James A. Lamontagne passed away on April 2, 2016, after a long, but courageous, battle with cancer. He was born November 27,1947, in Rumford, Maine.

James attended St. Mary’s Grade School, Lewiston High and graduated from St, Francis College in Saco, Maine in 1969. After spending 2 years in Paris France, and working in Boston, MA, at Chelsea Library as a Library Assistant for 2 years, he also spent time in Chicago and Texas before returning to Lewiston where he was employed at Bates College Library for 36 years ordering and cataloging books and videos. James was also working on a new novel, as reading and writing was a huge part of his life.

James was an enthusiastic hiker, looking forward each year to climbing his favorite Mt. Katahdin which he undertook over 30 times. He also enjoyed spending time on Mt. Washington and several other Mountains in Maine and New Hampshire. He was also a long standing member of the Central Maine Football Forecasters Association for 33 years with 7 Championship Titles. He was a devout Red Sox Fan and also enjoyed local sports including LHS football games and attending his niece Tracy’s softball games. He also enjoyed his time with his friends at Moosehead Lake.

James is predeceased by his parents, Albert and Jeannette Lamontagne, by his sister, Laura Bolduc, and his brother and best friend, Robert (Bucky) Lamontagne. James is also survived by his sisters Gloria Burgess and husband Frank, Cecile Tobey, Linda Twitchell and Diane O’Leary and husband Kevin; brothers Joseph Lamontagne and wife Sarah and Philip Lamontagne and wife Sandy. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.