MARS HILL – James Theriault, 56, passed away May 20, 2009, after a courageous battle with heart disease. He was born July 4, 1952, in Fort Kent. All who knew him knew he had the biggest heart around, he would do all he could do to assure everyone was happy. He lived his life for his family, especially his grandchildren; not a day went by that he wasn’t enjoying every minute he had with his grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Freda Douglass Theriault; two sons, Richard and wife, Carmen, of Cumberland and Eric and wife, Karen, of Mars Hill; one daughter, Billie-Jo and husband, Eric Fulton, of Mars Hill; grandchildren, Zachary, Juslyn and Madison Theriault, Zachary and Joshua Chandler and Liberty and his “little buddy,” Jamison Fulton; brothers and sisters, Geneva Pellitier and husband, George, of Millinocket, Richard and wife, Betty, Herman and wife, Claire, and Clarence “Boon” and wife, Brenda, all of Fort Kent, Geraldine Castonguay and husband, Dennis, Phyllis Ouellette and husband, Carroll, his baby sister, Sandra Carter and husband, Kim, all of Winslow, Bob and wife, Charlene, of St. Agatha and Lester and Dianna of Presque Isle. He is also survived by two godchildren, Rebecca Giguere and Amanda Ouellette; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his family, he held a special place in his heart for his dedicated and dependable employees at Al’s Diner and his loyal and valued customers. He is also survived by special friends, Carl and Barbara Sherwindt “mom and dad” and Walter and Pauline Dearborn. He was predeceased by many loved ones, including his parents, Hampy and Ernestine; his father-in-law and mother-in- law, Paul and Frances Douglass; one brother, Raymond Theriault; one sister, Armande Bourgoine; two brothers-in-law, Alfred and Marvin Douglass; special nieces and nephews. The visiting hours will take place 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at Old Fashion Revival Center, Blaine, where funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Mark Carter officiating. Interment will be at Marshall Cemetery, Westfield, with a gathering afterward at the Shriners Building, Presque Isle, to celebrate the life of James. Those who wish may make donations in support of the family, P.O. Box 453, Mars Hill, ME 04758. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
JAMES THERIAULT
