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James A. Spofford

1937 - 2022

James A. Spofford obituary, 1937-2022, Wells, ME

BORN

1937

DIED

2022

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Bibber Memorial Chapel - Wells

111 Chapel Road

Wells, Maine

James Spofford Obituary

On Friday, December 9, 2022, James A. Spofford, 85, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. Born on July 7, 1937 in Hillsboro, NH, Jim spent most of his youth in Bennington, VT, graduating from Bennington High School in 1957. Jim was employed by Globe Union in Bennington throughout his entire career. After an early retirement, Jim enjoyed working at The Equinox Golf Course in Manchester. Jim loved the outdoors, especially golfing and hunting. More than anything, Jim was a true family man. He was kind and generous, and all who met him immediately loved him.

Jim was predeceased by: his father, Roy Spofford; mother, Helena (Quackenbush) Spofford; brother, Avery "Touk" Spofford; sister, Beatrice "Bea" Lancto; and his beloved wife of over 50 years, Merriom (Read) Spofford. He is survived by: his sons, Raymond and his wife Sandy and Steven and his wife, Megan; grandchildren, Jacob, Noel and Ainsley Spofford; step-grandchildren, Chuck Lashinsky and Katie Baggs; and several nieces and nephews.

A private funeral will be held for family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jim's name to Hospice of Southern Maine, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence please visit Jim's Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd., Wells, ME 04090.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Manchester Journal on Dec. 13, 2022.

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Mike Hall

December 28, 2022

I worked with Jim back in the late 70's early 80's at Globe Union. He was a great man and a good supervisor. It's nice to see that he enjoyed his retirement years. My condolences to his family.

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Lisa Lancto McLain

December 13, 2022

R.I. P. Uncle Jim. You will be so missed by all. You were the kindest, caring, and gentle man that I ever knew. I will miss you so much. Love you forever.

John spofford

December 13, 2022

One of my cousins. I´m so sad to hear this news. Family members can contact me to assist in the spofford family history.
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