James Connery Driscoll

Ellsworth-James Connery Driscoll III, 71, of Ellsworth, ME died Monday, January 2, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence in Portland, ME after nearly a decade living with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in Norwalk, CT, on September 23, 1951, of the late James C. Driscoll, Jr. and Claire Devine Driscoll. He graduated from Immaculate High School in 1969, was a member of the Class of 1973 at the College of the Holy Cross and went on to Fordham Law, from which he received a Juris Doctor in 1976. He practiced Law in Bethel, CT. Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy; his son, Christopher Driscoll and his partner, Gwen Eckley, of Jericho, VT; his daughter, Erin Driscoll and her children, Indiana Meserve Caso and William James Connery Caso of Bethel, CT; his daughter, Kate Driscoll and her partner, Anthony Mintos of Santa Monica, CA; his stepson, Brian Dorsey of Sandy Hook, CT; his stepdaughter, Jessica Gutchess, her husband Dan, their children Avery May Gutchess and Harrison Ryker Gutchess of Carlisle, MA; his stepdaughter Erin Dennis, her husband, Brian of Indian Head, MD; his sister, Ellen Moy, her husband, Quincy of Kennebunk, ME; and his sister, Jane Driscoll of South Portland, ME. Jim is also survived by his uncle and aunt, William and Marie Devine, of Norwalk, CT, as well as his aunt, Elaine Devine Mullen, of Jupiter, FL, and numerous cousins. His brother-in-law, Jared E. Parr, predeceased him. Jim’s family is so appreciative of the professional and loving care provided by the staff on the C Wing of St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence. Bumpa to his grandchildren, Jim was known for his hospitality and sharing his love of Maine – especially Washington County. From epic canoe trips up the West Branch of the Narraguagus, hikes up Tunk Mountain, kayaking on Pleasant Bay, or riding up in the blueberry barrens just to listen to the silence, Jim had an infectious enthusiasm for all of it. He loved it when people were all together, having a good time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, on Saturday, January, 7, 2023 at 11 AM. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. To view Jim’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to make a charitable contribution in Jim’s memory to Downeast Community Partners, 248 Bucksport Road, Ellsworth, ME 04605, designated to Friendship Cottage in Blue Hill, ME. To give online: https://bit.ly/JimDriscoll