James Harlan Wallace, 83, of Friendship, passed away at his home on Nov. 10. Harlan was born July 4, 1929 to Nellie Winchenpaw Wallace and Charles Addison Wallace. He spent his entire life in Friendship working in the fishing industry. He owned and operated Wallace Shellfish, Inc. from 1972 until he sold it to the Friendship Lobster Co-op in 1997. Recently, the Friendship Boat Races were dedicated to him for his over 60 years of service in the fishing industry.
He continued to stay involved with local fishermen working with his son, Larry, at Wallace Lobster Corp. He was honorably discharged in 1953 from the U.S. Naval Reserve. He enjoyed his family, his dog Bernie and playing cards with friends.
Harlan was predeceased by his parents; daughter, Jane Wallace; sisters, Ava Wallace, Annie Hutchins, and Evelyn Winchenbach; brother, Robert Wallace; and wife, Nancy Wallace.
He is survived by children, Virginia (Wallace) Blouin and husband David of South Portland, Harlan Wallace and wife Kathy, Larry Wallace and wife Jane, all of Friendship, and Patricia (Wallace) Barton and husband Jim of Whitefield; brother, Douglas Wallace of Waldoboro; grandchildren, Tammy McKibben of Cape Elizabeth, Vickki Colwick of South Carolina, Kristen Weeks and Ernie Wallace, both of Friendship, Kelly Wallace of Virginia, and Jesse, Megan, and Kayla Barton, all of Whitefield; great-grandchildren, Katie Colwick of South Carolina, Jack and Molly McKibben of Cape Elizabeth, Kylie Weeks and Trent Wallace, both of Friendship; beloved dog, Bernie, who was constantly by his side; and stepchildren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that he cared for deeply.
Graveside service 2 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 15 at the Village Cemetery in Friendship. Rev. Robert Dorr will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Harlan’s memory may be made to the Pine Tree Camp, P.O. Box 518, Bath, ME 04530.
You are invited to share your condolences with the family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
