James E. "Chuggy" Lincoln

PITTSBURG, NEW HAMPSHIRE -- Mr. James E. “Chuggy” Lincoln, 82, of Pittsburg, New Hampshire, passed away late Friday evening, September 21, 2007, at his daughter’s home in Colebrook. Chuggy was born December 29, 1924, in Randolph, MA, son of the late Charles N. and Ruth (McDonald) Lincoln. Chuggy enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II and served honorably with notable distinction of having served as a landing craft gunner during the Normandy invasion and other notable land invasions in the South Pacific. He worked as a mechanic for 15 years for the Coca-Cola Company in Brockton, MA, but his greatest enjoyment was performing in a band and playing night clubs. He wrote and performed his own music and even recorded several songs familiar to friends and family in the North Country. His love for music continued well into his retirement when he would volunteer for residents at the Coos County Nursing Hospital, often performing in their rooms if their health prevented them from attending his performances. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, and he will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Chuggy is survived by his eight children, James E. Lincoln, Jr. and wife, Sherry, of Berwick, ME, Lorraine Lincoln of Colebrook, Linda Weir and husband, Bob, of Stewartstown, John E. Lincoln and wife, Debbie, of Brockton, MA, James L. Lincoln and wife, Tanya, of Allenstown, NH, Danny Lincoln and wife, Michelle, of Hooksett, NH, Cynthia Lincoln of Seabrook, NH, Ruthie Lincoln and friend, Alex LaRoche, of Colebrook, and a “son”, Kevin Judd of Pittsburg, NH; his close friends, Larry and Rachel Morehouse of North Stratford, and a former band mate, Eddie Cunningham of Middleboro, MA; 24 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Chuggy is preceded in death by parents; his loving wife, Ruth (Shackleton) Lincoln; and three brothers. Calling hours will be held on Monday, September 24, 2007, from 1-3 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook with a funeral service to be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. at the Melrose Cemetery in Brockton, MA.

James E. "Chuggy" Lincoln

December 29, 1924 - September 21, 2007