Williams, James (Jim) L., 65, of Woodland, at Woodland, on July 4, 2011. Friends and family may call July 6, from 6-8 p.m. at Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou. A funeral service will be held on July 7, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
WOODLAND – James (Jim) L. Williams, 65, beloved husband of Kathy Williams, passed away Monday, July 4, at his home. Jim was born on Christmas Day in 1945, in Caribou, the son of Matthew and Helen (Hemberg) Williams.
After graduating from Caribou High School, Jim attended Maine Vocational Technical College, then worked for Mechanical Services in the Portland area. In 1967, he moved home to help work the family farm, while also working for Dead River until 1975. During the next twelve years, Jim farmed 120 acres of potatoes, and though he left farming, he loved working the fields with his Massey Ferguson, aka “Maggie”. In 1987, he joined ACAP as an Employment and Training Field Representative until he retired in 2009. He married Kathy in 2000, and had eleven wonderful years together. Jim was a past member of the Central Aroostook Young Farmers, Past President of the Caribou Jaycees, Past President of the Caribou Snowmobile Club, Past Vice President of the Caribou ATV Club, and an instructor for the Maine Oil Dealers Association for ten years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Seth and Karlyn Williams of Caribou, Kristen and Ron Hanson of Scarborough and step children, Shannon Martin of Caribou, and Jason Francisco of Caribou. He is also survived by his brother Matthew Williams and his wife Pati of Woodland. He leaves behind his grandchildren Delaney Williams, Erica Hanson and Emily Hanson. Jim was predeceased by his parents.
Friends and family may call on Wednesday, July 6, from 6-8 p.m. at Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover Street, Caribou. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 7, 1 p.m. at the funeral home, the Reverend Philip Devaney officiating. Interment will directly follow services at the New Sweden Cemetery. Following interment, there will be a reception at the First Baptist Church in Stockholm. Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Jefferson Cary Foundation, 163 Van Buren Rd, Caribou, ME 04736. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.
