HAMPDEN – James “Jim” Hollis Condon, 60, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 17, 2012, at a Bangor hospital.
James was born in Bangor, son of Hollis E. and Barbara (Pinkham) Condon.
Jim grew up and attended Hampden schools. He was a 1970 graduate of Hampden Academy. Jim worked at Rawcliffe’s Garage, Hampden, for many years. He had an interest in motorcycles, gardening and plants, yet an even stronger interest in music. Jim got his musical start by playing his grandfather’s banjo as a child and later the bass guitar, which developed into a lifelong passion and hobby. Jim will be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, uncle, companion and friend.
Jim is survived by his parents, Hollis and Barbara Condon of Hampden; son, Ryan R. Condon and wife, Adrien, of Waialua, Hawaii; sister, Mary Johnson and husband, Fred, of Eagle River, Alaska; an expected granddaughter, Paige C. Condon; nephews, Matthew and Cameron Johnson of Alaska; companion, Reva Newey of Winterport; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends may visit 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home, 45 Western Ave., Hampden, where a funeral service will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, with the Rev. David Nicol officiating. Memorial contributions in Jim’s honor may be made to WERU Community Radio, P.O. Box 170, East Orland, ME 04431. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through
www.hampdengilpatrick.com.