NORTH LOVELL — James Kevin Walker, 67, of North Lovell, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at his home.

James was born on Jan. 8, 1947, to George and Marion Lovell Walker of Melrose, Mass. He lived in the Melrose/Wakefield area for many years until he moved to Maine in 1986.

He is survived by his sister Beryl E. Parrott of Saugus, Mass.; his niece Diane Parrott Ackerly of Lovell; his nephew Robert Owen Parrott of Denmark; his great-niece Amy L.  Ackerly of Lake Tahoe, Calif.; great-nephew Benjamin M. Ackerly of Lovell; great-niece Leah Parrott of Andover, Mass.; and great-niece Jodi Parrott of Andover, Mass.

The family would like to thank many close friends who did so much to help Jim the past few years, and a special thanks to Bruce "Hoss" Thurston for all your many heartfelt efforts and great friendship that meant so much to him. James, or "Uncle Jim" as most people would call him, will be greatly missed.

A funeral service will be held at Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren Street, Fryeburg on Monday, May 5, 2014, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Rt. 302, Fryeburg, ME 04037. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org