vacations. He enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, cooking; salt was a must at his table. He frequented the casinos where playing video poker for hours was his jam. He loved sports. He followed and loved the Red Sox and the New England Patriots; even while living in New Jersey.

James was predeceased by his wife Jacqueline (Marcoux) Haddon, and son James G. Haddon. His father Samuel Charles Haddon, mother Elizabeth (Lewis) Haddon. His brothers Charles “Mike Haddon, Robert Haddon, Wilson “Pip” Haddon, Albert Haddon, Donald Haddon, Jack Haddon, John Haddon. His sisters Ruth (Haddon) Trams, and Carol (Haddon) Stone.

James is survived by his daughter Robin (Haddon) Fedion and her husband Richard Fedion of Concord, NH. His grandchildren Anna Winters of Avenel N.J., Angela Fedion of Peterborough, NH., Jacey Fedion of Pembroke, NH and Kerry-Lee Fedion-Collins and her husband Lucas Collins of Webster, NH. His Great Grandchildren Aubrey Walker, Kent Walker, James Paul, and Ronan Collins. And, many nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering, prayers, and military honors will be held Saturday May 16th from 10-12. at the Cremation Society of NH, 172 King St. Boscawen, NH 03303. A private burial will take place at a later date.

Assisting with arrangements is the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, Boscawen. To view James’s online tribute, send condolences to his family, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com