Laconia-----James "Jim" Scott Davidson 85, of Court Street, died Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Lakes Region General Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Jim was born August 15, 1931 in Springfield, Massachusetts, son to the late Alexander and Mary (Scott) Davidson. He worked for over 20 years as a print press operator for Diamond International Printing and later retired from Smith and Wesson as a machine repairman.
Jim enjoyed singing, bird watching and spending time with his friends and family. He also carried on his father's tradition of tracking and recording the weather.
Jim is survived by his son, J. Scott Davidson, and his wife, Joan of Ware, MA, his daughter, Robyn Dunlap and her husband, James of Laconia, two grandchildren Patrisha Trefrey and Samantha Brown and her husband, Adam; his companion, Yvonne Chase all of Laconia. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his wife, Lorraine H. (Verzone) Davidson.
A memorial service will be held 2:30pm, Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 406 Court Street, Laconia, NH in the Living Room.
Burial will take place immediately following in the family lot at Union Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center- Activities Fund, 406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.