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James Burdick Obituary
LEWISTON -- James Albert Burdick, 93, of Poland, died peacefully in Lewiston on April 15, 2011, after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of Maine and was born on Feb. 26, 1918.
He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Janice B. Burdick; and his parents, Albert and Edith Burdick. He is survived by two sons, Jon D. Burdick and his wife Celeste of Bradenton, Fla., and Joey M. Burdick of Cumberland. He leaves two grandchildren, Laura and her husband Richard Powers of San Diego, Calif., and Maria Burdick of Boulder, Colo. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends.
He graduated from Edward Little High School, Auburn, in 1936 and attended Northeastern Business College. Jim was a World War II veteran serving in Italy. After the war, he owned and operated J.A. Burdick, a local painting contracting company, which later became Yarmouth Paint Company.
He and Janice retired to the family farm in Poland in 1978. They enjoyed many happy times at the family cottage on Upper Range Pond with family and friends. They shared many rounds of golf with friends and family at Poland Springs Golf Course. Jim spent his later life engaged in tinkering and maintaining his beloved property.
He was a regular at Cole Farms restaurant in Gray. He was the last survivor of a group of friends who met regularly over the years, sharing many stories and laughs with each other. The Burdick family will always be grateful for the special attention Jim received from the waitresses at Cole Farms.
Graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Yarmouth on June 11, 2011, at 11 a.m. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share your condolences, memories and tributes with the Burdick family.
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Janice Herrick
June 21, 2011
I was named after Janice Burdick, I grew up with the Burdicks in Yarmouth for a few years, Rembering Jimmy bouncing me on his knee to put me to sleep many times to get me to sleep so they could play cards etc, My mom was Kitty Woods and dad was Frank, They all r missed!!! Life goes on and prayers to Jon and Joey!!!
May 2, 2011
Jon and Joey, your dad and my dad were friends for a lot of years. After our dad died, Hazel and I were at Coles with your Dad and Mary. Jim kept saying, "I cant believe Kent died. I'm the last one left. There were years of supper at Coles with your parents, Dad, and Hazel followed by cribbage on Monday night. Supper on Wednesday and Friday nights and breakfast on Sundays. You could set your watches by their punctuality!! In the last few years Jim's neighbor Mary Torrey came with him to Cole's and Dad and Hazel were there, too. What a 4some they were. I often drove them up and back in the last couple of years and I enjoyed the joking and laughter, too. I'm delighted they all had each other.
Nelson and Candace Smith
Cynthia Wellito
May 1, 2011
I just read about Jim's passing and will miss him. Like many people who's lives he touched, with his sweet, kind manner,there will be a void. I helped Jim every so often with tidying up his home in Poland. I knew Jim when he had his black cat. Jim liked sitting by his wood stove from the wood he would bring in himself! He loved reading the paper or doing his crossword puzzles. We would talk about current events or share a good laugh and a cup of coffee. He was determined to stay at home and he did!
I hope Jim's family has many fond memories to share and think of, when they remember Jim, I know I will.
Fondly,
Cynthia Wellito and family
April 30, 2011
Jon & Joey,
I just learned of your Fathers passing. He was truely a Yarmouth legend and the two of you were always considered a part of the Baker family during our wonderful school years together.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours,
Love ya Guys, Gregg Baker & Family
April 29, 2011
As a former resident of Yarmouth for 32 years I bought many, many gallons of Benjamin Moore paint from Moose. I also looked forward to seeing them at the Poland Spring Country Club. They had a wonderful horn attached to their golf cart that Moose took great delight in sounding.
I was not aware that Babs had predeceased him, so please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of both your parents. They were very special people, and I will never forget them.
Marty Corey, Poland, ME
Cindy McDermott Smith
April 27, 2011
Jon, Joey and family - I am very sorry to hear of your Dad passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
April 27, 2011
Dear Joe and John.
I was so sad to hear about your Dad...The last time I heard about your Dad was when I bumped into John at the airport and John was telling me he was struggling a little bit but still out there trying to chop his own wood...at 92!
I wanted to let you both know that your Dad was one of the first men who actually taught and trusted me with some life skills...painting. I still remember him teaching proper paint strokes, how to carry an up-right ladder, etc....many fond summer memories as part of the Yarmouth Paint company crew...especially being able to spend time with one of best freinds, Joe....except Joe when we lost the rolls of wall paper!
God Speed to all and know that i am thinking of you both.
Your friend,
Jeff Merrill
April 26, 2011
Jon and Joey, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope happy memories, family and friends help you through this time.
God Bless....
Donna (Greene) Strout
Ann Gagne
April 25, 2011
And how can you not think of Jimmy and not hear of the clang of horseshoes, watching the waterskiing, and the wonderful times on Upper Range Pond. And the dogs, Cain, the Boxer and Freda, the German Shepherd wiping out an entire dinner on the Anderson's picnic table because she had to follow Jimmy in the boat and the picnic table was in the way. You have to remember the good times! Be sad, but then, remember all the good times and the memories.
Julie Cyr
April 24, 2011
Joey and family..My deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your loved one. I know that you now have an angel watching over you. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Julie Cyr
April 24, 2011
Jon, Joey and Family-Jim will be missed by many, as in his 93 years, he touched many lives, especially being a great friend to our family.
Kent and Jean Hilton
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