Jesse T. Erskine, 31, of Boothbay, died unexpectedly on June 16. Jesse was born in Boothbay Harbor on Jan. 2, 1985 to Thomas Erskine and Bonnie (Peaslee) Erskine.
He graduated from Boothbay Region High School, Class of 2003, where he played basketball and football for the Seahawks. He was one of only two athletes in the history of the school to win three gold balls: two for football and one in basketball. Jesse went on to Mount Ida College in Massachusetts where he played NCAA basketball for the Mount Ida Mustangs.
Jesse worked as a mason, landscaper and carpenter in the Boothbay region. He had a great love for all sports, both watching and playing. Jesse loved fishing, hunting and recently went sky diving. He always loved a challenge. He loved and was very good with all animals, only recently saving a baby skunk and turtle from harm’s way.
Jesse was predeceased by grandfathers, Aubrey Peaslee and Thomas Erskine; grandmother, Norma Erskine; and beloved dog, Tiger.
Jesse is survived by his parents, Thomas and Bonnie Erskine; brother, Justin T. Erskine of Chicago, Ill.; maternal grandmother, Sandra Peaslee of Boothbay; girlfriend, Winter Page of Boothbay Harbor; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 5 p.m., Thurs., June 23 at Evergreen Cemetery, Barters Island Rd., Boothbay. A celebration of Jesse’s life will take place from 1-3 p.m., Sun., June 26 at the Boothbay Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jesse’s memory to the Underhound Railroad, c/o Renee Coombs, Nine Bay Woods Rd., Bristol ME 04539, www.underhoundrailroad.org.
To extend online condolences, light a candle for Jesse, or to share a story or pictures, visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Hall’s of Boothbay has care of the arrangements.
