James I. Winters

OAKLAND – James I. Winters, 69, of Oakland passed away peacefully at home in his favorite recliner on Friday, March 26, 2021.

He was born in Waterville on Aug. 3, 1951, the son of the late Irving and Mary (Richardson) Winters.

James attended Williams High School in Oakland. On Nov. 8, 1969, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Anita Begin. The couple shared nearly 51 wonderful years together.

James was a very hard-working man. He was employed with several businesses over the years including Cottles Grocery Store, Joseph Motor Company, a car care products company, worked for Sonny Breton at Madison Superette, worked for Paul Langette at Fairfield Masonry, Guardian Building Products, and finally was a driver for Motor Supply.

His passion was riding motorcycles. He and Anita enjoyed many riding adventures together. He loved meeting his friends at Dunkin’ Donuts before going on their rides. He was a member of United Bikers of Maine. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling.

James will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Anita Winters; his son, Sean Winters of Oakland; his brother, Richard Winters and his wife, Terry of Abbott; his nieces, Niya and Xenia Winters and their families; as well as many good friends.

Visiting will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with words of remembrance and sharing to begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield.

An online guestbook may be signed, and memories shared at http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral & Cremation Care, 107 Main St., Fairfield.


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