James Ernest Brewster

James Ernest Brewster October 9, 1956 September 3, 2016 PORTLAND - James Ernest Brewster, 59, of Cumberland, Me died Saturday, September 3, 2016, after suffering a massive heart attack. Born in Portland, he was the son of James and Gloria Hatch Brewster. He graduated from South Portland High School in 1975 and attended the University of Southern Maine. He was married to Linda Warden Brewster for 39 wonderful years. When Jim was 16 he started working for Porteous Mitchell and Braun in Portland decorating the large Christmas trees on the front of the store. He worked his way up to become a Buyer until they began to close stores in the mid 1990's. Jim went to work for Kittery Trading Post in Kittery, Me and worked there as a Buyer until his death. Jim especially loved the work family at Kittery Trading Post. Jim belonged to Tuttle Road UMC in Cumberland and was active there most of his adult life. In recent years he found the love of Guatemala and working to provide medical care to the Mayans in the villages of the mountains, as well as helping to support education for the children. Jim spread love through his tireless work to help anyone he could. He was generous and kind. He loved to tease people he cared about in a loving way. He was a solid foundation for many who knew and loved him. Jim is survived by his wife, Linda Brewster of Cumberland, Me; a son, Ryan Brewster of Louisville, KY and his fiancé Brandy Wells; grandchildren Alyssa and Addison Hilbers; his son Seth Brewster, of Worcester, Ma and his fiancé Britney Bidmead. He is also survived by his parents James and Gloria Brewster of South Portland, Maine; a sister April Brewster of York, Me, a brother Peter Brewster of South Portland, Me, and a brother Timothy Brewster of Portland, Me; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his mother in law - Patricia Warden of Windham Me. Visiting hours will be held from 5-7pm Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at Tuttle Road UMC, 52 Tuttle Road, Cumberland, Me. A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at the Greely Middle School Auditorium at 351 Tuttle Road in Cumberland Center on Saturday, Sept 10, 2016 at 11am. It will be followed by a reception at the school. Private burial will be in Brooklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers we ask that you donate to the Guatemala Mission through the 501C3 nonprofit - Works of Grace, 27 Old Gray Rd, Cumberland, Me 04021. To offer condolences and share memories with the family please go to: www.athutchins.com Arrangements are by A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland.

James Ernest Brewster

October 9, 1956 - September 3, 2016

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