Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

Where can one start when talking about Jim? He was a devoted father to his children and a loving husband to Lynn for 63 years. I first met Jim and Lynn when I started dating his daughter Janet back in 1991. This was just prior to the wedding of his and Lynn’s daughter Sarah. To say I was a bit tentative of this meeting would be an understatement yet from my first step inside his home I was welcomed and made a member of his family. Over the years as I came to know him and Lynn I realized this is how he treated everyone that was blessed enough to come into his presence. In the 24+ years Jim was in my life I observed that this was not a fluke this was Jim’s way. He welcomed everyone and made them feel no matter what they were special and cherished. I remember that sparkle in his eyes that would flash and the wit and wisdom he would share with all daily. One of my most treasured memories of Jim happened Christmas 1995 I was working oversea and in August of that year I had officially joined the family by wedding Janet in August of that year. Janet and our daughter Victoria had traveled from Virginia to Rockport for a Gillchrest Christmas. I called to talk to the Family from Saudi Arabia and after talking to Jim as he was handing the Phone back to Janet I said Love you Dad His reply was a simple “love you Son” I knew he meant it and I knew I was lucky and blessed to be loved by such a wonderful man. I have counted on his wisdom more times than I can count as I encountered problems in life ranging from home maintenance to raising a teenage daughter. These were just a few of the areas that Jim was a master in. His talents ranged far beyond most from woodworking to musical combine this with his wiliness to share them and he was man all should strive to emulate. The world has lost a shining light, Maine has lost a wonderful son, Lynne has lost a wonderful Husband, his children have lost a devoted loving father, his grandchildren have lost their beloved Pop-Pop and I have lost a tower of strength and wisdom that I will never be able fill. I love you Jim and miss you and always will.