James "Jim" Burdick

Lewiston - James Albert Burdick, 93, of Poland, ME died peacefully in Lewiston, Maine on April 15, 2011 after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of Maine and was born on February 26, 1918.

He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Janice B. Burdick and his parents, Albert and Edith Burdick. He is survived by two sons, Jon D. Burdick and his wife Celeste of Bradenton, Florida and Joey M. Burdick of Cumberland, Maine. He leaves two grandchildren, Laura and her husband Richard Powers of San Diego, California and Maria Burdick of Boulder, Colorado. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends.

He graduated from Edward Little High School, Auburn in 1936 and attended Northeastern Business College. Jim was a World War II veteran serving in Italy. After the war, he owned and operated J.A. Burdick, a local painting contracting company, which later became Yarmouth Paint Company.

He and Janice retired to the family farm in Poland, ME in 1978. They enjoyed many happy times at the family cottage on Upper Range Pond with family and friends. They shared many rounds of golf with friends and family at Poland Springs Golf Course. Jim spent his later life engaged in tinkering and maintaining his beloved property.

He was a regular at Cole Farms restaurant in Gray, Maine. He was the last survivor of a group of friends who met regularly over the years, sharing many stories and laughs with each other. The Burdick family will always be grateful for the special attention Jim received from the waitresses at Cole Farms.

Graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Yarmouth, ME on June 11, 2011 at 11 AM. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share your condolences, memories and tributes with the Burdick family.