Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

THOMASTON - James M. "Jamie" Ross, II, 29, died unexpectedly, Monday, May 5, 2008.
Born at Rockport, June 6, 1978, he was the son of James M. and Tammy Paulsen Ross. Jamie was educated in Thomaston schools.
Very active in athletics, Jamie was awarded a presidential certificate as the fastest runner in his school. He also participated on the soccer team, where he had the distinction of scoring the most goals in one season. Jamie enjoyed basketball and could often be found at the Rockland Rec Center playing in one of the men's league games.
One of his greatest joys was spending time with his son Noah. Together they enjoyed playing video games, even when Noah was the winner.
Jamie's family remembered he was a very talented young man. He wrote numerous poems and enjoyed studying art. He had an extensive collection of art books that he had acquired from friends and people who knew he would appreciate them. As well as art books, Jamie enjoyed reading the Bible and found great strength from its quotes.
His mother said he had a forgiving soul. She said that even when they were mad at each other he would have moved on less than an hour later and be up to his old tricks of making them laugh.
Jamie is survived by his father and step-mother, James M. "Mike" & Cindy Ross of Thomaston; his mother, Tammy Benner of Rockland; his son, Noah Ross and his son's mother, Miranda Noble both of China; his maternal grandparents, Shirley and Milton Wooster of Thomaston, Donald and Betty Paulsen of South Thomaston; his maternal great-grandmother, Doris Paulsen of Rockland; his paternal grandmother, Sylvia Ross of Rockland; his paternal grandfather, John Ross and his wife Jan of Lynnfield Center, Massachusetts; his brothers, Essie, Jake, and Josh Ross all of Thomaston; his sisters, Ashley Benner and her companion Mike Beal of Tenants Harbor, Chelsey Benner and her companion Travis Doughty of Cushing; his aunts, Lori Benner and her husband Steve of Warren, Judy Emery of Camden; uncles, Donald Paulsen and his wife Cathy of Cushing, Jack Ross of Rockland, Joe Ross of Rockland, Bradley Ross, Brian Ross both of Lynnfield, Massachusetts, Mark Bemis and his wife Julie of Warren; a niece Ava Rose Beal of Tenants Harbor; one nephew, Jace Doughty of Cushing; and many friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Thomaston Baptist Church, The Reverend Wayne Sawyer will officiate. A gathering in Jamie's memory will be held at his father's home on Sunset Street in Thomaston immediately following.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 87 Elm Street, Suite 206, Camden, Maine 04843.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.