J. James “Jay” Malone

AUGUSTA – J. James “Jay” Malone, 83, died Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the VA Maine HealthCare System at Togus following a long illness.

He was born in Augusta on Nov. 25, 1942 a son of the late Joseph F. and Annette R. (Poulin) Malone. Jay attended Augusta schools and was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Viet Nam War.

Jay had been employed by UPS for many years as a preload supervisor. He previously worked for the Augusta Police Department as a patrolman.

He was predeceased by his wife, Michele A. (Cardner) Malone; his brother, Raymond L. Malone and his sister, Patricia A. Braunstein.

Jay is survived by his sons Shawn P. Malone and his wife Wanda of Oakland and Eric J. Malone of Augusta, two stepdaughters, Stacey Rossiter and her husband Matt of Union and Michele Carpentier and her husband Ron of Belmont; as well as several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends may visit on Wednesday, July 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta where a funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial and committal prayers will follow in the old Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Dr., Augusta.

Condolences, stories and photos may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.