John Files

John Davis Files
GORHAM - John Davis Files, of Fort Hill Road, died on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.
He was born in Gorham on Sept. 27, 1927, the son of Earle and Merle Davis Files. John was a 1945 graduate of Gorham High School where he was the class valedictorian. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from the University of Maine at Orono.
John worked for many years as an R.F.D. carrier for the post office. He was a people person and he loved to talk. He enjoyed skiing and built one of the first ski-tows in Gorham with Bob Mountain on Alden's Hill at age 17.
John was a member of the Kiwanis Club where he built the Kiwanis ski-tow where many of the children in Gorham first learned to ski. He built two camps, on Little Sebago Lake and a chalet on Mt. Abrams. John also remodeled a large farm house on Fort Hill Road.
He was an avid fisherman, hunter, especially bird hunting and watching a beautiful English settler running through the woods. John was a skier and especially enjoyed gardening where he gave away his produce to family and friends. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Mayflower Organization where he was involved in genealogy and traced his family roots back to the 15th century.
He was married to Annabelle Wood who survives him. In addition to his wife, survivors include his sons, John Cameron Files and his wife Julia, and Scott Davis Files; his grandchildren, Christian Files and wife Samantha, and Michael Files and wife Meredith; three great-grandchildren, Jayden Files, Annabelle and Cassidy Files; and two special first cousins, Mary Martin and husband Rodney, and George and Louise Files.
Per John's wishes there will be no services at this time. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to:
Hospice of Southern Maine
180 U.S. Route One, #1
Scarborough, Maine 04074