James F Hamilton

Calais – James F. Hamilton, 78, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 at Atlantic Rehab & Nursing Center in Calais. Jim was born in Calais on May 21, 1932, son of the late Harold and Gwendolyn (Berry) Hamilton. After attending the Calais area schools, Jim’s family relocated to Massachusetts. He worked for Empire Fish Co. in Gloucester, MA, for many years until relocating back home to Calais in 1980. Jim then worked as a janitor for area churches, including the Calais United Methodist Church and St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, and also did yard work for many area families. He was a faithful member of the Calais United Methodist Church, Calais Rod & Gun Club, Happy Gang Senior Citizens, the Seniority Group, and was a volunteer for the Irene Chadbourne Food Pantry. Jim enjoyed woodworking, fishing, bicycling, gardening and photography. One of his most proud achievements was receiving a “20 Gallon Pin” from the American Red Cross, for whom he was a proud contributor for many years. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by an infant sister, Shirley Hamilton; and two cousins Catherine Hatton and Ora Preston. Surviving are his cousins Alice Robinson and her family of St. Stephen, NB, Marcia Smith and her family of Woolwich, Peter Berry and his family of Roque Bluffs, and Dale Berry and his family of Florida; very special neighbors Rick and Heidi Fitch and Marc and Betsy Barnard; and numerous other cousins and relatives.