FORT KENT – James Gibson Hein, 56, died peacefully Jan. 6, 2007, at Northern Maine Medical Center, Fort Kent. James was born Dec. 7, 1950, in Bisalia, Calif., the son of Charles Henry Sr. and Ruby Ellen (Gibson) Hein. Jim’s great heart and spirit had no bounds. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Jim is survived by his life time companion, Suzanne (Lannen) Gnyla of Fort Kent; two children, Matthew and Alice; his brother, Charles Henry Hein Jr.; his sister, Elizabeth Ellen Durouse; and several nephews, Martin, Mike and Charles Hein, all who reside in California. In addition to both his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Tom. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Daigle & Nadeau Funeral Home, Fort Kent. Those who wish may donate in Jim’s memory to the American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603, New York, NY 10038. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.


