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James Fitton Obituary
He was born in North Vassalboro on March 25, 1923, the son of William H. and Mary Elizabeth (Peace) Fitton.
Mr. Fitton was a 1941 graduate of Waterville High School and served four years in the Army Air Corps. He worked for Fayscott, Hollingsworth & Whitney, and Keyes Fibre Co. in the engineering department, retiring in 1988. He served on the Waterville City Council, as alderman for Waterville and on the Waterville Water District Board. He was a former member of the Masons, and enjoyed motorcycling, woodworking, golfing, bowling, and spending time with his family on Great Pond at the camp he built.
He was predeceased by his parents; his first wife, Mary, who died in 1968; brothers Arnold, Herbert and William Fitton; and his two sisters, Doris Clark and Florence Lewis.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn (Weymouth) Fitton, of Winslow, whom he married in 1970; four sons, James and Kathleen Fitton and Paul and Kathy Fitton, of Texas, Keith and Tina Fitton and Michael Fitton and Linda Wilson, of Waterville; daughter Bonnie Brady and husband Thomas of Portland; step-daughter Dawn Weymouth and Dan Palow of Fairfield; step-son Scott and Lorraine Weymouth of North Attleboro, Mass.; brother Kenneth and June Fitton of Coward, S.C.; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville. A reception will follow at the Waterville Veterans of Foreign Wars at 3 p.m.
Arrangements are with the Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. Condolences and memories may be shared in the guestbook at www.gallantfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jeanie Wynne
May 25, 2011
So very sorry to hear of Uncle Jimmy's passing. He will greatly be missed by friends & family. He had such a great sense of humor & I always remember him making me smile even when I was a young child! Sorry the distance in miles has not kept us in touch but the closeness at heart will always hold fond memories. Blessings to the family! With sympathy, his niece, Jeanie Lewis Wynne
paula dickerson
May 18, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your lost Thinking about you all Take Care Paula O'Connor-Dickerson
Keith Fitton
May 17, 2011
What a great man.I will miss you and all the things that you have taught me. Forever your son
janice Welch(King)
May 17, 2011
Sending My Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Jimmy Fitton.I have many great memories of visiting the house on Canabas Ave, where we lived right down the road in Jimmies old first house @ 33.My prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Dave and Peggy Herard
May 16, 2011
Dear Paul and Kathy and family, we are sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We remember him fondly. You are all in our prayers.
Linda Rowe
May 16, 2011
Sorry to hear of you loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tina Smith Lewis Vickery
May 15, 2011
Dear Marilyn and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Jimmy’s death. I have many happy memories of times shared with our families as a young child. I extend my very sincere condolences to each of you. Cherish your memories and take great comfort in the time that you had with him and the legacy that he has left each of us with his life and remarkable spirit.
Tina Smith (Lewis) Vickery
May 14, 2011
Mike,
Ted and Chris join me in extending sympathy to you and your family. I always enjoyed seeing your father on my walks on the camp road. So very sorry for your loss.
Nan Knauer
Clay Hall
May 14, 2011
My deepest sympathy for the loss of such a kind and gentle man. Everyone's lives are enriched by having known him!
Ruth Holst
May 14, 2011
To the Family of Jim Fitton:
So sad to hear of Jim's passing. So glad to have known him as a neighbor and a co worker at Keyes. May all of the wonderful memories you have of Jim make each day a little easier for you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott & Ruth Desmond Holst
Lois Rowe
May 14, 2011
Marilyn and all the family,
So sorry to read of Jim's passing. I will always think of him fondly and with a smile. I truly enjoyed working with him...he was one of the best. Please know that you are in my thoughts at this difficult time.
May 14, 2011
Brian, Matthew, and Catylin, We are so very sorry to hear about your grandfarther. our thoughts and prayer are with you Love Jim and Evelyn ( Mom and Dad Hall)
danny hann
May 14, 2011
to the fitton family
jim was a wonderful man. always had a smile on his face, and liked helping everyone. and was a good friend over the years. he will be sadley missed by all. sorry for your loss and deepest sympathy.are prayers and thoughts are with you .
danny & sandy hann
Roger Gagmon
May 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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