BRUNSWICK – James E. Burcham, 77, died Sunday, May 5, 2019, in Brunswick. A resident of Maine since 1997, Mr. Burcham was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 1, 1941, to Lester A. And Zora (Gray) Burcham. He was educated at University School in Cleveland, Ohio, Blair Academy in New Jersey, Denison University in Ohio, and The University of North Carolina Graduate School of Business Administration at Chapel Hill. James served as Director of College Relations, worked for Motorola, in Phoenix, Ariz., served as secretary of the academy at Blair Academy, assistant headmaster of external affairs and planning at The Ashville School in North Carolina. He was also a volunteer, trustee and consultant to several independent schools in the southeast and at Blair Academy.

Mr. Burcham had no immediate family survivors. At his request, a private interment will be held in Ohio. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick, Maine, www.brackettfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to:

Blair Academy
P.O.Box 600
Blairstown, NJ 07825, or to
Ashville School
360 School Road
Ashville, NC 28806