James M. Silverman
DEXTER – James M. Silverman, 73, passed away December 12, 2013 at home with his family by his side. He fought a hard battle for the past six months against myelodysplastic syndrome, progressing to acute myelod leukemia. He was born June 27, 1940 in Nashville, TN, to Jakie M. Silverman and Cora Camilla (Hardison) Silverman Loud.

Jim was employed by a number of automobile dealerships in the area as a mechanic, as well as owning his own gas station/auto repair shop and auto parts store. He then held the position of superintendent of the Mid-Maine Solid Waste Association, retiring 8 years ago.

Jim was very active in his community and had many friends, evidenced by his Friday night get togethers in his spacious garage. In his younger years, he was in 4-H and the Boy Scouts. Once grown, he was involved with the Dexter Jaycees, the Dexter Fire Department for 20+ years, serving as Fire Chief for 13 years, the Dexter Planning Board, Dexter Utility District Board and the Wassookeag Snowmobile Club. His hobbies included golfing, doing ground-up restorations of corvettes, and woodworking. He had a full woodworking shop where he turned out many beautiful pieces of furniture, as well as small gifts for his daughters and grandchildren. In the winter, he loved snowmobiling and trail grooming for the snowmobile club.

Jim is survived by his wife Sandra; two daughters, Marcy King and husband Trampas, Robin Pyrzyk and husband Walt; as well as the lights of his life, his five grandchildren, Nicholas Clukey and wife Rachel, Samuel and Shelby Pyrzyk, Regan and Annika King. He is also survived by his brother, Donald Loud; and sisters, Debra Nagle and Judy Loud. He will also be missed by his dog AL.

Jim was predeceased by his father Jakie Silverman, mother Cora Camilla Silverman Loud, step-father Maynard Loud and his brother William T. Silverman.

Friends may call from 7 to 8 PM. Tuesday, Dec. 17th at Crosby & Neal, 61 Main Street, Dexter, where funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Wednesday, with the Rev. Andrew Spohrer officiating.

Spring burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dexter Sunshine Club, c/o Mrs. Nancy Baldwin, 59 Acadia Street, Dexter; the Wassookeag Snowmobile Club, c/o Mr. John Fogarty, Treas., 659 Zions Hill Road, Dexter, ME 04930; or the Dexter Firefighters Association, c/o Mr. Everett Hibbard, Treas., 148 Ellms Road, Ripley, ME 04930.

Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com