James A Grover died August 26, 2021 at the Maine Veterans Home   in Scarborough.    He was born in Parlin, NJ on February 18, 1931 to the parents  Edwin F Grover and Harriet Bloodgood Grover.    He graduated from Sayerville High School, NJ in 1948.  He  joined the US Navy in July 1948 which began a 23 year Naval  career.  He served on many ships including the USS Bennington.     Then his world began with flying in P-2 and P-3 Orions. It was his  joy and passion and as a flight engineer it was especially honoring  to have his name painted on one of the VP-26 crew planes.  He had   a very storied naval career including serving during the Korean and   Vietnam wars. He retired in 1971.  Jim then spent the next 20 years   working for New England Tel/Verizon.     He spent many years driving veterans for the DAV.  He was a   dedicated and generous member of American Legion Post 20  Brunswick.  He was a dedicated and loyal friend to all of the   critters in his backyard. He was also an avid gardener producing   outstanding tomatoes.     He is predeceased by his parents, his four brothers and his son   James A Grover, Jr.     He is survived by his wife Patricia, his daughter Karen A Bliss of   MA and many step children, grand children and great grand   Children.    A graveside service will be held at Varney Cemetery, Brunswick on Tuesday, August 31 at 2PM.    The dedicated care and kindness given to Jim at Mid Coast   Hospital and the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough was  exemplary.     Remembrances can be sent to Midcoast Humane or the Maine  Veterans Home in Scarborough.      Arrangements are by Stetson's Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick, where condolences may be made at stetsonsfuneralhome.com