Foren, James A., 51, Presque Isle; in Presque Isle, May 25, 2009. Arrangements in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
PRESQUE ISLE – James A. Foren, age 51, died at his Lombard Street home in Presque Isle on Memorial Day, May 25, 2009, after a brief illness. Born on August 14, 1957 in Presque Isle, the youngest child of Carroll and Phyllis (Shaw) Foren. 
Jim lived in Easton most of his life. He brought joy and meaning to the lives of his parents and sparked their years of devoted service to the Central Aroostook Association for Retarded Children. Jim possessed an uncommon wisdom, a love of kindness and a deep appreciation of music. He attended the Presque Isle Wesleyan Church, participated in the Special Olympics, loved karaoke night, the Shrine Circus and parades.
Jim was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his four siblings and their spouses, Sheila and Oran Holmes, Jr., of Easton, Judy and Dan Wathen of Augusta, Wayne and Marjorie Foren of Burke, Virginia Gene and Roma Foren of Bangor; nieces and nephews, Lance Holmes, Kevin Holmes, Julanne Gilbert, Daniel Wathen, Laurie Deems-Flatten, Cheryl Ramey and Shawn Foren; and an aunt, Emily Shaw of Manchester; 15 grand-nieces and nephews.
The family is deeply appreciative for the love and kindness extended to Jim by the staff, past and present, of the Central Aroostook ARC and the opportunity Training Center, and his housemates. They provided him a home and became a vital part of Jim’s family.
Visitation began at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home on Church Street, Presque Isle. Funeral service followed at the same location at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Palmer officiating. Interment was at Mt. Shilo Cemetery in Easton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to the Central Aroostook ARC, PO Box 1245, Presque Isle, Maine 04769. Condolences may be expressed at duncan-graves.com.
