BUCKFIELD – James H. Tucker died Saturday, April 23, 2005, at CMMC in Lewiston. He was born Dec. 29, 1941, the son of Nelson and Bertha (Barrows) Tucker. He graduated from Buckfield High School in 1960 and married Cynthia Puffer April 17, 1965. He served in the Maine National Guard. He became a master electrician and worked locally. Jim was active in the Buckfield Community Church as a deacon. He was a man of great strength and integrity whose faith in Jesus Christ will continue to be an inspiration to us all. He was also an active member of the American Legion and of the Androscoggin Amateur Club as KB1CNJ. Jim had an inventive streak, enjoyed fixing guns, clocks and other things that didn’t work. He enjoyed making useful things, sometimes in old ways. He was a dedicated father and grandfather. In addition to his wife of 40 years, Jim is survived by his daughters, Ginger and Hap Gallin of Sumner, Marie and David Doucette of Belgrade and Irene Tucker of Auburn; grandchildren, Kachira, Heather and Logan; two brothers, Erland and Esther of Poland and Morris and Lolita of Buckfield; and a sister, Constance Hicks of Buckfield. Jim’s parents and his sister, Catherine Pratt have welcomed him in heaven. Jim decided to leave his body to Tufts University for research. Memorials in his memory may be made to either Buckfield Community Church, P.O. Box 107, Buckfield, ME 04220 or to the Buckfield Rescue, P.O. Box 99, Buckfield, ME 04220. Arrangements by Andrews Funeral Home, High Street, Buckfield.
JAMES HENRY TUCKER
