(February 12, 1946 - February 18, 2016)
Lebanon, Maine James R. “Butch” Milliken, Sr., age 70, of West Lebanon, Road in Lebanon, Maine, died Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the Rochester Manor with his loving family by his side. Born February 12, 1946 in Revere, Massachusetts, the son of Kenneth A. and Alice (Browne) Milliken, he resided there for many years and lived in Lebanon, Maine since 1985. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a Crane Operator at General Electric. Butch was all about his family, he enjoyed camping with them, fishing and golfing. Survived by his wife of 49 years: Paula J. (Caporale) Milliken and their 3 children: James R. Milliken, Jr. and Marie Milliken, Brian R. Milliken and Stephanie Milliken, Natalie C. and husband Denis Couture, 8 grandchildren: Jay and Rachael Milliken, Adam, Zachary and Scotty Milliken, Adriana, Jasmine and Elizabeth Couture, 2 sisters: Judith Hill, Peggy and husband Dennis Edge, a sister in law: Kathi Milliken, also several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother Kenneth Milliken. Calling hours are Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH from 4-7 pm with a service at 6:30pm. Urn interment will be private at Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale, Maine. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation