BANGOR – James “Jim” Mansur, 74, died peacefully in his sleep Nov. 20, 2011, at a Bangor health care facility. He was born Sept. 17, 1937, in Bangor, the son of Charles and Audrey Campbell Mansur.
Jim was a member of Bangor High School, class of 1957, and spent six years in the U.S. Army Reserve. He retired from Bangor Hydro Electric Co. and was a proud and active member of St. Andrews Masonic Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Anah Temple Shrine for 50 years. He supported and volunteered for many years at Bangor Children’s Learning Center. Jim could often be found each morning at Dunkin’ Donuts on Main Street sharing his stories and mischievous smile with his friends.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Charles Jr.; his sister, Ruth Townson; his niece, Pamela Townson; and nephew, James John Mansur. Surviving are his sister, Florence Jack of Parkville, Mo.; brother, William Mansur of Bangor; his sister, Bonny Parent and her husband, Ed, of Hampden; several nieces and nephews.
There will be a private gathering for family to remember Jim. Gifts in his memory may be made to Bangor Learning Center, 294 Union St., Suite 3, Bangor, ME 04401 or online at www.ChildrensLearningCenter.org. Arrangements by Memorial Alternatives, 205 Center St., Bangor.