The family of James Moore is heartbroken to pass on the news of his death. James Alvin Moore, 63, died at his home in Bridgton, on July 23, 2024.

Jim was born April 27, 1961, in Bridgton to Audrey Littlefield Moore and Glenn Moore. After graduating from Yarmouth High School in 1979, Jim learned the trade of meat cutting which became his lifelong career. He and his beloved wife Kelly were married on August 18, 1984, and moved to Bridgton to start their family. In 1996, Jim and Kelly opened Mr. Butcher in Bridgton. Mr. Butcher was a big part of their lives and the community for over 20 years. The store provided top quality meat and excellent service, plus plenty of Jim’s personality. A sign in his store said, “Either you like bacon, or you’re wrong.”

Jim served his neighbors in diverse roles including police officer, bouncer at many local establishments, athletic boosters, Hannaford, and Food City. He fed others whenever he could, donating time at many community events, coaching, and cutting deer for over 35-plus years.

Family was always first for Jim. He never missed a sporting event with his kids. He was an amazing father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, in-law, and husband. His presence is still strong at his home, where he and Kelly have built a fantastic playground and garden sanctuary. Throughout his life, Jim made friends wherever he went. He always stood out in a crowd, not just due to his six-foot, eight-inch frame, but due to his even bigger heart.

In the last few years, Jim especially enjoyed traveling with Kelly and her sister Kim. They traveled to Florida and made many day trips in Maine and beyond. They also frequented Peaks Island where Jim enjoyed the serenity and beauty as they explored.

Jim was predeceased by his father, Glenn Moore and his mother, Audrey Moore.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Kelly Chabot Moore; their children and grandchildren: Nicholas and Amanda Moore and their sons Liam and Lucas of Poland; Stephanie and Travon (Trey) Wilcher of Bridgton, and their daughters Emjae, Audriana, Raye, Gwendolyn, and Zuri; and Jacob and Tiffany Moore of Barrington, N.H. and their children Juliana and James. Jim will also be deeply missed by his siblings Glenn and Lorrie Moore, Steven and Mary Jo Moore, Donna Moore and Raymond Leveille, and Nancy Moore as well as his aunts Janet Roma of Portland and Sis Littlefield of Bridgton, many cousins, nieces and nephews, his brother-in-law Chris and Heather Chabot, and sister-in-law Kim Storey. Jim also leaves an endless number of friends, including Richard Murphy, Donnie Cashman, Bill Gregor, Jon Labrie and Chris Yale.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lake Region High School.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.

In lieu of flowers, Jim would be honored by your donation to the Harrison Food Pantry. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www. chandlerfunerals.com