Growing up in Camden, John’s family owned and operated the Laite Funeral Home until 1984 and what is now known as Long Funeral Home. After spending time away from the funeral service industry, John has come full circle working with the families he grew up knowing, and assisting them in the time of need with respect and dignity and considers their feelings with empathy.
John is a 1980 graduate of Camden-Rockport High School. He attended Husson College and is a 1983 graduate of Eastern Maine Technical Institute. John is past president of the Camden Lions Club, and past member of the Camden Fire Department. Also, a lifelong member of Saint Thomas Episcopal Church of Camden, John has served on several committees, and is currently on the outreach committee. John’s previous work experience involved Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company where he was an Engineering Assistant in Plant and Corporate Engineering and MBNA Corporation where he was involved with Information systems. John is an avid bike rider, fly fisherman and golfer. He and his wife Stephanie Pearson Laite reside in Union.