BRUNSWICK — James Storer, 90, died Oct. 27. He was born and raised in Watertown, N.Y.

Storer was a former professor and dean of Bowdoin College in Brunswick from 1948 to 1969. He served as director of the Department of Fisheries, at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in Italy from 1969 to 1973. He also served as director of the Office of Fisheries Affairs at the U.S. Department of State from 1978 to 1986.

He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie Storer; his son, Taylor Storer; and his brother, Andrew Storer.

He is survived by his son, Joel Storer, and his wife, Kathleen, and grandchildren Christopher, Bridget and Caroline Storer.

A memorial service was held Nov. 1 at Murphy Falls Church Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Catholic Charities.


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