James L. Fletcher

    Fletcher, James L., 55, May 2, 2011.  Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.  Graveside services to be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Linneus Cemetery.
    LEWISTON – James L. Fletcher, 55, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2011 after a long illness, surrounded by family and close friends. Jim was born in Portland on  March 18, 1956 to William and Norma Fletcher.
    He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army National Guard. On August 12, 1989 he married his best friend and the love of his life, Sheila Hutchinson. He was an over-the-road truck driver – a job he took great pride in and loved dearly. He enjoyed taking his dog for long walks with his wife and daughter. Kaila’s friends always brought a smile to his face. Jim loved listening to the “blues” while getting lost in a good book.
    He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sheila of Lewiston; his daughter, Kaila and fiance, Brandon Harris of Auburn; a son, James Rodney of Portland; his father, William Fletcher of South Portland; grandson, Owen Harris of Auburn; mother-in-law, Frances Hutchinson;  brother-in-law, Adam Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Emily Dow and her husband Reginald Dow all of Linneus; also two nieces and three nephews. He is predeceased by his mother, Norma Fletcher; stepmother, Patricia Fletcher; and an infant daughter.
    The family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and staff at Central Maine Medical Center for all their care and kindness they gave to Jim over the past year and a half. It was greatly appreciated by his family.
    Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on  Saturday, May 7, 2011  at the Linneus Cemetery. Immediately following, a reception will be held at Frances Hutchinson’s home in Linneus. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of one’s choice c/o Bowers Funeral Home, PO Box 579, Houlton ME 04730. For an online memory book and to leave condolences, please visit www.bowersfuneral.com.