John Files

When my siblings and I had a 50th year wedding anniversary for my parents, I was making my way around the table of my parents' friends when I came to Deedee and John Files. They were in their early 70s but appeared much as I remembered them. John had one of those faces that don't change all that much as they go through life. My father had a grade school class photo and the young John Files in the photo is the easiest to recognize. Both John and Deedee are wonderful people and I was...

It has been said that when an elder passes away a library is lost. John Files was one of the most knowledgeable people on Gorham and New England history who I have ever met. I shall miss our Gorham history discussions but am so thankful to him for having them with me.

So sorry for your loss. I knew John thorough genealogy. He great such a nice sense of humor. May God wrap His comforting arms around during this time. Rita Weimer

To the Files family, Dede, John and Scott and their families. Our deepest sympathies. John and his family were my childhood neighbors. A wonderful family and many memories. Some that I recall....He called me "Matilda". He invited me over for fried smelts that he would catch. My mother used to pack us up to go to the wonderful camp he built and I loved the beautiful stone fireplace he built. My first waterski experience was at John's camp!! His gardens were fruitful with Peaches that Sonja and...

What a great hunting and fishing buddy We had a lot of good times and memories which will be, I'm sure, passed on
Dick Boyman

I have fond memories of John. My first patridge was taken while bird hunting with John and his pointer when I was 12 years old. He was a good man. - Scott Cressey, California

We will miss you John. Condolences to all your family. Love you Dede. Brenda and Arthur

A life well lived...

To the Files family,Gorham has lost a very special man. I remember him from my childhood days as a man who was always working on something, from the ski slope to the home he remodeled,to the classes where he taught us First Aid for the Ski Patrol,he was always busy with something, and still got the mail delivered ! Rest in Peace John