PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Lois James, 85, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at a Presque Isle health care facility. She was born on July 4, 1932, in Presque Isle, the daughter of Allen and Chrystal (Walton) Kidney.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was proud to be a farmer’s daughter and wife, and her family came first in everything. She is survived by her son, Stephen Paul James of Presque Isle, a daughter, Ann Marie Joles and her husband, Christopher, of Bangor, a brother, Richard Kidney and his wife, Lillian, of Presque Isle, a sister, Shirley Chase and her husband, Donald, of Virginia, as well as a granddaughter, Alexzea Marie James Joles of Bangor. She was predeceased by her husband, Don James, in 2016, a daughter, Linda James, in 1973, and two brothers, Clayton and Arnold Kidney.
Relatives and friends called from 12-1 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2018, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held later this spring at Fairmount Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Central Aroostook Humane Society, 26 Cross Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769. The family wishes to thank all the staff at the Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Home and Hospice Care for all the care and support. Online condolences may be shared at www.duncan-graves.com
