HARRISON — Jimmy C. Dalgaard, 91, died Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris surrounded by his family.

He was born in Berea, Ohio, the son of Christian and Emma (Sørensen) Dalgaard. He grew up in Viborg, Denmark, where he attended high school, re-
turned to the U.S. to serve in the U.S. Army, and then went on to trade school and became a Master Plumber and Master Electrician. Jim ran his own business, Dalgaard’s Plumbing and Heating, for many years in the Moosehead
Lake area and later worked at the satellite station in Andover, for both Comcast and MCI, retiring in 1997. After retiring, Jim and Barbara worked at the Fryeburg Fair for 14 years and spent 13 great winters in Florida.

Jim was a member of the Columbia-Doric Lodge #149 and the Crooked River Masonic Lodge #152 serving as Master at both lodges. He was a Past Worthy Patron of the Elmvale Chapter #105 of Eastern Star and held other offices with his wife Barbara. Jim was a member of the American Legion, the Elks, and the VFW. He enjoyed traveling, the daily crossword puzzle, and square dancing. He held a commercial pilot’s license with a seaplane rating and loved to watch a Red Sox baseball game.

Jim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Barbara, his four daughters, Barbara (Tim) Mahoney, Carolyn (Mike) Howard, Debra Dalgaard, Evelyn (Eric) Curtis and one stepson, Glen (Amy) Chaplin, eleven grandchildren, Hunter, Chris, Caryn, Mark, Durgin, Kirstin, Briana, Corbin, Melissa, Jonathan, Adam, eleven great-grandchildren, one cousin Lindy (Rita) Dalgaard and many nieces and nephews and their families.

He is predeceased by his parents Christian and Emma, his sister Ellen Rutter, and brothers Kaj and Søren Dalgaard.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on May 25, 2024, at the Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church, 582 Bolsters Mills Road, Harrison. Burial will be held at a later date at the Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. To share Memories and Condolences with the family please go to www.chandlerfunerals.com.