James Merritt Freeman - Roberson Funeral Home

James Merritt Freeman

January 16, 1947 - September 2, 2022

Salt Hill Pub Shanty

1407 New Hampshire Rte 103

Newbury, NH 03255

1-603-763-2667 |

Sunday 9/25, 2:00 pm

All are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life in his honor at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 25 at Salt Hill Pub Shanty in Newbury, NH.

James Merritt Freeman, 75, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda, Florida.

No matter where he was it was always “just another day in paradise” and he was always “so good he could hardly stand it.” Jim Freeman of Berwick, Maine died in his Florida winter hometown of Port Charlotte, Florida on September 2, 2022.

James Merritt Freeman was born in Washington D.C. to Merritt Freeman and Patricia Brydon on January 16, 1947. He leaves behind his pride and joy, his loving daughter Sarah and her husband Tal Sasi and their three children Asher, Leah, and Aden. His wife, Nancy McEachern is grieving deeply with her three children, Heather LaBelle, Ian Beaton and Jesse Beaton, their partners and their children with whom Jim shared many hours of joy and laughter.

Jim was a familiar face at Mount Sunapee Resort, in Newbury, New Hampshire where he worked for over thirty-five years serving in many positions, most notably “Snowmaker.” The friendships he developed at the mountain were deep and enduring. He was proud of the work they did together.

In his retirement Jim enjoyed woodcarving and reading, tinkering with his antique cars, and traveling up and down the east coast. Jim maintained a lifelong friendship with Rick Lowman, who he considered a brother, and his wife MaryEllen. Over his lifetime he had lots of friends and touched the lives of many people who recognized his kind nature and generous spirit.

All are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life in his honor at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 25 at Salt Hill Pub Shanty, 1407 Rte. 103, Newbury NH 03255.

No flowers, just spread good deeds and kindness wherever you go as he did. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to either the Peace River Wildlife Center, 3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950, or the New England Healing Sports Association, NEHSA, PO Box 2135, Newbury NH 03255

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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James Merritt Freeman, 75, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda, Florida. No matter where he was it was always “just another day in paradise” and he was always “so good he could hardly stand it.” Jim Freeman of Berwick, Maine died in his Florida winter hometown of Port…

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Jim was a close friend since teenage years in Washington. For months we would get together Friday night at his house down the street and make Boyardee pizzas and watch The Twilight Zone. We were so alike in tastes and interests and did many many things together as couples with our wives later on, when we lived next door to each other. We even bought motorcycles alike. Jim was constantly always good to be with. He was never extreme in anything and no bad bones in him. I never heard anyone say anything negative about him and I doubt they could. He was easygoing and had sound judgment about things. Genuine. I emailed him last year how he was one person whose consistent sound and sensible advice about life and personal things I admired-- plus - and so rare, would trust totally with anything. Because of our 17-month age difference, and our both liking silliness, I affectionately called him "Young James." I hoped we would see each other as he was considering it in his upcoming travels. In his final email, his last words were "All is well here on the coast of Maine and we are doing fine for old folks that is.. Talk to you soon and give the kitties a pat on the head from their uncle young james. Take care my friend Love Ya." Me too Buddy. Days later, he was gone. Young James, you are not forgotten.

Jim and I both started working at Mt. Sunapee on the very same day. Dick Parker sent Jim to work on the Province, and myself to the Duckling. I've considered him a friend ever since. So fitting that he and his family would request memorial gifts to be sent in his memory to NEHSA. He was a friend to anyone who loved and enjoyed Mt. Sunapee.....M.J.........

It's been 40 plus years since we hung out at his house in Bradford. From a day at the raft races at NEC, to bowling on his living room floor. A giant veggie stir fry, Annie/Sara running around barefoot, with her locks of blonde hair. To the two very large cross eyed Siamese cats that sat in the bathroom watching. . A gentle soul, a kind man. He will be missed by so many. RIP Jim

Jim was a kind soul. I knew him wheñ he was making snow. He was a friend who help me out, a few times. RIP Jim, know you will be missed. Sending love to the family.

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