James "Jaimie" Erskine

Cape Elizabeth- James G. “Jaimie” Erskine was born on December 21, 1967, in Portland, Maine, to Arvin “Gee” Erskine and Mary Norton Erskine. He passed away on January 31, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Polyarteritis Nodosa.

Raised in South Portland, Jaimie married Belinda J. Gardner on May 9, 1992. They made their home in Cape Elizabeth, where they lovingly raised their three children: Geoff, Andy, and Gracyn.

Jaimie had a lifelong love of children. He attended the Portland School for Nannies and worked as a preschool teacher at Building Blocks in South Portland. Over the years, he nannied for many families throughout Cape Elizabeth and South Portland, forming lasting bonds with the children he cared for. Cape Elizabeth remained his home from 1992 until his passing.

A devoted baseball enthusiast from childhood, Jaimie cherished family trips to Florida to attend Boston Red Sox spring training, where he enjoyed playing baseball and spending time with the players. His passion for the sport continued into adulthood, he coached Little League for his son Geoff’s team and later became a dedicated umpire, giving countless hours to the Little League community. In 2014, he proudly umpired at the Girls’ Softball Little League World Series in Oregon, marking his debut on ESPN. Even after becoming ill, he continued umpiring with approval to work games from his wheelchair. He served as Treasurer for District 6 Umpires until his passing.

While raising their children, Jaimie also operated his own landscaping business, J. Erskine Property Services, serving families and neighbors throughout the area.

Jaimie was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Gee Erskine, and his parents-in-law, Joel and Janice Gardner. He is survived by his wife, Belinda; sons Geoff and Andrew; daughter Grace; siblings Joseph (Sam), Link (Michelle), and Jarrod (Jolene); siblings-in-law Steven Gardner, Sabrena Gardner (Adam); and many nieces and nephews: Jean-Louis Alexander, Morgan Erskine, Katelin, Shane (Kelly), Noah and Brayden Erskine, Riley Moulton (Anthony), Makenzie and Philip Brackett, Jeremy Gardner, TJ (Katie) Gardner, and Keller Gardner, along with several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Jaimie will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need.

Jaimie’s visiting hours will be held at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of South Portland, 1024 Broadway, on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund.