Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

George F. Towle

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

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...

Thelma Piestrak

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

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

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

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

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...

William Carter Carignan

William Carter Carignan

Apr 11, 2026

William Carter Carignan, “Billy” died unexpectedly on April 11, 2026, in the comfort of his home. He was born in Portland on March 17, 1967. He was raised in Windham and moved to Portland to start his family.

Billy is survived by his mother Lorraine and father Roy Carignan, along with his siblings Roy Carignan, Tim Carignan, and Julie Leeman. Billy...

Eileen Ruth O'Brien

Eileen Ruth O'Brien

Apr 10, 2026

Eileen Ruth O'Brien, of Standish, passed away peacefully Friday, April 10, 2026 at Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook, Maine, ending her battle with dementia. The daughter of the late Gerald and Viola Irish, Eileen was born at home on April 13, 1939, and was nearly 87 years old.

At a young age, Eileen was deeply involved in raising her six siblings...

Roxanna Lucille York

Roxanna Lucille York

Apr 8, 2026

Roxanna Lucille York, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully at her home on April 8, 2026, at the age of 69, after a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Portland, Maine, on June 16, 1956, Roxanna was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Dix and Shirley Reynolds. She grew up in the Portland area and pursued a business degree at the...

Pauline Yvonne Albert Siulinski

Pauline Yvonne Albert Siulinski

Apr 7, 2026

Pauline Yvonne Albert Siulinski, a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at the age of 97, at the Gorham House. She was born on September 16, 1928, in Westbrook, Maine, the third daughter of Auguste and Bernadette Albert. Her father was among the founders of Westbrook’s beloved clothing store, The Men’s Shop....

Lorna Faye Logan

Lorna Faye Logan

Apr 3, 2026

Portland- Lorna Faye Logan passed away at Fallbrook Commons in Portland on April 3rd, 2026, at the age of 74, after a period of declining health. She was born on February 29, 1952, and being a Leap Year baby, she always said she was actually only a fourth of her given age.

Lorna was born to Amos and Helen (Cail) Logan...

John Hawkes

John Hawkes

Apr 3, 2026

John Thomas Hawkes II, 53 of Windham passed away suddenly at his home in the early morning on April 3rd. He was born on September 22, 1972, and spent most of his life in Gorham before moving to Windham.

He is predeceased by his parents, Nancy (Powers) and John Hawkes.

John is survived by his loving girlfriend of six years, Jennifer, and...

George A Baron

George A Baron

Apr 3, 2026

George Andrew Baron, 87, died unexpectedly while dealing with short-term illness on April 3, 2026, at his home in Windham, Maine. He was born on December 6, 1938, in Nanticoke, PA , the son of the late Anna (Kruchowski) and John Baron – both of whom had migrated to the U.S. from Slovakia. George graduated from Nanticoke High School in...

John Merrifield

John Merrifield

Apr 1, 2026

John Merrifield has gone home to be with the Lord! John was born in Brattleboro, Vt. and attended Hinsdale NH schools. He served as a sergeant during the Vietnam conflict from 1964 to 1967 in France and worked at a depot supplying troops to Vietnam. He was instrumental in setting up a depot in England as well. He traveled extensively...

Martha Frances Henrikson

Martha Frances Henrikson

Apr 1, 2026

Martha Frances Henrikson 90, Standish Maine

Martha Frances Henrikson died peacefully in her sleep, at home, April 1, 2026. She was born on November 2,1935, the daughter of Arthur Holmes and Virginia Bennett. Martha graduated from Morse High School, Bath Maine, class of 1954. She met the love of her life, Carl F Henrikson, and was married four months later. They...

Perley Lee Dupuis

Perley Lee Dupuis

Mar 27, 2026

Perley Dupuis, a devoted husband, dedicated father, and adoring grandfather, was a resilient man of impressive "fix-anything" talent and limitless curiosity who passed away on March 27, 2026. Generous to his core, he always put the needs of others before his own — the kind of man who would give the shirt off his back — and met every challenge...

Jane Aldrich

Jane Aldrich

Mar 26, 2026

Jane Hinckley Aldrich peacefully went home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2026 at Andwell Hospice House in Auburn, after a period of declining health. Born an only child of Regina and Oscar Aldrich on January 28, 1944, Jane grew up in Windham and entered Maine Medical Center School of Nursing after graduating from high school. She worked...

Cheryl Lee Hoyt

Cheryl Lee Hoyt

Mar 25, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl Lee Hoyt, who left this world on March 25, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on May 10, 1961, in Troy, New York, Cheryl lived a vibrant life filled with music, love, and adventure. 

A passionate musician, Cheryl shared her love for music with others, playing both the...

Mary Ellen Moon

Mary Ellen Moon

Mar 23, 2026

Mary Ellen Moon passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born on March 3, 1943, daughter of Edward and Emma Angley of Brewer, Maine and was a graduate of John Bapst High School. She went on to earn her degree from Washington State Teachers College in 1965 and later achieved her Masters degree...