George Edward Mullin III, 82, of Bellingham died suddenly March 30. He was the husband of the late Karen R. (Harriman) Mullin who died in 2020 for 49 wonderful years. He is survived by his daughter, Heather M. Mullin, the joy of his life. His Sister, Priscilla Mullin from Scituate, MA; as well as relatives from his extended family and an innumerable number of friends who enriched his life.
Born in Weymouth, June 24, 1940, the son of the late George E. Mullin II and Eleanor M. (Cox) Mullin, Mr. Mullin was raised in Weymouth and had lived in Bellingham for the past 47 years.
He was a graduate of Weymouth High School and of Bridgeton Academy in Bridgton, Maine. Also a graduate of Suffolk University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree.
From his earliest years George always seemed to gravitate to doing things where he was around people. From his school years being part of a variety of sports teams and school activities. Then following in his father footsteps as he moved into his career as a Human Resources Professional.
George worked in Human Resources field for over 60 years with the majority of his career as a Human Resources Consultant with The Employers Association then the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. He enjoyed his role assisting and working with a variety of employers throughout New England and beyond. He greatest work joys being when he could be a sound boarding and business partner helping organizations grow and meet employee’s needs.
In addition to his consulting role he also firmly believed in supporting the next generation of Human Resources professionals. With that he was an adjunct professor at Bryant University for 16 years. He started working as a member and then a volunteer with SHRM (The Society of Human Resources Management) both as President locally of Metrowest Human Resources Association and part of the SHRM Massachusetts State Council where he served in the capacity of legislative affairs and as the Director.
His activity for giving back to organizations continued when his alma mater Bridgton Academy needed support he jumped in. First as a class representative and then part of the Board of Trustees from 1999-2009.
Besides his professional endeavors, he had a wide interest and varied hobbies which he loved to share with family and friends. He loved to travel particularly seeking out travel within the United States only missing going to six states in his lifetime. He was the family and resident photographer and documented his travels with many wonderful photos particularly the lighthouse extrusions he shared with his late wife.
His reading library and tastes were varied. He loved sharing his love of books with family and friends. Even donating over the years to Bridgton Academy so they could expand their fiction offerings to student and staff alike.
He was an avid fly fisherman. Always looking for a reason to take a rod with him and whenever he traveled even for business looking for water he could cast a fly on. And while it is about catching a fish, he was just as happy to spend the day out on the water with nature with good friends. As any avid fisherman he was a talker and could spin a good tale.
But through all the good times, laughter and sometimes tears his cherished legacy was keeping in contact with all the friends and family he had. He went out of his way to support the people he cherished and remain in contact with them. And as the people person he was, written wasn’t his first option, it was a live phone call with a weekly rounds to get to everyone.
He will be greatly missed by everyone who will remember his ready smile and upbeat attitude.
His memorial service will be held on April 29 in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 131 Main Street, Franklin .
A period of visitation will be held from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. with a service to be held at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to
St. Joseph's Indian School
1-800-341-2235
P.O. Box 326
Chamberlain, SD 57326
https://www.stjo.org
Trout Unlimited
PO Box 98166
Washington, DC 20090
1-800-834-2419
https://www.tu.org