Joan Elizabeth Larson
Jun 9, 2019
WESTBROOK- Joan Elizabeth Larson, 83, passed away June 9, 2019 at her daughter's home in Gorham. She was born September 29, 1935 in Portland, ME the daughter of Willis and Doris (Genn) Shapleigh. Joanne grew up in Portland and attended Portland schools. She married Elmer Larson in 1951 and together shared 65 years of marriage before his passing in 2017....
Irene Clair Morton
Jun 7, 2019
GORHAM- Irene Clair Morton passed away in her sleep on June 7, 2019, just months after reaching her goal of living to be 90. She was born in Portland, Maine on January 2, 1929, the daughter of the late George and Cecilia Miller. Many family members still treasure the quilts and sweaters Irene made for them. She and her husband,...
Christine Willard Bennett
Jun 7, 2019
CHRISTINE WILLARD BENNETT WESTBROOK – Christine Willard Bennett, 86, passed away on June 7, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born April 28, 1933 the daughter of the late John Jay and Melva (Greeley) Willard – the oldest of seven children. Christine graduated from Gould Academy in Bethel, Class of 1951, and from Gorham State...
Royce F. O'Donal
Jun 6, 2019
GORHAM-- Royce F. O'Donal, founder of O'Donal's Tree Nursery, peacefully passed away in his sleep at his Gorham home on June 6, 2019 in the arms of his beloved wife after a long and prosperous life. The eldest son of Charles and Lena O'Donal, he was born on February 16, 1927 in Smithfield, Maine. Here he attended a one room...
Jeffrey B. Ronfeldt Sr.
Jun 6, 2019
Jeffrey B. Ronfeldt, Sr August 24, 1952 - June 6, 2019 WINDHAM-- Jeffrey B. Ronfeldt Sr, 66, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born August 24, 1952 in Mineola, NY , the youngest son of the late Walter Ronfeldt Sr. and Grace Klinke. Jeff grew up in...
Robert "Butch" Payne Ladd Iii
Jun 5, 2019
Westbrook-- Robert (Butch) Payne Ladd, III, 77 of Westbrook, passed away on June 5, 2019 after years of declining health, at the Tyler Hospice Suite at Mercy Hospital, with his family at his side. Butch was born in Norway, Maine, on August 15, 1941, the son of Robert P. Ladd Jr. and Lenore N. (Carroll) Ladd. He graduated from Paris...
Jacqueline M. Direnzo
Jun 4, 2019
WESTBROOK—Jacqueline M. DiRenzo, 86, passed away on June 4, 2019 at her home. She was born May 15, 1933, a daughter of Edwin and Gertrude (Allen) Hawes. She grew up in Gorham, and attended the Robie School. Jackie married Anthony DiRenzo and together they shared over 50 years of marriage before his passing in 2012. She spent her younger years...
Linda Paul
Jun 4, 2019
WINDHAM-Linda Paul, 82, died on June 4th, 2019 after suffering complications from a fall. She was born on June 1st, 1937 in Portland. She was the daughter of John King Maguire and Barbara Elizabeth Thorndike Maguire. Linda graduated from Deering High School class of 1955. She married the love of her life Kent Paul on December 29th, 1962. After high...
Diana L. Martin
Jun 3, 2019
Diana L. Martin, 56, Satellite Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2019, at her home. Diana was born on October 5, 1962, in Portland, Maine. She grew up in Buxton, Maine and graduated from Bonny Eagle High School. She was a licensed Cosmetologist in the State of Maine. Diana enjoyed her life filling the hearts of all animals;...
Virginia "Ginny" Doughty Knight
Jun 2, 2019
PORTLAND-- Virginia (Ginny) Doughty Knight, of Portland, died June 2, 2019, following a brief time in hospice care at her daughter's home in Tampa, Florida. Ginny was born July 6, 1931 in Portland, the daughter of Olan and Louise (Sierwertsen) Doughty Sr. She grew up in Portland and as a young girl worked for a while at the Wadsworth-Longfellow House...
Marie Arlene Foye
Jun 1, 2019
SCARBOROUGH- Marie Arlene Foye, 99, of Westbrook, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born on March 25, 1920 to the late Edward and Ella (Sawyer) Axelsen in Westbrook, where she grew up and attended local schools. On March 8, 1940, she married her high school sweetheart, Thomas H. Foye. They had...
Theresa Suzanne Stuart
May 30, 2019
WESTBROOK- Theresa Suzanne (Bernier) Stuart 61 passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 30, 2019. She was born in Portland a daughter of Jean Paul and Angela (Rondeau) Bernier on December 28, 1957. She graduated from Westbrook High School in 1976.Theresa married Jonathan Stuart on February 16th 1983.She was a waitress for many years than stayed home to raise...
Ernest W. Mains Jr.
May 30, 2019
WESTBROOK- Ernest W. Mains Jr., age 95 of Westbrook, Maine, passed at at Stroudwater Lodge May 30, 2019. Ernest was known by many names; Ernie, Barney, Dad, Papa & Grampie, to name a few. He was Born in South Portland, Maine on April 5, 1924, to Ernest W. Mains and Frances Huston Mains. He attended Deering High School and left...
Alice B Vivas
May 29, 2019
WESTBROOK- Alice B. Vivas, 69, passed away May 29, 2019 at home with her granddaughter holding her hand. She was born May 3, 1951 in Portland, ME to parents Ruth and Philip Howe. Alice had a love for all things Disney, especially Mickey Mouse which was fondly shared by her late husband, Jośe. She absolutely loved dolphins as well. Above...
Janice Chick Sawyer
May 27, 2019
Janice Chick Sawyer passed away peacefully at her home in Westbrook, ME on Monday, May 27, 2019 with family by her side. Janice was born in Monmouth, ME September 4, 1938 to Gertrude and William Chick. She graduated with honors from Monmouth Academy. Before she graduated, while working at The Augusta House, she met her future husband and lifelong partner,...
Doris Claudia Cloutier- Gervais
May 25, 2019
Saco-Doris Claudia Cloutier-Gervais, 80, died Friday, May 25, 2019 at Springbrook Nursing Home in Westbrook. She was born on February 20, 1939 in Biddeford a daughter of Joseph and Marie (Boulet) Cloutier. Doris graduated from Thornton Academy in 1958. She worked with horses, appreciated country and western music, Peanuts cartoons and had a strong, contagious laugh that would cause others...
Robert Gerard Danis Jr.
May 24, 2019
Westbrook Robert Gerard Danis Jr., passed away May 24, 2019, after a long and difficult recovery at Seaside Nursing Home in Portland. He was born June 30, 1938, in Westbrook to Robert G. Sr. and Simone (Caron) Danis. Robert graduated from Westbrook High School in 1957 where he enjoyed football and also joined the Army Reserves, after he spent four...
Gloria Jean Petitpas
May 24, 2019
PORTLAND-- Gloria Jean Petitpas, 69, passed away on May 24, 2019. She was born September 26, 1949, a daughter of Joesph and Lillian (Baglivo) Drown. She is survived by her sons Michael, Timothy, and David Petitpas; and siblings Sandra Drown and Ronald Drown. She was predeceased by her daughter, Tina Breed Petitpas and brother, Wayne "Pooch" Drown. May God rest...
Philip James Greenlaw
May 21, 2019
WINDHAM—Philip James Greenlaw, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was born March 18, 1978, a son of James and Deborah (Bridges) Greenlaw. He grew up in Windham and was a graduate of Windham High School in the class of 1996. He attended Southern Maine Community College and spent his career as a heavy duty diesel mechanic...
Lorraine B. Gouzie
May 17, 2019
WESTBROOK- Lorraine B. Gouzie, 91, died Friday, May 17, 2019 at the home of her daughter Simone and husband Ron, where she resided for the past ten months. Lorraine was born in Westbrook March 31, 1928 the youngest of nine children to Euclide Bouthilette and Clara Rose Martel. Lorraine married the love of her life Phillipe J. Gouzie on June...
