Pittston-James Arnold Kidder, 72, of the Whitefield Rd., died at his home on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from Glioblastoma diagnosed May 30th.

He was born on February 27, 1946 the son of Arnold and Laura (Chapman) in Gardiner.

Jim graduated from Gardiner Area High School with the class if 1964.

On September 18, 1971 Jim married the love of his life "Diane" at Christ Church in Gardiner, Me.  On August 9, 1973 Jim and Diane were blessed with a beautiful daughter "Jodi Ann".

Jim's passion for cars started at an early age while in high school he was an active member of a local car club called the "Knights of the Overhead".  In more recent years he had been a member of Down East Street Rods.

Jim was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Dresden, at one time a member of the Kora Shriners.  He was also a past commander of the U. S. Power Squadron and taught boating safety classes for many years through GAHS Adult Education.  Jim was one of the organizers for the "The Gassah Guys" at Winterport Drag Strip and was the initial "Flagman" for their race weekends for 11 years.  Jim enjoyed working on his street-rods, going to out of state car meets.  For many years Jim, Diane and Jodi enjoyed boating from their mooring in Linekin Bay in East Boothbay to Bar Harbor or to Kittery and all coastal places in between.  Jim also enjoyed a good prank!!

Jim worked for Central Maine Power Company, retiring after 37 years.  He also worked for Goodwill Industries for 10 years.  He most recently had been employed as a school bus driver for Cyr bus.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, a sister, nephew and a niece.  In January of this year he lost his father-in-law Richard S. Weeks who he thought a lot of.  He is survived by his wife Diane, daughter Jodi and son-in-law Pete and grandson Jared. Also, mother-in-law Connie Weeks, sister-in-law Roxanne and her husband Ed, brother-in-law Ron Weeks and his wife Davadell, niece Kari and her daughter Avary, nephew Joe and wife Daphne a their daughter Zoey, nephew Peter, several cousins, great nieces and great nephews.

Per Jim's request there will be no funeral services.  There will be a "Celebration of Life" for Jim on Saturday, October 20th at Pittston Fair Grounds Community Hall from 12 to 3pm.

In Jim's memory donations may be made to the Maine General Hospice, Augusta.

We would like to give special thanks to his hospice nurse "Donna".  To all his doctors and nurses throughout this journey since May 30, 2018.  Thank you "Samantha" for all your help and love.  All of our family and friends for their help and support and love.  Thank you, Diane and Jodi.

Thank you Jim for all your love throughout our years together. R.I.P

Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Me 04357.