WINTERPORT and MARS HILL – James “Jamie” Henry Tweedie Jr., 59, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at a Brewer rehabilitation center. He was born Oct. 9, 1952, in Presque Isle, the oldest son of James Henry Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” Edwina (Hersey) Tweedie.
After graduating from Central Aroostook High School in 1970, Jamie went on to have a long career in transportation logistics. He was an avid sports enthusiast, especially with a great fondness for all Boston teams.
He is survived by his father, James Sr. and stepmother, Marie Tweedie, of Robinson; two sons, James H. Tweedie III of Old Orchard Beach and Tyler Baham of Denham Springs, La.; and two daughters, Jessica Harding of Easton and India Tweedie of Winterport. He also leaves behind six precious grandchildren, Toria, Alanah, Elijah, Isla, Jaxon and Evie; a sister, Patricia McCrum and her husband, David, of Mars Hill; two brothers, Michael Tweedie and his wife, Susan, and Joseph Tweedie and his wife, Julie, all of Robinson; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and his two dogs, Bridget and Bob, which were his faithful companions. Predeceasing him into the kingdom of heaven and waiting to greet him was his beloved mother; and very special brother, Tim.
Friends may call 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Parish of the Precious Blood, Mars Hill, where a Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 a.m. with the Rev. Raymond Morency, celebrant. Spring interment will be at Pierce Cemetery, Mars Hill. Donations may be made in his memory to Kennedy & Krieger Foundation, 707 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.duncan-graves.com.