DRESDEN – James I. Rockefeller, 76, died Monday, July 27, 2009, after a short illness. Jim was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Orland. He graduated from Morse High School, Bath, and proudly served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Jim made his living by selling and repairing small engine equipment and owned his own business in Exeter, N.H. He moved back to the Bath area in 1986 and enjoyed retirement in the home he built in Woolwich. Jim was predeceased by his first wife, Phyllis (Tardiff); his parents, James K and Pauline Rockefeller; and a beloved granddaughter, Kelley Seavey. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Claire; two sons, Dale C. Rockefeller and wife, Christine, of Greenland, N.H., and Richard Currier of Burnham; and three daughters, Diane Maune and husband, Jerry, of Fisherville, Ky., Valerie Seavey and husband, Randy, of Bernard and Nancy Foster and husband, Rodney, of Dresden. Jim was very proud of his 11 grandchildren. No formal service is planned. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Kennebec Tavern, 119 Commercial St., Bath. All family and friends are invited to come and lift a glass in Jim’s memory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s name to Morse High School, Class of 1951, care of Paul Burns, 2 Hanson Drive, Topsham, ME 04086. Online condolences may be placed at www.directcremationofmaine.com.
JAMES I. ROCKEFELLER
