John "Jake" Fleming Jr.

Hampton- John J. “Jake” Fleming Jr. of Hampton, NH, born on September 27, 1952 passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024 surrounded by family and his beloved wife, Maura, in the comfort of their home after a lengthy illness. Known since his freshman year at Keith Academy as “Jake”, he was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts and Seabrook Beach, NH, the second son of the late John J. Fleming and Katherine (Hession) Fleming. He attended the Immaculate Conception School and Keith Academy both in Lowell, MA. A proud member of Keith Academy’s last graduating class. He went on to graduate from Merrimack College in Andover, MA. A larger-than-life kind of man, Jake’s presence was so great he was considered by many to be “The Mayor of Hampton Beach”. He was widely admired for his love of family and friends, generous spirit, his love of golf, his wonderful stories, and his impeccable sense of humor. For over 40 years, Jake built his career centered around his love for Hampton Beach. From operating the Ocean House Hotel while in college, owning and operating Casino Mini Golf, and as the General Manager of the Hampton Beach Casino Complex for many years. Jake was a constant presence on Hampton Beach. During his time overseeing the many operations of the Hampton Beach Casino, Jake may have accomplished his greatest success: the meeting and marrying of Maura Dumont. They were married on October 3, 1997. Besides having gained a great life partner and best friend in Maura, Jake connected into a great hospitality family and together Jake and Maura took over the operation of The Purple Urchin restaurant founded by Maura’s family. Jake and Maura would go on to offer hospitality to countless tourists, friends, family and employ numerous wonderful employees for over 20 years. In the off season, Jake and Maura made Naples, Florida their second home creating memories revolving around golf, friends, and enjoying life to its fullest. Jake never went out for a bad time! Jake served for many years on the Board of Directors for the Washington Savings Bank in Lowell, MA, enjoyed golf as a long-time member Abenaqui Country Club in Rye, NH, and was an active member of the Hampton Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. Jake is survived by his wife Maura (Dumont) Fleming, sister-in-law Darlene Fleming (M. Stephen Fleming) of Halifax, NS, brother Kevin Fleming and wife Susan Scannell of Exeter, brother-in-law Daniel Dumont of Hampton Falls, sister-in-law Christine Dumont of Hampton Falls, sister-in-law Mary Dumont and wife Emily French-Dumont of Groton, MA and sister-in-law Lynne Dumont (E. Thomas Dumont Jr.) of Hampton. He was predeceased by his older brother M. Stephen Fleming of Halifax, N.S. and brother-in-law E. Thomas Dumont Jr. of Hampton, NH. He’s also survived by many nieces and nephews including Sean Fleming of Halifax, N.S., Katherine Fleming of Calgary, B.C., Mary Ann Doherty and husband Bill of Scottsdale, AZ, Ellen Scannell Fleming of Salem, MA, Patrick Fleming and wife Heather of Santa Barbara, CA, Michael Fleming of Newbury, MA, Cameron and Jacob Dumont of Hampton, NH, Benjamin, Nathan, and Harrison Nigrin of Hampton Falls, NH, and Emma and Daniel Dumont of Hampton Falls, NH, and Stephen, Anna, and Mary Doherty of Scottsdale, AZ. Jake will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by his many friends, family, cousins, nieces and nephews who are forever grateful to him. Maura and family would like to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared for Jake, especially Judy Flaherty, for her wonderful nursing care over the past months. For that we are very grateful. Family and friends are invited to gather to honor and remember Jake for a period of visitation on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Remick and Gendron Funeral Home- Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Mission Church at 1 Lowell, Street, Seabrook Beach, NH 03874. Burial will follow at High Street Cemetery, Hampton. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider a donation to Victoria's Victory Foundation (Project Walk) whose mission is to change the lives of people with mobility challenges in memory of John J "Jake" Fleming Jr. Donations can be made by clicking here.

John "Jake" Fleming Jr.

September 27, 1952 - April 14, 2024