John Ethan Alexander Bertram

John Ethan “E-man”, age 32, passed away on December 14th, 2022. He was born on May 22nd, 1990 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. He grew up splitting his time between Nova Scotia and Massachusetts. After graduating from Algonquin Regional High School, he went on to attend The Landing School in Arundel, Maine. There he received certifications in wooden boat building and marine systems technology. Since that time, he developed his talents in wood working, carving, finish carpentry, and sailing. Ethan was incredibly compassionate, loving, and full of positive energy. He left his mark on everyone he met on his path in life. He will be remembered for his smile, his joyful laugh, and his love of adventure. He is survived by his Mother, Doris Bertram-Morin and Step Father Arthur Morin of Wells, ME; his Father, John Scott Bertram and Yvonne Jeffery of Gilberts Cove, Nova Scotia; Brother, John Benjamin Bertram and wife Alexis of Hampton NH; Sister, Andrea Bertram of Kennebunk ME, his beloved dog Nia, Step-Brother Richard Morin and his wife Chiemi of Dedham, MA, his Nephew Hunter and Niece Hana Morin. He also leaves his Uncle, George Prehatin; Heidi and Adrian Bertram; Dean and Rebecca Martino and countless friends he has made along the way of his many adventures. He was predeceased by Uncle, John Douglas Bertram; Aunt, Lawrie Ann Bertram; Step-Brother, Sean Morin; Paternal grandparents Robert and Patricia Bertram; and Maternal grandparents George and Josephine Prehatin. A celebration of life is planned for Thursday December 22nd at 1PM at Seven Mile Road Church located at 71 Portland Rd, Kennebunk, ME. An additional celebration of life will be planned in the Spring of 2023 in Nova Scotia where he will be laid to rest. If you would like to make a donation in honor of Ethan’s life, we ask for donations to be made in his name to any of the following community resources: York County Shelter Programs https://www.yorkcountyshelterprograms.com/ Seven Mile Road Church https://www.sevenmileroad.org/ Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. To leave a message of condolence click on John Ethan's Remember Page.