Obituary of James Howard Peavey
James “Jim” H. Peavey, 73, passed at Maine Veterans’ Home (MVH) in Bangor on Sept 10, 2025. He was born May 27, 1952 in Bangor, the son of Henry and Elaine (Stanley) Peavey.
Jim was a 1972 graduate of Bangor High School and was a US Navy veteran who served on the USS Howard W. Gilmore during the Vietnam Era. He was a 37 year employee of James River Paper in Old Town. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to bird and deer hunt and was a collector of guns and guitars. Jim loved to socialize once at Cameron’s Market and more recently at the front lobby of MVH. Jim was a devoted Christian who dedicated his life to God, read his bible daily, attended church, and shared his beliefs.
Surviving is his dedicated partner Arlene Michaud, of Bangor two children, Carla-Rae Peavey-Mitchell and her husband, Kenneth Mitchell III of Glenburn and Heath Peavey and his wife, Catherine of Vinalhaven; four grandchildren, Lukas Peavey, Leila Mitchell, Paxton Peavey and Grayson Peavey; four siblings, Diane Skinner of Florida, David Peavey and his partner Frankie Smithie of Texas, Joe Peavey and his wife, Janice of Bangor and Victor Peavey and his wife, Crystal of Glenburn; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, George Peavey, his brother-in-law Allen Skinner and his dog Levi who will be buried with him. James was beyond blessed to have a good friend Paul Ouellette.
Family and friends may visit 11 AM to 1 PM Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025 at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union St., Bangor where a service to honor Jim’s life will be held at 1 PM as the visitation concludes. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Bangor and a reception time will be immediately afterward. Memorial contributions may be made to the activity fund at Maine Veterans Home, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor where he enjoyed cribbage and bingo. The family would like to recognize the staff at MVH for caring for Jim for the past 7 years. Messages and memories may be shared with his family on the tribute wall of kileyandfoley.com.
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