SWANS ISLAND — James “Sammy” Ranquist, 71, died June 4, 2012, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. He was born Dec. 19, 1940, a son of Charles and Nellie (Kent) Ranquist.

Sammy is a veteran of the United States Army, was a member of the IOOF of Swans Island and volunteered at the Swans Island Library. He enjoyed dancing and visiting with his friends and family.

He is survived by his sisters, Rosalie Ranquist, Beverly Turner, Betty and her husband, Rodney Tozier, and Elaine Overlock; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Frederick, Elbert, Herbert, Charles, and Carlton; and sister, Freda Ranquist.

Visiting hours will be held 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2012, at the Atlantic Baptist Church, Swans Island, where a funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Contributions in Sammy’s memory may be made to the Swans Island Ambulance, c/o Debbie Staples, P.O. Box 7, Swans Island, ME 04685 or the Swans Island IOOF, c/o Dexter Lee, P.O. Box 372, Swans Island, ME 04685. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St. Mt. Desert. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.