John Elliott “Jack” Campbell, Sr., 85, of Bridgton, formerly of South Portland, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at his home in Bridgton.

He was born on April 29, 1938, in Portland a son of John E. and Katherine M. (Brigham) Campbell. He attended local schools, graduating from South Portland High in 1956 where he excelled in baseball. An article in the Evening Express stated that “John is the professor of the perfect swing.”

A veteran of the U.S. Army, John served in Korea in 1956 and
played baseball in the 8th Army 24th Infantry Division team.

Upon his return from the service, he attended SMVTI and graduated with a degree in Fire Science. He had a long career in fire service and retired from the South Portland Fire Department as a captain in 1982. During his time in the department, he was awarded a citation from the American Legion and South Portland Council for his work with the Dean Reinaur coastal gasoline tanker gasoline explosion in 1969.

John was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed working at the Point Sebago Golf Course in retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Corinne C. (Lund) Campbell of Bridgton; three children, John Jr. of Rangeley, William of Va., and Bonnie Orrison of Leesburg, Va.; four stepsons, Mark Beaulieu of Fla., David Beaulieu of Rangeley, Scott Beaulieu of South Portland, and Stephen Beaulieu of Gorham;

grandchildren, Jessica Jabour, Katherine Fearon, John Campbell, Sandra Campbell, Athena and Corey Beaulieu and Timothy Beaulieu; nine great-grandchildren.

Memorial visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.hallfuneralhome.net.