James "Jim" Alden Tuttle

Fremont- James (Jim) Alden Tuttle, 79, of Fremont, NH and Lake Suzy, FL passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Born in Exeter, NH, on August 19, 1946, he was the son of Alden Tuttle and Arabella (Taylor) Tuttle. James is survived by his devoted wife, Linda Sage; his daughters, Kelly Ann Sage and her husband Fred Haniffy of Exeter, NH, and Lynn Marie Sage of Stratham, NH; affectionately known as “Beepa” by his granddaughters, Isabelle Marie O’Kane and her husband Adam of Hampton, NH, and Linda Kelly Dostie and her husband Alex of Raymond, NH; and his cherished great-granddaughters, Carrigan, Winnie, and June. He is also survived by his five sisters: Marilyn Wells and her husband Bill of North Ridgeville, Ohio; Elaine Tuttle of Quincy, MA; Laura Otterson and her husband Jon of Dover, NH; Kathy Conti of Kensington, NH; and June Novakowski and her husband Gary of Newfields, NH; several beloved nieces and nephews along with his cat Bonnie. Jim was a dedicated lifelong learner whose curiosity and work ethic shaped a rich and varied professional life. He graduated from Exeter High School in 1964 and continued his studies at New Hampshire Vocational Technical College, earning a degree in Automotive Technology in 1966. Always driven to expand his knowledge, he went on to attend Northeastern University, graduating in 1978 with a degree in Law Enforcement. Jim later pursued a growing interest in technology, completing a degree in Computer Science from Northern Essex Community College in 1988. His passion for learning continued well into adulthood, culminating in his graduation from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Accounting and became a CPA. After graduating from the police academy, Jim began an extensive career with the Hampton Police Department, serving the community throughout the 1970s until 1988. That year, he moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he worked for Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. Upon returning to New Hampshire, Jim rejoined the Hampton Police Department, where he served for an additional 12 years. During his many years in law enforcement, Jim held a variety of roles, including patrolman, detective, mounted patrol officer, and a member of the motorcycle division. He was dedicated to protecting and serving his community with integrity, professionalism, and genuine care. After retiring from the police force, Jim embarked on a new chapter as a self-employed CPA, applying his analytical skills and work ethic to help others in yet another capacity. Even though he was always on the hunt for a bargain—and never went anywhere without his trusty coupon bag—Jim was famously frugal with himself and graciously generous with others. He loved cruising around in his ’95 Mustang convertible, especially on a sunny day. Jim and Linda traveled far and wide, always choosing destinations they had never visited before, turning every trip into a new adventure. He especially cherished spending his winters at their Florida home, soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the change of pace. In keeping with Jim’s wishes, his life will be celebrated in a private gathering of family, wrapped in love and remembrance. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jim’s memory to the Raymond Coalition for Youth by clicking here or the Stratham SPCA by clicking here

James "Jim" Alden Tuttle

August 19, 1946 - February 24, 2026