James L. Newkirk, 75, a resident of Lincoln and formerly of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2020. He was predeceased by Barbara A. (Schuler) Newkirk who died in 2014, to whom he was a devoted husband for 45 years. Born in New York, NY on March 31, 1945, he was the son of the late Rudolph Newkirk and Ruth (Wilson) Newkirk. Jim graduated from Trinity School in Manhattan in 1963. He attended Cornell University and American University, from which he earned his B.A. in 1968. In 1970, he earned his MBA from American University. Jim worked in the Federal Department of Transportation in Washington D.C. for many years before moving to Massachusetts, where he started and ran several businesses in transportation and other fields. A 34-year resident of Concord, Jim enjoyed sailing, photography, music, cars and motorcycles, and travelling. As an avid NY Yankees and NY Football Giants fan, he enjoyed good-natured rivalry with his Bostonian sportsfan friends. In 2005 he completed a Certificate in Addictions Counseling at Harvard Medical School, after which he volunteered at Emerson Hospital. He was an active friend of Bill W. for 30 years and enjoyed serving his community. James is survived by his son, Brian Newkirk and his wife Alissa of Arlington, their children Oliver and Theodore; his daughter, Katie Newkirk and her husband Tejas of Connecticut and their daughter Selene; his brother Thomas of Maryland, and sister Joyce of California; and his significant other Cathy Rowan of Sudbury. The family asks you to please share a remembrance, photo, video message, or condolence in his online guestbook at www.DeeFuneralHome.com. Family members will gather for a private burial service at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation (The Parkinson's Foundation). Please join family and friends the world over as we celebrate the life and love of Jim Newkirk Sunday June 7, 3PM EDT Via Zoom videoconference  Click here to join via Computer, Smartphone or Tablet  Meeting ID: 929 4517 7574 Password: 1945 To join by telephone (audio only) Dial +1 (301) 715-8592; Meeting ID 929 4517 7574#, passcode 1945# For a guide on how to use Zoom, please click  here  If you're unfamiliar with how Zoom works, please download it and give it a test drive earlier in the week. Seniorplanet.org has a live Zoom lesson June 3 at 1pm EDT; register for lesson  here  Arrangements are under the care of Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.