PRESQUE ISLE – Lawrence E. James, 85, with his humor intact, passed away peacefully Dec. 22, 2008. Lawrence was born March 31, 1923, in Presque Isle, to Cyrus and Hazel (Brown) James. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, was a potato farmer for many years and ended his working life as a carpenter. He is survived by his devoted wife, Phyllis (Melville) James; daughters, Glenda Johnston and husband, David, Gloria Ward and Gayle James; son, Jerry James and wife, Carol; and a special daughter-in-law, Gail James. He truly enjoyed all of his nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves two sisters, Mildred Hayes and husband, Richard, and Jean Brown and husband, Bernard; many nieces and nephews. Lawrence was predeceased by a son, Byron; a sister, Irene McLaughlin; and a son-in-law, Charles Ward. Many thanks to The Aroostook Medical Center staff for their compassionate support. At his request, a graveside service with military honors will be held May 22, 2009, at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. The family wishes that in Lawrence’s memory, donations be made to Hospice of Aroostook, P.O. Box 688, Caribou, ME 04736. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
LAWRENCE EDWIN ‘JESSE’ JAMES
