AUGUSTA – James F. Underwood, 60, of Augusta, passed away on Sept. 25, 2023, at the MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta.

He was born in Augusta, Maine on Nov. 9, 1962, and was predeceased by his parents John and Jeanette (Wood) Underwood.

James was a member of the Riverside Congregational Church in Vassalboro, Maine and a graduate of Kents Hill School and the University of Maine at Augusta Registered Nursing. He enjoyed music and watching old movies.

Jim is survived by his partner James Malinky and siblings Jack Underwood, Jill Bloomburg and Jay Underwood.

There will be no funeral services at the funeral home or church. A private burial will be held at a future date.

Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com.