Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Patricia Jean McDonald

Patricia Jean McDonald

Jan 31, 2026

In Loving Memory of Patricia Jean “Pat” McDonald

A Beloved Nana

“Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day.”

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Jean McDonald, lovingly known as Pat, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones, at the age of 80, at the Barron...

James Wilbur Hawxwell

James Wilbur Hawxwell

Jan 24, 2026

James W. Hawxwell, 78, of North Lauderdale, FL passed away on January 24, 2026. Born in Portland, ME to William and Clara Hawxwell on February 14, 1947.

James, affectionately known as "Big Daddy," was a New England Patriots fan and he loved hunting. James especially loved trips to the family camp in Maine. He proudly served in the US Navy.

James is...

Geraldine Ann Day

Geraldine Ann Day

Jan 24, 2026

GORHAM - Geraldine Ann (Thompson) Day, 84, received her “divine promotion” in the loving presence of her family on Jan. 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. “Gerry” lived by the motto, “Life is good. choose happiness!,” which she embodied to the end.

Gerry was born at home on May 31, 1941 to Virginia and Lawrence Thompson in Cornish, Maine....

Kathleen Marie Williams (Carland)

Kathleen Marie Williams (Carland)

Jan 23, 2026

GORHAM -

Kathleen Marie Williams (Carland), 68 years old, of Gorham, ME passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday, January 23, 2026 after a 6-month battle with lung cancer.

Kathleen (Kathy) was born on October 11, 1957 in Portland, ME to parents Edward B. and Anita J. Carland. She was the 4th child in a family of eight children...

Steven A. Miles

Steven A. Miles

Jan 21, 2026

Scarborough – Steven A, Miles, 72 of Gorham, passed away at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Wednesday January 21, 2026. He was born in Wickenburg, Arizona on March 26, 1953, the son of Harvey and Elia (Lamas) Miles. He attended school in Rocky Ford, Colorado_. After high school Steven joined the United States Navy. He went to Western State College...

Brian Patrick Plourde

Brian Patrick Plourde

Jan 16, 2026

Brian, Patrick Plourde 65, passed peacefully January 16, 2026 with family present and beloved wife Nancy holding his hand.

Brian was born in Biddeford Maine, raised by loving and devoted parents Patrick I. Plourde (Fort Kent) and Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (Waldron) Plourde (Westbrook)

Brian married his high school sweetheart Nancy after college and six years of dating. They celebrated 38 years of...

Merwin Jasper

Merwin Jasper

Jan 16, 2026

Merwin Errol Jasper – Windham

Merwin “Errol” Jasper, 87, passed away January 16, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born Nov. 21, 1938, in Westbrook, the son of the late Merwin V. and Lillian (Libby) Jasper. He grew up in Windham and often helped out at his grandfather Libby’s farm. Errol graduated from Windham High School, class of...

Nancy M. Blaisdell

Nancy M. Blaisdell

Jan 15, 2026

Nancy M. Blaisdell, 79, passed away on January 15, 2026. Born on October 20, 1946, in Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Henry A. Brown and Madeline Brown.

Nancy graduated from South Portland High School. She enjoyed a career as a home daycare operator, where she dedicated herself to caring for children. She was married for 59 years...

Brendon Stephen Bean

Brendon Stephen Bean

Jan 14, 2026

Brendon Stephen Bean, 48, of Gray, Maine, was suddenly taken to Heaven on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at Maine Medical Center.

Brendon was born in Laconia, NH, and moved to Maine in his early twenties where he met and married Sarah Bean, nee Willette. Brendon and Sarah made their home in Gray, Maine, were much in love and soon welcomed their...

Andrew B. Gold

Andrew B. Gold

Jan 13, 2026

Andrew B. Gold passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026 while in hospice care. Growing up in Portland he loved life, from sitting in the sun or fishing at the State Pier, to ice fishing at River Bend in the winter. The past few years he resided at Gordon Green where staff and friends became his family in a safe...

Mary Ann Enman

Mary Ann Enman

Jan 10, 2026

Portland – Mary Ann (Densmore) Enman, 84, of Windham died on Saturday January 10, 2026, after a long battle with Dementia. She was born in Portland on August 14, 1941, the daughter of Melvin and Nellie (Lefiavor) Densmore. Mary Ann grew up on Munjoy Hill and was always proud of this heritage.

Mary Ann enjoyed travelling, out West to Arizona. She...

Jane E. Tucci

Jane E. Tucci

Jan 9, 2026

Standish- Jane E. Tucci, 72, of Standish, passed away with her family by her side, on Friday, January 9, 2026. The daughter of Clarence and Alzina Wight, she was born in Portland on August 7, 1953. She graduated from Gorham High School, class of 1971. In 1972, she married Don Tucci of Portland. The next year they had their daughter,...

Elizabeth Joan Finocchietti

Elizabeth Joan Finocchietti

Jan 5, 2026

Elizabeth (Liz) Joan Finocchietti, 82, passed away at her home on January 05, 2026. Heaven has a new angel. She was born in Portland on May 27, 1943, the daughter of Edward and Thelma McCurdy. Liz grew up in Portland and graduated from Portland High School in 1961.

Liz met Joseph Finocchietti and they married in 1966. They made their home...

Philip Moreau

Philip Moreau

Jan 4, 2026

Portland – Philip R. Moreau, 89, of Westbrook, died on Sunday January 4, 2026, at Mercy Northen Light in Portland. He was born in Westbrook on March 20, 1936, the son of Philip and Domitile (Leblanc) Moreau. Philip attend Westbrook Schools and after graduation Served in the United States Navy.

Philip worked for 40 years at SD Warren as a research...

Diane E Pizzo

Diane E Pizzo

Jan 3, 2026

Diane Ellen Pizzo, 88, of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with her children by her side. Born in South Portland on February 1, 1937, to George F. Jr. and Agnes (Papazian) Meserve, Diane grew up in South Portland and graduated from South Portland High School in 1955.

After high school, Diane began her career...

Ronald A. Nickerson

Ronald A. Nickerson

Jan 2, 2026

Falmouth - Ronald A Nickerson Sr, 82, of Gorham, Maine passed away on January 2, 2026.

Ron, also affectionately known as Papa, was born in Portland, ME January 10,1943 to Carl Libby and Marion Harmon Nickerson. Ron graduated from Gorham High School in 1961 and graduated from the culinary arts program at SMCC in 1963. Ron began his career at Holiday...

Adam "Hawkesy" J. Hawkes

Adam "Hawkesy" J. Hawkes

Dec 31, 2025

ADAM JAY HAWKES “HAWKESY”

POLAND-Adam J. Hawkes “Hawkesy”, 49, died unexpectedly December 31, 2025 at a hospital in Portland surrounded by his family. 

He was born April 23, 1976 in Westbrook, son of the late Russell S.Hawkes. Adam graduated from Windham High School. He played soccer exceptionally well and enjoyed being with his friends who would describe him as “the life of...

Robert Patrick Smart

Robert Patrick Smart

Dec 31, 2025

Robert Patrick Smart, 46, of Windham, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2025.

Robert was born in Portland, Maine, to Robert A. Smart and Teresa A. Zsiga Smart. He grew up surrounded by family and lifelong memories that shaped the devoted husband, father, “bro”, brother, and friend he became.

Rob is survived by his loving wife, Laura Smart, and his cherished...

Julie Ann Washby

Julie Ann Washby

Dec 31, 2025

Julie Ann Washby, 72, of Westbrook, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by love. Born on January 10, 1953, Julie was known for her kind heart and deep devotion to her family and her profession.

Julie proudly worked as a Registered Nurse for 42 years, a career she truly loved. She spent many of those years caring for others...

John "Jack" Edward Reuter

John "Jack" Edward Reuter

Dec 29, 2025

John Edward Reuter, 92, a long-time Gorham resident since 1978, passed away on December 29, 2025, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine, after a long illness. He was the son of Clifford S. Reuter, Jr., and Louise Culver Hull Reuter, known as Weezie. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Clifford S. Reuter, III, and his sister,...