"Jef" James France

Gonic NH - "JEF" James Edward France, 69, of 1 Rudman Drive, passed away Tuesday May 19, 2015 at his home after a long illness. Born April 23, 1946 in Milford CT, he was the son of the late Eugene and Sylvia (Ahern) Pion. Jef lived in Rochester most of his life until moving to Gonic 14 years ago. He worked for Cumberland Farms as a manager and in his earlier years as a police officer in Rochester. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a fun-loving guy who enjoyed telling a joke or just making people laugh. He loved his family and spending time in the Butt Hutt, an outdoor room at his home where he would enjoy a cigarette and a Coors Light. He also loved his animals which included his dog, cat and bird. Among other things he enjoyed were westerns, BBQs, traveling, Sunnybrook Cottage #6, and camping at Potter's in Lebanon, ME. Members of his family include his wife of 18 years, Nancy (Starratt) France of Gonic; his children Rick Nadeau and wife Corina of Sanford ME, Jim France of...