James “Jamie” Guy Dolloff Jr.
DIXFIELD – James “Jamie” Guy Dolloff Jr., 55, of Dixfield, passed away at his home the afternoon of Sept. 16, 2021 from health-related complications.
Jamie was born at Rumford Hospital in August of 1966. He graduated from Rumford High School in 1984 and then enlisted in the United States Army. While in the Army he continued with his love for wrestling which later contributed to him being a wrestling coach at the GRCC. Jamie also attended college at Plymouth State University.
He was a devoted father, son, grandson, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Jamie was a loving, caring, hardworking man who would do anything for anybody. His three children were his entire world along with his granddaughter and grandson, all residing in Dixfield on the Common Road.
Jamie was the light of the room, when he walked in a room you knew he was either going to say something funny or something serious, either way he had the attention of everybody. Jamie loved to travel and take his children and grandchildren on vacation every year. One of Jamie’s greatest achievements was his camp at Concord Pond where is spent a lot of time with his friends and extended family.
Jamie is survived by his three children, Benjamin, Rebecca, and Rachel; his grandchildren Hadlee and Linc, all of Dixfield; his lifelong partner, Heidi Dolloff of Turner; his siblings Danny and wife Lynda of Mexico, Darla and husband Jeffrey of Roxbury, Chet and wife Josanne of Milton, Barry and wife Robin of Peru, Bryan and wife dawn of Peru, John and sister-in-law Kate of Florida, Mark and wife Barbara of Old Orchard Beach, Gary and fiancé Tammy of Rumford, Jennifer and husband Jeff of Lewiston, and Jason of Peru; his “adoptive” grandchildren that came into his life; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his two sons, Joseph and Lucas; parents James and Janis (Philbrick) Dolloff Sr.; grandparents Chester and Mariette (Peare) Dolloff and Joseph and Carleen (Spaulding) Philbrick.
Visiting hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 25 at Wiles Remembrance Center, 308 Franklin Rd., Jay. A funeral service will immediately follow at 12 p.m. Interment will be at Demerritt Cemetery in Peru, with a reception at the American Legion in Rumford following the graveside. All are welcome. Please come show the family love and support.
A kind word may be left in his Book of Memories at http://www.wilesrc.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc.
26345 Network Place
Chicago, IL 60673-1263
Comments are not available on this story. Read more about why we allow commenting on some stories and not on others.
We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others.
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs.
Show less