Obituary for James Elmer Bray
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Stonington
James E. Bray, 83, passed away October 18, 2022, from complications from a heart attack following declining health over the last couple of years. He was born in Stonington, May 30, 1939, the son of Lawrence and Rose (Blastow) Bray.
He grew up in Stonington and graduated from high school in 1957. He then went to Augusta to school to become a CPA. He joined the Army Reserves and served for 17 years. He later worked in a mental institution for a couple of years and then worked as a bookkeeper for a trucking company in Skowhegan for a few years. James moved back to Stonington in the 70’s and established his CPA business. He belonged to the American Legion and IOOF for many years.
James was always an independent and outgoing person. He loved to talk and catch upon all the news around town. He also liked jigsaw puzzles and playing Skip-Bo.
He is survived by his sister, Annie Cassidy, St. Albans; brother, Junior and wife Joyce, Stonington; brothers-in-law, Stanley Joyce, Deer Isle and Lindon Eaton, New Palt, NY; also, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grand nephews; and many longtime friends. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Robert, and wife Barbara; sister, Mary and husband Roger Lee; sister, Laura Joyce; sister Lenora Burton; nephews, Lawrence Burton, Michael Cassidy and Brian Bray.
There will be a graveside service at a later date.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St. Ellsworth
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Stonington
James E. Bray, 83, passed away October 18, 2022, from complications from a heart attack following declining health over the last couple of years. He was born in Stonington, May 30, 1939, the son of Lawrence and Rose (Blastow) Bray.
He grew up in Stonington and graduated from high school in 1957. He then went to Augusta to school to become a CPA. He joined the Army Reserves and served for 17 years. He later worked in a mental institution for a couple of years and then worked as a bookkeeper for a trucking company in Skowhegan for a few years. James moved back to Stonington in the 70’s and established his CPA business. He belonged to the American Legion and IOOF for many years.
James was always an independent and outgoing person. He loved to talk and catch upon all the news around town. He also liked jigsaw puzzles and playing Skip-Bo.
He is survived by his sister, Annie Cassidy, St. Albans; brother, Junior and wife Joyce, Stonington; brothers-in-law, Stanley Joyce, Deer Isle and Lindon Eaton, New Palt, NY; also, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grand nephews; and many longtime friends. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Robert, and wife Barbara; sister, Mary and husband Roger Lee; sister, Laura Joyce; sister Lenora Burton; nephews, Lawrence Burton, Michael Cassidy and Brian Bray.
There will be a graveside service at a later date.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St. Ellsworth
Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com