James W. Bingham

Jim went home to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 86. He passed on October 26, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born in Haverhill, MA to Don and Polly Bingham of Groveland, MA, where he grew up.

He graduated from Haverhill High School (1956) and Norwich University (NU 1960) in Northfield, VT. There he met and married his wife, Jane. Upon graduation he served as an Army Lieutenant in Munich, Germany in the US 34th Armored Division.

On returning home he joined his father in his printing business, The House of Offset, in the old Boston Garden Building on Causeway Street. After many years in printing he went on to start his own business, The Graphic Supervisors and he remained in printing until retirement.

In West Newbury, MA, he served as an Assessor, Selectman, W.N. Congregational Church Member, Sunday School Teacher, Prudential Committee, Choir Member & Little League Coach.

In Parsonsfield, ME, he was a member of Limerick Congregational Church (later Limerick Orthodox Presbyterian Church), he was Deacon and Choir Member. In his free time, Jim enjoyed fishing, landscaping and any excuse to use his tractors.

He is survived by: his wife, Jane of 64 years (he died 3 days prior to their anniversary); his children, Tammy Bingham, Karen Hagstrom (Doug) & James R. Bingham (Andrea); his sister, Mary Louise Templeton (Roy); his brother-in-law, Frank Allen, NU ’58 (Emille); his grandchildren: Ethan Hagstrom, NU 2020 (Molly), Amanda Hagstrom, Sydney Bingham, and 1 great grandchild; nieces, Leslie Maurer (Michael), Christina Allen (Craig), Andrea Allen and nephew, Gregory Baugh.

We are grateful for Dr. Christian Thomas and his wonderful staff at New England Cancer Specialists and the Gosnell Hospice team who have guided us through these final years.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Maine/Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074.
 

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