MONROE - James Buss, 91, of Monroe, passed away on Nov. 10, 2016, at home. A military funeral will be held at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m.

My dad was born in Chicopee, Mass., to Charles and Ruth Buss on Dec. 31, 1924, and was raised in Lincoln, Vt. He married Marian Burleson Lathrop on June 8, 1945, in Baltimore, Md. Dad was a War World II veteran and served in the Navy for 26 years. After retirement he served as an officer at the Maine Maritime Academy. He was a dedicated member of the Masons, DeMolay and the Shriners.

Dad was predeceased by his son and my brother, James (Skippy) Buss. He is survived by his wife, Marian, of 70 years; his daughters, Linda Davis and Julie Baerenrodt; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank Hospice, Monroe Community Church, and friends and neighbors for their care, assistance and support.

Pop, I hope I told you I loved you enough, because now you've weighed anchor as you've done so many times before. This time, however, you'll be in Homeport waiting on us.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home.