OTIS and BANGOR - James "Mickey" A. Kearns, 93, died June 27, 2013, at a Bangor nursing home. He was born Nov. 11, 1919, in Bangor, son of Thomas and Catherine (Slager) Kearns.
Mickey served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from the airport department as supervisor of airport maintenance for the City of Bangor. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mickey was very proud of becoming a member of the Biggest Buck Club in 1969. He loved the great outdoors, especially the time he spent at camp on Beach Hill Pond. Mickey was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Mickey is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce M. (Bridgham) Kearns; two sons, James R. Kearns and wife, Joan, of Ellsworth and Alfred T. Kearns and wife, Kim, of Bangor; two daughters, Jeanne Kearns of Half Moon Bay, Calif., and Barbara DeCarolis and husband, Nino, of Carmichael, Calif.; grandchildren, Karen, Kathy, Mark, Jeff, Ricky, Jenny, Jimmy Jr., Kelli, Cyndi, Eric, Dawn, Kenneth and Ryan; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Ann "Florance" Passamano of Cromwell, Conn.; brother, Robert "Bobby" Kearns of San Francisco; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mickey was predeceased by his first wife, Beulah (McKay) Kearns; son, Charles Kearns; stepdaughter, Patricia Leach; grandchild, Megan Senter; and 12 siblings. The family thanks the staff at the Maine Veterans Home, Bangor, for the loving care they provided to Mickey "Grampa."
A memorial service will be held noon, Wednesday, July 3, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, with the Rev. Grace Bartlett, First Congregational Church, Brewer, officiating, and relatives and friends are welcome to call 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, after the service. The family invites relative and friends to share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor, after the interment. Those who wish to remember Mickey in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the Maine Veteran's Home, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.
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December 3, 2013
DARLENE TREJO
WE LOVE YOU GREAT UNCLE MICKEY,I WILL FOREVER REGRET THAT I DIDNT GET THE CHANCE TO SEE YOU ONE MORE TIME..BUT I HAVE SUCH GOOD MEMORIES OF YOU AND GRANDPA.(TUCKER)IT GIVES ME PEACE KNOWING THAT YOU ALL WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN..
July 12, 2013
July 3, 2013
Stella O'Connor
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all as you go though this difficult time. May the White Light surround you all.
July 3, 2013
Ron & Rockie
Godspeed, Mickey!
July 3, 2013
Al, Kim, Ken, & Ryan,
Our love and our thoughts are with you as you go through this very difficult time ... today and in the days to
follow.
Wish we could of stayed longer.
Love you guys,
Ron & Rockie
July 2, 2013
I have many memories of Micky that bring a smile to my face...boat rides on Beach Hill, teasing my Mom Sheila and many more. I hope your memories bring you comfort during this time.
With Sympathy,
Lisa Geaghan Keister
July 2, 2013
Ryan loved you very much and I love Ryan, so I am sad you are gone, even though I didn't know you, I wish you peace.
Candi Hackett
July 1, 2013
Lisa & Jerry Sherman
Cyndi & family. So very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.
June 30, 2013
BARBARA KEARNS DECAROLIS
June 30, 2013
Dawn Lepage
Oh Grampa,
Thank goodness for you and all of the memories you gave us, on Palm St and at Beech Hill. From teaching us to mow the grass with the rotary push mower to catching minnows in the trap under the dock to yelling at us to wipe our feet and legs before walking through camp...you will forever be in our hearts. We love you.
June 30, 2013
BARBARA KEARNS DECAROLIS
MY DAD, YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER EVEN IN HIGHSCHOOL YOU ANSWERING THE PHONE FOR ME AND CALLING OUT BABY MICK TELEPHONE AND I USED TO HAVE A FIT A NICKNAME THAT STUCK WITH ME FOREVER. REMEMBERING ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER REST IN PEACE WITH ALL MY LOVE
June 30, 2013
BARBARA KEARNS DECAROLIS
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BARBARA KEARNS DECAROLIS
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BARBARA KEARNS DECAROLIS
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BARBARA KEARNS DECAROLIS
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BARBARA KEARNS DECAROLIS
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BARBARA KEARNS DECAROLIS
June 29, 2013
Dennis and Debbie Smith
Cyndi so sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts to you and your family at this sad time.
June 29, 2013
Mickey you treated me as blood not s step grandson,I will for ever respest you! Love, Alden
June 29, 2013
Cynthia Kearns
Uncle Mickey, you are forever in my heart. Whenever we'd make it to Maine my father (Richard Kearns) would always stop by to visit, from Palm St. to Beech Hill. I'm sure you're up in heaven with Barbara, Dodo, Tucker, my dad, grammy and all the others who have gone before you, catching up on all the news! Those who have loved you will see you again some day. Until then all my love and sympathy to your family members.
June 29, 2013
Alden Goode
The lake hasn't been the same for two years.
June 29, 2013
Abby Goode
When I'm at Beech Hill this summer, I'll think of how he used to drive by in his truck and yell "Hey Goode!!" and we would yell back "Hey Micky!!" He will be missed always and forever. Thoughts go out to the family.
June 29, 2013
Al and Kim Kearns
Dad,
Our hearts are broken ,the tears run freely, but we know we can heal quickly because of the love and memories you have given us. You will never be forgotten and you will be forever missed. We love you Dad ! May you dance in heaven forever.
June 29, 2013
Janet Goode
Kearns family, sorry for your loss. When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories of our dear Micky can help. Keep those Johnny-Jump-Ups blooming for us, Mr. Beech Hill.
June 29, 2013
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to the Kearns family today, we are so sorry for your loss.
Joanne & Jack Kennedy
June 29, 2013
Joyce Goode
Micky was a friendly,caring man. He was always ready to help when help was needed. I can see him now walking down the camp road with his wife, Joyce. My deepest sympathy to his family.
June 29, 2013
Al and Kim Kearns
Dad,
Our hearts are broken, the tears run freely, but we know we can heal quickly because of the love and memories you have given us. You will never be forgotten and you will be forever missed. We love you Dad ! May you dance in heaven forever. Al and Kim
June 29, 2013
Peter Pooler
Barbara -so sorry to hear about your father ,please accept my condolences ...
June 29, 2013
Brian Geaghan
Anyone that ever knew Mickey is sad at his passing. My love of Beech Hill Pond came straight from the Kearns family. In fact- our cottage was found by him and we'd not have it without his help. The fish might be a little more comfortable going forward as nobody caught more at our lake than him. Grab a shovel and fill a few potholes in his honor!
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