Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
Susan Dianne Fortier
May 9, 2026
Susan Dianne “Sue” Fortier 63, passed away in Windham on May 9, 2026. She was born October 25, 1962, in Portland Maine, and was the daughter of the late John C. and Joanne R. (Page) Fortier.
Susan grew up in Windham and attended Windham school. Susan or Sue, as some called her, graduated from Casco Bay College in 1983, with an...
Priscilla Lorraine Bard
May 6, 2026
Priscilla Lorraine Bard, 79, of Windham passed away May 6, 2026 at Northern Light Mercy Hospital. She was born April 14, 1947 in Westbrook, she is the daughter of the late Reny LeBlanc and Elizabeth Goyet.
In addition to raising her four children, Priscilla took art classes which demonstrated her beautiful artist talents. In the late 1970’s and into the 1980’s,...
Kenneth Jones
May 4, 2026
Kenneth W. Jones, 75, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones at his daughter’s home.
Born on January 22, 1951, in Portland, Maine, Kenneth was the beloved son of Mae Rose Harriman and step-father Sidney Thomas Harriman. He grew up in Gorham and attended local schools.
Kenneth worked as a mechanic for most of his...
Arlene Black
May 2, 2026
Arlene Beverly (Hall) Black, age 97, passed peacefully on May 2, 2026 at her homestead where she had resided for 77 years in the North Deering area of Portland. Arlene, affectionately known by all as “Grammie”, resided in Maine her entire life. The daughter of Irasen Lloyd Hall and Emma (Webster) Hall, she was born at home in Gray and...
Howard Woodside
May 2, 2026
Howard “Woody” Woodside passed away at home on May 2, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born August 17, 1947 in Portland, he was a graduate of South Portland High School and an Army Vietnam veteran. Woody returned home to work in construction until he became Port Engineer for Casco Bay Ferry Lines for thirty plus years. Woody was a Past...
Jo-Dene Alexander
May 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jo-Dene Alexander, who departed this life on May 1, 2026, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough ME. Born on January 7th, 1957, Jodi was a beloved Wife, Mother, Aunt, and friend.
Throughout her life, Jodi touched many with their kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit. Known for her love of...
Duane L Varney
May 1, 2026
Duane Lee Varney, 77, of Windham, Maine, passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 1, 2026, just one day after his seventy-seventh birthday. Born on April 30, 1949, in Portland, Maine, to the late Norman Varney and Anna Pelletier, Duane grew up in the greater Portland area and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1967. He went on to...
William "Bill" Landry
Apr 26, 2026
Bill Landry, 77, of Anson, Maine passed away on April 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Bridgeport, CT on November 13, 1948, to William Landry and Dorothy Poland. He was the oldest of 7 children.
Bill loved fishing, camping and hosting holiday BBQ’s for all his family and friends at his home. He loved...
Gilbert David Guevin
Apr 26, 2026
Gilbert “Gil” Guevin, 76, passed away on April 26, 2026, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. A longtime resident of Windham, Gil was residing at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough at the time of his passing.
Gil was born in Westbrook, Maine, to Irene (Demers) Guevin and Armand Guevin. He was a graduate of Westbrook High School and proudly went...
Rody James Fitzgibbon
Apr 25, 2026
Rody James Fitzgibbon
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rody James Fitzgibbon, 78, longtime resident of Windham, Maine, who departed this life on April 25, 2026, after a brief illness. Rody grew up in Easton, Massachusetts, the son of Rody and Edith Fitzgibbon. He was a Navy Vietnam Combat Veteran and a proud graduate of the...
Gerard P. Drouin
Apr 25, 2026
Gerard Philip Drouin, 79, known to friends and family as “Jerry”, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A longtime resident of Westbrook, Jerry was residing at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris at the time of his passing. He was known for his sense of humor, strength, love and kindness, and...
Kenneth E. Colpritt
Apr 25, 2026
KENNETH E. COLPRITT, WESTBROOK-
Kenneth E. Colpritt, 88, passed away on April 25, 2026 after a brief illness, with his family by his side. He was born in Rockland, Maine, the son of Kenneth E. and Rose (Gresley) Colpritt.
Ken attended Westbrook Schools before serving for 4 years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and as an Army National...
George F. Towle
Apr 20, 2026
George Towle, 75, of Portland, Maine, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026.
He was born George F. Towle on May 6, 1950, to George and Marilyn Towle. He graduated from Bonny Eagle High School in 1968 before attending the University of Maine in Portland and beginning a career in teaching and coaching.
George Towle was an integral part of Maine’s running...
Linda Morey Benway
Apr 19, 2026
Linda (Nana) Benway of Westbrook died Monday, April 19, 2026 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.
Linda was born on January 15, 1942 in Stonington, Maine, the daughter of the late Montgomery and Joyce Morey. She attended Rockland High School at went on to get her degree as a Physician Assistant at SMCC.
Linda is survived by her 2 daughters; Teresa...
Laurie A. Anderson
Apr 17, 2026
On Friday, April 17, 2026, Laurie Anderson passed away peacefully in Scarborough, Maine, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Though her passing was sudden and far too soon, we choose to focus on the joy, love, and resilience she shared and modeled for us every day.
Laurie’s life was a beautiful evolution of roles: she was a devoted daughter and...
Thelma Piestrak
Apr 17, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Thelma A Piestrak of Windham, Maine, who passed away surrounded by her family on April 17, 2026, after an 11-year battle with cancer. Born December 28, 1953 to Luther and Anita Hawk, in Danville, Pennsylvania as the “BABY” of 10 children. She faced her illness with remarkable strength, courage...
Ruth Curtis
Apr 15, 2026
Standish – Ruth “Pat” Curtis, 77, of standish, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 4, 1949, the daughter of John and Ruth (Phillips) Link. She attended the Institute of Notre Dame in Baltimore and then worked for London Town before moving to Maine in 1970.
In the Mid Seventies she met her...
Debra Mae Turner
Apr 14, 2026
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Debra Mae Turner of Standish, ME formerly of Boxborough, MA, who left us on April 14, 2026. Born on November 2, 1953, in Lowell, MA, she was predeceased by her mother Rita (Cocoran), father Ernest Denomme and brother Dennis Denomme. Deb was a dedicated driver for CASE collaborative for 15 years...
Margaret Alice Willette
Apr 13, 2026
Margaret Alice Willette, age 85, passed away on April 13, 2026, at Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine.
Known affectionately as Maggie or Peggy to her friends and family, Margaret was born on January 16, 1941. Margaret spent her professional life as an office manager at Saco River Telephone Co., now known as GoNetspeed in New Gloucester before retiring as a receptionist....
Daniel Edward Smith Kornegay II
Apr 12, 2026
Daniel Edward Smith Kornegay II, 84, of Brunswick, Maine, passed away on April 12, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 13, 1942, and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland, Dan lived a full and adventurous life defined by his family, the outdoors, his love of sports (first playing, then later watching), and love of storytelling with...

