Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Thomas Francis O'Donnell

Thomas Francis O'Donnell

Apr 23, 2019

WINDHAM—Thomas Francis O'Donnell, 79, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2019. He was born May 2, 1939, a son of Robert and Catherine (Greene) O'Donnell. Tom grew up in Windham and Portland, and was a graduate of Chevrus High School in the class of 1957. After High School, Tom began his extensive military career first serving in the Air Force,...

Mark E. Golding

Mark E. Golding

Apr 22, 2019

RAYMOND— Mark E. Golding, 53, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2019 at his home. Mark was born September 15, 1965, a son of James E. Golding Sr. and Irene L. (Scruton) Golding. He grew up in Raymond and was a graduate of Windham High School. Although Mark was disabled for many years, he kept a kind heart and...

Rita A. Landry

Rita A. Landry

Apr 20, 2019

Westbrook - Rita Alice Landry, 80, passed away April 20, 2019. She was born September 1, 1938 in Portland ME to Orile J. and Flora C. (Brochu) Thuotte. She attended St. Hyacinth School in Westbrook and earned her diploma from St. Joseph's Academy in Portland. She later earned a Bachelor's in Nursing from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. In...

Patricia (Stewart) Linscott

Patricia (Stewart) Linscott

Apr 19, 2019

Patricia (Stewart) Linscott, 88, formerly of Windham and Bridgton, died Friday April 19, 2019, at Seaside Rehabilitation. She was born February 22, 1931, in North Bridgton, a daughter of Warren E. and Irene (Darling) Stewart. Patricia grew up in North Bridgton and was a 1950 Graduate of Bridgton Academy. She attended the former Northeastern Business College and worked for the...

Leo E. Conley

Leo E. Conley

Apr 13, 2019

WESTBROOK—Leo E. Conley, 94, passed away at his home in Westbrook on April 13, 2019. He was born in Eastport, Maine on June 15, 1924, a son of Edward and Mary Conley. Growing up in Eastport, Leo had humble beginnings and helped to support his family by working at the local sardine packing plant. After graduation from Shead High School,...

Albert "Skip" T. Lowell

Albert "Skip" T. Lowell

Apr 8, 2019

GRAY- Albert "Skip" T. Lowell, 79, passed away on April 8, 2019. He was born in Portland February 21, 1940 to Robert and Polly (Nutter) Lowell. He grew up in Portland and graduated from Portland schools. After graduation he entered into the National Guard and eventually enlisting into the US Army. Starting in Rockland, Albert spent most of his working...

Julia A. Lord

Julia A. Lord

Apr 8, 2019

STANDISH—Julia A. Lord, 96, passed away April 8, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born June 3, 1922 in Palmer, Massachusetts a daughter of Polish immigrants John and Bronislawa (Vangel) Pikul. Julia grew up on the family farm in Palmer Center, Massachusetts. A hard work ethic was instilled in Julia at a young age as she assisted with necessary...

Donald M. Matthews

Donald M. Matthews

Apr 7, 2019

WESTBROOK – Donald Melvin Matthews, 86, of Westbrook passed away at his home on Monday, April 7, 2019. He was born in Portland on May 6, 1932, a son of LeRoy and Myrtle (McLearn) Matthews and attended Falmouth High School for three years. Mr. Matthews served in the United States National Guard from 1949 until 1951. He was an Air...

Lloyd Neal Murphy Ii

Lloyd Neal Murphy Ii

Apr 5, 2019

Lloyd Neal Murphy II, known by family and friends as Bud, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the age of 56 after a long illness. He was born October 25, 1962 in Skowhegan, ME the son of Lloyd N. Sr., and Judith L. (Perry) Murphy. Bud graduated from Windham High School class of 1981. After graduation he attended...

Dorothy Florence Mcneil

Dorothy Florence Mcneil

Apr 5, 2019

Portland – Dorothy Florence (Barker) McNeil a long time resident of South Portland passed away Friday April 5th surrounded by her loved ones. Born October 2nd , 1939 in Portland Maine she grew up on Peak's Island and graduated from Portland High in 1957. In 1959 she married Donald P. McNeil, Jr. with whom she had 3 sons. In the...

Monroe Dior Farris

Monroe Dior Farris

Apr 3, 2019

WINDHAM-- Tragically and sadly on Wednesday April 3, 2019, Monroe Dior Farris passed away unexpectedly at her home in Windham, Maine. She was 6 months old. She was born to father Zachary Everette Farris and mother, Crystal Taylor on September 14, 2018. In her short life she brought much joy and love with her beautiful smile, bright eyes and infectious...

Lawrence C. Lingard

Lawrence C. Lingard

Mar 31, 2019

WINDHAM - Lawrence "Larry" C. Lingard, 71, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 in Scarborough. The son of Ray and Lucille (Williams) Lingard, he was born in Farmington on January 14, 1948. He was 1966 Graduate of Jay High School, Jay Maine. He was a member of the Naval Reserve during high school. He was a proud veteran of...

Edward Franklin Stubbs

Edward Franklin Stubbs

Mar 29, 2019

Windham- Edward Franklin Stubbs, 85, of Windham, passed away on March 29, 2019, The son of the late James and Elizabeth Edna (White) Stubbs, he was the oldest of four children, the late Anne Coombs, and Linwood Stubbs both of Windham and Claire Bean of Limerick, as well as extended sisters and brothers. He was born in Portland on July...

Eleanor Patricia Green

Eleanor Patricia Green

Mar 29, 2019

Gorham- Eleanor Patricia Green, 87, passed away in Scarborough on March 29, 2019. The daughter of George and Roslyn (Dimick) Post, she was born in Portland on November 8, 1931. Her family was very important to her and spending time with them is what she enjoyed most. She delighted in visiting her daughter Kelly and husband Dallas in the places...

Earl Rees Nannay

Earl Rees Nannay

Mar 29, 2019

WINDHAM-- Earl Rees Nannay, 75, passed away unexpectedly at Maine Medical Center in Portland on Friday, March 29, 2019. He was born in Camden, New Jersey, to parents William and Helena Nannay and attended local schools. He also served in the Army and received an honorable discharge. Earl enjoyed an adventurous life, spending years in New Jersey, Illinois, Saipan, and...

Teresa Marie Blaisdell

Teresa Marie Blaisdell

Mar 28, 2019

WINDHAM—Teresa Marie Blaisdell, 51, passed away March 28, 2019. She was born in Portland on May 18, 1967, the daughter of George and Diana (Cole) Watts. She grew up in South Portland and was a graduate of South Portland High School in the class of 1985. She went on to receive her Bachelor's degree from Andover College. Teresa held various...

Mary Margaret Eldridge

Mary Margaret Eldridge

Mar 28, 2019

Windham-Mary Margaret Eldridge, 96, passed away on March 28, 2019. The daughter of Harry and Mary Margaret (Morrisey) Johnson, she was born in Portland on June 1, 1922. Mary's life was lived focusing on her home, family, and her job at Sebago Moc, Inc. on Lincoln St. in Westbtook where she was a hard-working, loyal employee for over 22 years....

John G. Duarte Jr.

John G. Duarte Jr.

Mar 26, 2019

WESTBROOK-- John G. Duarte Jr. of Westbrook, ME, passed away on March 26, 2019 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in Fort Walton Beach, FL. He was surrounded by his wife and children. John was born on September 14, 1941 in Cambridge, MA, the son of John G. Duarte Sr. and Dorothy Hellman Duarte. John attended local schools. After graduation...

Laurie Ann Knox Small

Laurie Ann Knox Small

Mar 25, 2019

Windham—Laurie Ann (Knox) Small, 43, passed away March 25, 2019 at Maine Medical Center. She was born July 27, 1975, a daughter of John and Rebecca (Weimer) Knox. Laurie grew up in Windham and was a graduate of Windham High School in the class of 1993 and went on to attend the University of Southern Maine. During her youth, Laurie...

Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Cosmos

Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Cosmos

Mar 25, 2019

Portland, ME- Cynthia "Cindy" Jane Cosmos, 65 of Bangor & Portland passed away peacefully on March 25, 2019 with her loving family by her side after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer. Cindy was born in Bangor on January 6, 1954, the loving daughter of Gregory and Irene (Zoidis) Cosmos. She was also the loving daughter of the...