Carol R. Riley
Aug 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol R. Riley, born on March 2, 1945, in Portland, Maine, who left this world on August 19, 2026. Carol was a loving mother, a dedicated RN, an amazing baker, and a passionate supporter of youth sports. She spent her life caring for others, making a tremendous impact in...
Linda L. Johnson
Aug 15, 2026
Casco, ME – On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Linda L. Johnson, loving sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior.
Linda was born on August 7, 1948, in Portland, ME to her parents Lucille and Alexander Johnson. Linda also had one brother, William W. Johnson Sr., who had also passed and gone home to...
Nancy Claudette Desjardins-Philbin
Aug 15, 2026
Nancy Claudette Desjardins-Philbin, 80, passed away unexpectedly in her home in Gorham, ME on August 15, 2026, after a period of declining health. Nancy was born on January 2, 1946, in Van Buren, Maine, daughter of the late Claude and Pauline (LeBlanc) Desjardins.
Following Nancy's graduation from Sacred Heart High School in Van Buren, Nancy moved to Boston Massachusetts, to work...
Jeffrey Alan Vincent
Aug 14, 2026
JEFFREY ALAN “JEFF” VINCENT
WESTBROOK — Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” Vincent, 61, died peacefully on August 14, 2026, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough after a long illness, with his family by his side.
He was born on August 31, 1964, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of the late William C. and DeAnn J. (Peck) Vincent. Shortly after his birth, Jeff and...
Regina Irene Schlehuber
Aug 12, 2026
Regina Irene Schlehuber, 72, of Standish, ME passed away peacefully at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, ME on August 12th, 2026. She was born on June 4th,1954 in Hartford, Connecticut. She was the youngest of three daughters born to the late William A. Berger and Shirley L. Jewell. Regina grew up in the greater Portland area after her parents...
Bogdan Dosov
Aug 12, 2026
Franklin County, ME - Bogdan Dosov, 19, of Westbrook, Maine, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on August 12, 2026.
Born in Uzbekistan, Bogdan came to the United States three years ago with his parents and four of his siblings, beginning a new chapter of his life with his family. He was the ninth of ten children born to Nazar and Jumagul...
Gary Alan York
Aug 12, 2026
Gary Alan York, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully at his home on August 12, 2026, at the age of 73.
Born in Portland, Maine, on September 15, 1952, Gary was the beloved son of the late George H. York, Jr. and Gloria A. Beaudoin.
He grew up in the Portland area and earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of...
Brian Madison Close
Aug 10, 2026
Brian Madison Close, 72, of Buxton, passed away on August 10, 2026.
Brian was well loved. He has a weird sense of humor that made people laugh and wonder "what the heck?". In his early 20’s, he and a friend pedaled to Florida. They found work on the way and worked for Man Power when they got there. They also pedaled...
Thomas B. Curtis
Aug 9, 2026
Scarborough, ME - Thomas (Tom) Curtis, 79, went to meet his savior, Jesus Christ on August 9, 2026, ending his recent, arduous journey with dementia. He was born the second of three children in Portland, ME on April 11, 1947, to Jane (Christiansen) Curtis and Burton Clyde Curtis. Tom moved with his family to North Haven CT at the age...
Lisa Rosebrook
Aug 9, 2026
Lisa Rosebrook
Lisa Rosebrook, née Lisa Jewell, passed away peacefully surrounded by her close family after a long and courageous battle. She was born September 5, 1950, in Orange, New Jersey, to George and Joan (Lindquist) Jewell. The daughter of a Coast Guard captain, Lisa spent her early years moving with her family before settling in Southwest Harbor, Maine, where she...
Robert W. Smithson
Aug 4, 2026
Robert “Bob” Smithson, 89, passed away on August 4, 2026, at the Gorham House surrounded by family and friends after a long illness. He was born in Buxton Maine on May 7, 1937, to the late Robert and Marion Smithson.
Bob graduated from Windham High School. He attended Franklin Technical Institute in Boston and University of Maine in Portland. He also...
Robin Proulx
Aug 1, 2026
Portland – Robin Proulx, 69, of Standish, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at Maine Medical Center. She lived her entire life in Standish.
Robin was employed by Bill Dodge for many years. In her twenties, she successfully trained and showed her dog, Ghee, in obedience. She enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, tatting, crocheting, and knitting, and made many beautiful gifts for...
James "Jim" Ellsworth Kelley
Jul 29, 2026
James E. Kelley, age 58, of Westbrook, Maine, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026.
Born on August 4, 1967, in Gardiner, Maine, Jim was the son of Agnes Marie Bronn and the late James F. Kelley. He was a proud graduate of Pittston Consolidated Grammar School, Gardiner High School, and St. Joseph's College in Standish, Maine.
Jim worked in the past...
Verna Marie Dennison
Jul 29, 2026
Verna Marie Dennison passed away peacefully on July 29th, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
Verna was born on March 7, 1941, in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Forrest and Dora Diffin.
In 1955, she met the love of her life, Richard Dennison, Sr., and later got married on November 1, 1958, and had three children.
She spent her life being...
Philip H. Doughty
Jul 29, 2026
Portland, ME - Philip H. Doughty passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2026, at The Cedars. A Portland High School graduate of the class of 1957, Phil proudly served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963.
Phil cherished many passions throughout his life, including golfing in the printer’s league, enjoying their annual trip to Rangely, and spending summers...
Kathleen Mary Peachwall
Jul 24, 2026
Kathleen Mary Peachwall, age 76, of North Attleborough and formerly of Boston, Massachusetts, passed away on July 23, 2026.
Raised in Falmouth, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Marcel J. and Philomena G. (Potenzo) Peachwall, and sister of the late Joanne E. Peachwall. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for the Massachusetts Department of Social Services. Outside...
Paul R. Strout
Jul 21, 2026
Paul R. Strout of Gorham died unexpectedly on July 21, 2026. He was 83 years old.
He was born in Portland to Raymond and Ruth (Verrill) Strout on November 16, 1942. After Paul graduated from Gorham High School, he continued his education at SMVTI for his associates degree resulting in his becoming a Master Electrician.
While serving in the Navy aboard the...
Patricia "Patty" A. Kelley
Jul 16, 2026
Patricia A. “Patty” Kelley
Patricia A. “Patty” Kelley, 86, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook, Maine, under the compassionate care of all the staff there and Hospice, where she had resided for the past six years.
Patty was born on October 2, 1939, in Windham, Maine, the daughter of Frederick E. Kelley and Agnes Kelley....
Virginia "Ginny" L. Rioux
Jul 15, 2026
Gorham – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Virginia L. Rioux, who left us on July 15, 2026, at the age of 94. Ginny, as she was known to most, was a cherished member of our community and a beloved family member.
Born to Louis and Mildred Rioux, Virginia grew up in Gorham, where she...
Roseanne M. Peterson
Jul 14, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family of Roseanne Peterson announces her peaceful passing on July 14, 2026, following a brief illness. She passed away at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center with her family by her side.
Roseanne was born March 3, 1950, in Southington, Connecticut, to the late Robert and Rosemary (Beatson) Peterson.
She graduated from Southington High School in 1968...
