Eddie A. Jameson

PORTLAND — Eddie A. Jameson, 74, of Denmark,  passed away Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Vinalhaven, Sept. 9, 1938, the son of Mutti and Florence Coulomb Jameson.

He graduated from Wachusetts Regional High School in Holden, Mass. Ed owned his own business selling and installing floor coverings. Ed was an active member of St. Joseph Parish. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus in Council #11376. He was a member of the Finance council and an Extraordinary Minister. He was part of the Prison Ministry and was honored and humbled to be able to minister to the prisoners each month.

Ed was a loyal fan of the Red Sox and the New England Patriots, regardless of their results. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, sports and spending time on his pontoon boat. Every summer, Ed looked forward to the gathering of friends and family, and feeding everyone his “famous chicken BBQ.”

Ed is survived by his wife of 35 years, Julie of Denmark; sons Wellman Brewer and wife Teresa of Aberdeen, Md., and Hamilton Brewer and wife Laura of New Gloucester; daughter-in-law Deb Jameson of Douglas, Mass.; a sister Roseanne Gonyer and husband Ron of Brooklyn, Conn.; brothers  Jack and wife Sally of Oakham, Mass., and Matti of Douglas, Mass.; grandchildren Emily Brewer of New Gloucester, Paulina Brewer of Aberdeen, Md., Rory Lindahl of Aberdeen, Md. and Ryan Lindahl and wife Geneva of Seattle, Wash.; and many nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by a son, Eddie A. Jameson Jr. in 2009.

Ed’s family would like to express its thanks and gratitude to Dr. Syed Kazmi and the entire staff at the New England Rehab hospital for the wonderful care and respect they gave Ed during his stay there.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, South High Street, Bridgton. In lieu of flowers donations in Eddie’s  name may be sent to  New England Rehab Hospital, Attention CEO, 335 Brighton Ave., Portland, ME 04102. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.