James “Jim” Donald Burgess, Jr.
James “Jim” Donald Burgess, Jr.
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Jim will be deeply missed by his mother, Carole Banks; his stepmother, April Burgess; his sisters, Donna (Tim) Gibson; Bethany (Steve) Burrill; Danae (Loren) Rice; and by his brother, Sam (Ali Williams) Burgess; as well as nine nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in 2013 by his father, James "Don" Donald Burgess.
A private family service will be held to honor Jim's life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Midcoast Humane, 5 Industrial Park Way, Brunswick, ME 04011 at: https://midcoasthumane.org/donate/
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Rose Kaler
November 4, 2025
Jim was a friend of mine- So sorry to hear of his passing
Rose Kaler
November 4, 2025
Jim was a friend of mine. So sorry to hear the news of his passing.
Jason Bucknam Nappi Beer Guy
November 4, 2025
I met Jim 20 years ago at The Beverage Rack Redemption in Brunswick. It was so easy to be his friend. He loved to laugh and smiled very easily. He always put others first. Jim and I hiked a many times together. Miss his kindness.
Danae Rice
October 16, 2025
As an adult I realize how few teenage boys would have been patient and kind enough to give a little sister 5 years their junior much attention. I was lucky enough to have Jim for my older brother, though. One of my favorite memories of our childhood together was when he would let me play games with him on his SEGA Genesis. I have a really strong memory of playing a fighting game together, which I think was Streets of Rage II. There was a particular scene in the rain where it would get to a really intense part and he would have me stand in a corner where I was safe while he would fight off all the enemies so we could continue together. Even though he would have done better and gotten further on his own, and I was mostly a burden, he still included me and protected me. Thanks, Jim, for being a protective, inclusive, and loving big brother. I'm going to miss the mischievous grin you inherited from Dad. May you enjoy being together again until we can join you.
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Mike H.
October 15, 2025
Jim was my closest friend for several years, it's been a decade since we last spoke, I wanted to reconnect several times, but never did. So many fun memories. Too young !
Jeffry Chase
October 15, 2025
Truly sorry to hear of his passing. Jim and Igo way back. I remember a time he and I traveled to Lost Valley and snowboarded. He was intrigued that I was able to do a trick on the board. Little did he know I was actually trying to stay up.
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