Caldwell, James H., 84, Caswell, in Caribou, December 10, 2008. Spring interment with military honors will be held at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Caribou. Arrangements are in the care of the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
CASWELL – James H. Caldwell, 84, husband of Tressa E. Caldwell, passed away Wednesday morning December 10, 2008 at a Caribou healthcare facility, after an extended illness, with his family by his side. A lifelong resident of Caswell, James was born July 13, 1924, the son of Robert H. and Hazel (Jensen) Caldwell. Mr. Caldwell attended Caswell schools and was a member of the former Caswell Methodist Church. He was married to Tressa E. Bubar on June 28, 1947 in Caribou by the Rev. John Gorman and served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater as an Infantryman with the 132nd Infantry Regiment, Americal Division, earning the Combat infantryman’s Badge and several other awards and decorations. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW Lister-Knowlton Post Number 9389, Caribou. James enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming and raising fish in the farm ponds. James lived his entire life on the farm in Caswell with his wife Tressa and their children and enjoyed frequent visits from their grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was self-employed as a potato farmer on the family farm in Caswell for many years and also worked on the former Loring Air Force Base, Civil Engineering Road and Grounds Section.
James is survived by his loving wife and best friend of sixty-one years, Mrs. Tressa E. Caldwell of Caswell; two sons, John and Cliff Caldwell, both of Caswell; four daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and John Hotelling of Limestone, Judy Caldwell of Caswell, Sally and Bruce Woodward of Yuma, AZ, Kathy Caldwell and Scott Leavitt of Fort Fairfield; one sister, Ellen Newman of Goldsboro, S.C.; thirteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He will also be sadly missed by his dog Tigger. In addition to his parents, Mr. Caldwell was predeceased by two brothers, Burton and Andrew J. Caldwell.
Friends called Friday, December 12, 2008 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main Street, Fort Fairfield, where a service of rememberance was conducted at 1 p.m. by the officers and members of the VFW Lister-Knowlton Post Number 9389, Caribou. The funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Amuzzini officiating. Spring interment with military honors will be held at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Caribou. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments was held at the Limestone Masonic Lodge Number 214, Main Street, Limestone, followed the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in memory of Mr. Caldwell to the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 37 Lombard Road, Caribou, 04736. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
