James M.C. Brines ’64

James M.C. Brines ’64, of East Falmouth, Mass.; July 3. He taught English, literature, and communications at the Community College of Rhode Island for many years before retiring. During his professional career, Jim also served on the Taunton School Committee and in the vestry of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Taunton. Previously, he taught high school English as a second language in Germany. Following his time in Germany, he embarked on a motorcycle tour of Europe. This experience fueled his life-long passion for world travel and appreciation for art, architecture, diverse peoples and cultures, and his desire to take copious photographs. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. An avid Boston sports fan, he also enjoyed skiing and all nature had to offer. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, a son and daughter-in-law, a grandson, a sister, a brother, and former wife, Constance Bidwell Brines ’67.