James "Jack" Lee Carey

Sergeant Major James “Jack” Lee Carey, 91 of Waterville, ME. Passed away peacefully, on September 17, 2026, in Belleview, FL.

Jack was born in Waterville, ME to Auguste J. Carey and Alma L. (Vachon) Carey on July 04, 1935. He enlisted in the United States Army was a Green Beret and other service-related assignments for 28 years. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, and he served three tours in an active warzone. He enjoyed woodworking, collecting coins, and going to the game room slots.

Jack is preceded in death by his brothers, Richard J. “Spike” Carey, Perley Alfred Carey and wife, Anna “Marie” Carey.

Jack is survived by his wife, Florence “Flo” Tomasella, his children, Roxanne “Rocky” Carpenter, Ronald J. Carey, his wife, Anne “Marie” Labbe. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, great grandchildren and many, nieces and nephews.

A visitation service will be held at 10:00 AM at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home located at 5946 SE Robinson Road, Belleview, FL on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with a burial service immediately following at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida at 1:30 PM.

Memorials may be made in form of donations to the Wounded Warrior Project at support.woundedwarriorproject.org or 888-997-2586.

The family of Jack wish to extend their sincere thanks to Avent Health Fifth Floor, Ocala, FL, Hospice of Marion County, Kelly Caruso one of his live-in caregivers and a special thanks to his best friend, Kidd, his animal companion.