Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Richard Kent "Dick" Harder

Richard Kent "Dick" Harder

Aug 27, 2026

Richard Kent “Dick” Harder, age 91, died surrounded by his adoring family. He was born in Wellsville, NY to Dick and Sarah Harder as an only child and grandchild. Raised in Andover, NY and ever nostalgic for his childhood years, he often reminisced about the many escapades of his youth, playing baseball and working in the family hardware store. Dick...

Carol Bullerwell Rickett

Carol Bullerwell Rickett

Aug 27, 2026

Carol Bullerwell Rickett, 74, of Windham, died on August 27, 2026 at Maine Medical Center after a brief illness.

She was born July 2, 1952, the daughter of the late Robert Bullerwell and Marilyn Mayberry. Carol married the love of her life and soulmate, Richard Rickett, and they shared 55 years of marriage. She was a proud Navy wife, she worked...

Phillip D. Patterson

Phillip D. Patterson

Aug 23, 2026

Portland, ME - Phillip D. Patterson of Westbrook, ME, known to many as Phil, passed away on August 23, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, surrounded by his devoted and caring family. He was born on December 23, 1946, in Biddeford, ME.

Phil will be remembered as a kind and caring man with a golden heart the size of Texas....

Theresa Marie Higgins

Theresa Marie Higgins

Aug 23, 2026

Theresa Marie Higgins, 58, of Buxton, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2026. Born in Portland, Maine, Theresa was the daughter of Edward F. Jordan Jr. and Mary E. Lebeda, and stepdaughter of Michael Lebeda. She built a life centered around her family and the people she loved.

Theresa found happiness in being together with her family. Some of her...

Karen Ann Martin

Karen Ann Martin

Aug 22, 2026

Karen Ann Martin was born on January 26, 1957, to Theresa and Earnie Martin. She was one of eleven children, born into a large family alongside her siblings Dolores, Theresa, Richard, Jimmy, Earnie, Denise, Rosie, Michael, Paul and Tommy.

Karen was the loving mother of Nicole and Adam Mattson, a beloved mother-in-law to Melissa Mattson, and the proud grandmother of Noah,...

Daniel Lee Meserve

Daniel Lee Meserve

Aug 21, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Daniel Lee Meserve, a cherished son, father, brother, brother-in-law, and friend. Born on March 19, 1970, in Portland, Maine, Daniel left us far too soon on August 21, 2026. 

Daniel was a master woodcrafter and was employed at Aubin Woodworking in Bow, NH. His artistic woodcrafting skills were only rivaled by his passion...

Carol R. Riley

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

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

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

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...

Lauris Champagne

Lauris Champagne

Aug 13, 2026

Lauris Champagne passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026 at Woodlands Memory Center in Bridgton, Maine, at the age of 75. 

Lauris was the daughter of Richard and Joyce Viles, who predeceased her. She was a graduate of Falmouth High School in 1969 and made her mark in the professional world with a remarkable 40-year career at UNUM Insurance company.

Her passion...

Regina Irene Schlehuber

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...