Jim was one of the nicest guys back in High School so I am not surprised he went on to be the nicest guy anywhere he went. I am glad that he is free now. Fly high Jim.
James W. Bertrand
October 8, 1962 ~ December 29, 2024
Resided in:
Sanford, Maine
James William Bertrand Jr, Lebanon, ME, born October 8, 1962, passed away December 29, 2024, at the age of 62.
Jim grew up in Dover, NH and later moved to Lebanon, ME for his freshman year. He graduated from Noble High School, Berwick ME, in 1982. He went on to receive his Masters in Engineering from Southern New Hampshire University. He worked many years for Textron/Collins and Aikman.
Jim had a friendly, kind heart and was loved by many. He was an engineer by day and a woodsman by night. Like so many Mainers, when he was not outside on his John Deere, clearing trees on his land, he was cutting and stacking his winter wood.
He was handy as hell and took great pride in the barn he built for his horses, his goat “Goatman” and chickens. Jimmy always had dogs. If Goatman wasn’t following him around, it was one of his dogs.
Jim was a proud gun owner and was not shy about his stance on gun rights. Robin and Bob would take him to the outdoor shooting range. He may have been shooting from a seated position, but he was out there having a good time.
Jimmy had the gift of artistry – drawing. He really could draw anything. During his teen years, his bedroom walls were covered with paper. He sketched in full color his 80’s album covers.
He loved his 80’s music: AC/DC, The Eagles, Foghat, Foreigner, J. Geils Band, Molly Hatchet, REO Speedwagon and believe it or not, John Denver – even though he always said he hated country music.
Jim was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis more than 15 years ago. For many years without proper medical treatment and care, his health declined and he lost his independence. With the help of his loving family, he was moved to Summer Commons where he received the care he needed. Even though he could not walk, Jimmy was not one to sit still. Once Jimmy got a mobile scooter, the antics ramped up a notch. Robin and Bob received numerous calls from Jimmy to rescue him. If his scooter wasn’t stuck in the woods, he had crashed or tipped over. It was always something, but he enjoyed this little bit of freedom. Sadly, the last several years Jimmy was bedridden, but he knew he was loved. His sisters and cousins visited him often and celebrated birthdays and holidays with him. Although Jimmy is gone, he will forever live in our hearts. Smile when you think of Jimmy and his great sense of humor and know he is no longer trapped in a diseased body. Jimmy’s soul is free.
He is survived by daughters Tanja Bertrand Prime, OH and Chelsea Bertrand Chagnon and husband Justin, ME; Grandchildren: Noah Prime, Issac Prime and Logan Chagnon; Mother: Connie Monroe Butler and Step-Dad, Lester J. Butler Jr, Phoenix, AZ;
Sisters: Robin Bertrand Maynard and husband Robert Maynard, ME; Christine (Tina) Bertrand with fiancé Alfredo (TJ) Dimalanta, NH; Julie Ann Butler with Kimball Lee, Phoenix, AZ; Aunts: Donna Onorato, NY, Gale Joyal, NH, Lucette Bertrand, NH and Sandy Binnet, NH; Nieces/Nephews: Stephanie, Steven, Adam, Jake, Jenna, Ashlyn, Brenden and Kristy; Cousins: Jerry, Cherrie (Toots), Brenda, Bonnie, Tracy, Darlene, Timmy, Linda, Bobby, Vicky, Diana, June.
Best friends: Greg Wilber, David Bissonnett, Ken Aucoin and Matt Bumford.
Preceded in death by great-grandmother Effie Timmons (Gramma T), grandparents, Alfred and Lillian Bertrand, James Monroe Sr; Father: James William Bertrand Sr;
Uncles: Alfred Bertrand Sr, Robert Bertrand Sr, David Bertrand and Robert Joyal.
Nephew: Joshua Garnett; Cousins: Robert (Bobby) Bertrand Jr., Pascal Bertrand, David Bertrand Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 16, 2025, 11:00am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – Parish of the Assumption,150 Central Ave. Dover, NH; followed by burial at Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover, NH.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local Humane Society or MS Society in Jimmy’s name.
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Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, May 16, 2025 11:00 am
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Parish of the Assumption
150 Central Ave
Dover, New Hampshire
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