James Lawrence Stone Jr. Obituary (1960

SOUTH THOMASTON - James "Jim" L. Stone, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025,surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Lewiston on May 4, 1960, Jim was the youngest of four children of James and Anita(Raymond) Stone. His life was truly a story--one that he lived and told in his own unique way.With a big personality and an even bigger heart, Jim's journey was filled with unforgettableexperiences and friendships that became lifelong bonds. He took great pride in his roots inLewiston and cherished his time in California, embracing the full spectrum of his past--both thetriumphs and the struggles--turning them into stories that inspired and entertained everyonearound him. A fantastic cook, Jim found joy in the kitchen and behind the grill, whether he was tailgating at aPatriots game or hosting gatherings at his beloved camp on Damariscotta Lake. His generousspirit and love of good food brought people together, creating lasting memories over mealsprepared with care. Jim met his battle with cancer with unwavering determination, mirroring the resilience thatdefined his life. With every challenge, he reassured those around him, saying, "I am going to beOK; we just have a little more work to do." Professionally, Jim dedicated many years to IFF (formerly FMC, Dupont) and spent summerslobstering in Rockland Harbor, a role he embraced with pride. He especially loved being captainon the water and passing on this experience to his son Daniel. Jim was predeceased by his parents, James L. Stone, Sr. and Anita (Raymond) Stone, as well ashis dear friend and father-in-law, Gary Kenney. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 23 years, Sherry Stone of South Thomaston; hischildren, Tasha York and her partner Mark Bradford of Fairfield, and Daniel Stone and hispartner Taylor Wardwell of South Thomaston; siblings Sandy Nichols (Jerry) of Lewiston,Richard Stone (Rose) of Auburn, and Debra Harris (Mike) of Yarmouth; his seven cherishedgrandchildren, Elizabeth, Addalyn, Kamden, Charlotte, Macy, Leighton, and Lyla; 12 nieces andnephews; his mother-in-law Joanne "Cookie" Kenney of Rockland; and his extended family,including his wife's father Neil (Cheryl) Philbrook of Florida, brother Scott (Michelle) Philbrookof Windham; his former wife Tracy Lewis and the McGonagle family--Bill, Martha, John(Irene), Bill (Karen), and Kelly (Stef) Keenan. The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the incredible team of doctors,nurses, and caregivers at New England Cancer Specialists, Spectrum Radiation Oncology,Brigham & Women's Hospital, and Beacon Hospice, whose unwavering support andcompassionate care guided Jim through his battle with cancer. Your dedication and kindnessprovided comfort in the most difficult moments, and we are forever grateful. Visitation will be held on Monday May 12, at 4pm at Burpee Carpenter Hutchins, 110 Limerock St, Rockland A Mass of Chirstian Burial will be held on Tuesday May 13, at 11am at St. Bernard'sCatholic Church, followed by a Celebration of Life from 1pm-4pm at the Rockland Golf Club. In lieu of flowers, we invite you to honor Jim's legacy by making a donation to one of theorganizations close to his heart: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org) or The Dempsey Center (dempseycenter.org) Both provide invaluable support to those facing illness.2d:{"dateTime":"2025-05-12T16:00:00"