James H. Pike
Bangor
James H. Pike, 85, passed away July 14, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Houlton, December 13, 1937 the son of Haleston and Frances (Lavigne) Pike.
Jim graduated from Houlton High School, Ricker College and he received his masters degree in theatre arts from the University of Maine. He taught school in Lincoln, Ft. Kent and Bangor High School, retiring from there in 1990, after a career of 30 years.
After his retirement, Jim cared for his mother-in-law for 5 years. He later worked for the Training and Development Corporation, followed by the University of Maine, Maine Talent Search Program, to help students further their higher education. During summer breaks, Jim was park director for the city of Bangor. He directed many local plays outside of Bangor High School.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Michelle (Dionne) Pike, and a brother Gary Pike. Surviving are his children, Kimberly Pike and partner Richard Shain, Sean Pike and partner Rhoda Bouchard, Joseph Pike and Matthew Pulley; six grandchildren, Nathan Paulette, Libby Kimball, Christopher Pike, Jamie Thomas, Jason Pulley and Alex Pulley; seven great grandchildren, Gracelyn, Charlotte, Luke, Leia, Oakley, Ammon, and soon to be arriving, Mira; his beloved canine companion, Pneuma; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11: 00 am Wednesday , July 26, 2023 at Jeff’s Catering, 15 Event Way, Brewer, Me., followed by a celebration of his life with conversation and refreshments, until 4 pm.
Gifts in his memory may be sent to The Jim Pike Scholarship Fund for theatre arts c/o the Bangor School Dept. Business Office, att. Jerry Hayman, 73 Harlow St. Bangor, ME. 04401.
https://bangorhigh.bangorschools.net/donate/jim-pike-theater-arts-scholarship-fund/
Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Pike, please visit our flower store.
Bangor
James H. Pike, 85, passed away July 14, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Houlton, December 13, 1937 the son of Haleston and Frances (Lavigne) Pike.
Jim graduated from Houlton High School, Ricker College and he received his masters degree in theatre arts from the University of Maine. He taught school in Lincoln, Ft. Kent and Bangor High School, retiring from there in 1990, after a career of 30 years.
After his retirement, Jim cared for his mother-in-law for 5 years. He later worked for the Training and Development Corporation, followed by the University of Maine, Maine Talent Search Program, to help students further their higher education. During summer breaks, Jim was park director for the city of Bangor. He directed many local plays outside of Bangor High School.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Michelle (Dionne) Pike, and a brother Gary Pike. Surviving are his children, Kimberly Pike and partner Richard Shain, Sean Pike and partner Rhoda Bouchard, Joseph Pike and Matthew Pulley; six grandchildren, Nathan Paulette, Libby Kimball, Christopher Pike, Jamie Thomas, Jason Pulley and Alex Pulley; seven great grandchildren, Gracelyn, Charlotte, Luke, Leia, Oakley, Ammon, and soon to be arriving, Mira; his beloved canine companion, Pneuma; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11: 00 am Wednesday , July 26, 2023 at Jeff’s Catering, 15 Event Way, Brewer, Me., followed by a celebration of his life with conversation and refreshments, until 4 pm.
Gifts in his memory may be sent to The Jim Pike Scholarship Fund for theatre arts c/o the Bangor School Dept. Business Office, att. Jerry Hayman, 73 Harlow St. Bangor, ME. 04401.
https://bangorhigh.bangorschools.net/donate/jim-pike-theater-arts-scholarship-fund/
Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Service
Jeff's Catering
Reception
Jeff's Catering
Following the service until 4 pm.
Photo Gallery
Guestbook
Visits: 0
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors