James T. Nahra

OLD TOWN – James Terrence Nahra, 65, died unexpectedly March 3, 2011 at a Bangor hospital. Jim was born February 25, 1946 in Tampa, FL.

He graduated from Old Town High School, Ricker Classical Institute, and the University of Maine at Orono with a BS in Education. In 1970, he married his high school sweetheart Nancy MacKenzie and started teaching English at John Bapst High School. He retired in 2008 after 37 years in education and more than 20 years as the Chairman of the English Department. While at Bapst, Jim coached Varsity baseball, JV girls and boys basketball, girls and boys tennis and the golf team. He umpired American Legion and high school baseball.

He loved being a father to his daughter Bethany Nahra Sproul and being a grandfather to his “perfect” grandson Ethan Andrew Sproul. He is survived by his wife Nancy, daughter Bethany and son-in-law Andrew Sproul, and grandson Ethan. He leaves behind Jeremy Smith who was like a son to him; sisters-in-law and their husbands Eleanor and Ken Parent, Ann and Ralph LaPlante, and brother-in-law Ken MacKenzie; many nieces and nephews whom he was very proud of Julie Stinson, Steven Parent, Terri St. Louis, Karen Clukey, Brenda Gardner, Kristi Kochis, Margo Lonko, Claudia MacKenzie, Robert MacKenzie and Keith MacKenzie; several great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by aunts Evelyn Hazel and Helen Nahra and his uncle John Nahra, and mother-and father-in-law Bernard and Jeanette MacKenzie.

In accordance with Jim’s wishes there will be no formal funeral services. To view Jim’s life story or leave a personal message or condolences please visit www.birminghamfuneralhome.com.

“One day I would like to teach just a few people many and beautiful things that would help them when they will one day teach a few people”