LEWISTON — James R. DeWolfe, 90, passed away with his family by his side Wednesday, April 11, at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston, following a brief illness. He was born in Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada, on Nov. 27, 1927, the son of the late Rev. Thomas and Elaine DeWolfe.

Jim was educated in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, schools. He then served two years in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He married the former Sally Taylor, July 18, 1953. Jim and Sally moved to Auburn in 1956, where they raised their three children.

Jim worked for 46 years for Snow’s Incorporated/Stratham Tire, where he held the position of office manager. After retirement, he served on the board of the Sarah Frye Nursing Home. Jim also was a long-term member of the United Methodist Church of Auburn, where he served on various committees and held the position of treasurer for various terms.

Jim was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed stamp collecting, flower gardening and jigsaw puzzles.

He was predeceased by his wife, Sally; and his sister, Lillian Ingraham.

He is survived by his son, Jimmy DeWolfe, of Auburn; son, Don DeWolfe, and wife, Catherine, along with two grandchildren, Stacie and Thomas, of Mathews, N.C.; and daughter, Shari Doucette, and husband, Leo, of Ashland, Mass.

Many thanks to the staff of d’Youville Pavilion and special thanks to Dr. Kurt Oswald.

Online condolences at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

James R. DeWolfe