Fred R. Panico Jr.
Feb 21, 2019
WINDHAM – On February 21, 2019, Fred R. Panico, Jr. passed away peacefully at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. A longtime resident of Windham, Fred is survived by Myrna Dyke, his partner of over 40 years; his step-son Jeff Dyke; his sister Marjorie (James) Wanek; his brother Mark Panico; his grandchildren J.D. and Taylor Dyke; his nieces and nephews...
Barbara A. Burdwood
Feb 21, 2019
STANDISH- Barbara A. Burdwood, 83, died Thursday February 21, 2019. She was born June 22, 1935, in Portland, a daughter of Phillip and Mary (Rockwood) MacVane. Barbara grew up in Portland and was a 1953 graduate of Deering High School. She married her husband James July 6, 1957. Barbara retired from Fairchild Semiconductor after many years of service. She enjoyed...
Florence J. Holland
Feb 18, 2019
Windham- Florence Joan Holland, 83, it is with great sadness that Florence passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 18, 2019 at Ledgewood Manor, in Windham. The daughter of Romeo and Harriet (York) Guay, she was born in Portland one of 10 children. She was the lead majorette at Portland High School, and was lead in many school plays....
Robert F. Elliott Jr.
Feb 17, 2019
RAYMOND—Robert F. Elliott Jr., 83, passed away on February 17, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 22, 1935, a son of Belva (Taylor) and Robert Elliott Sr.. Robert was a graduate of Windham High School in the class on 1953. Following high school, he enrolled at Southern Maine Community College (formerly known as SMVTI) where he...
Elizabeth Kohl Brisk
Feb 17, 2019
Elizabeth "Betsy" Kohl Brisk died peacefully after a brief illness on February 17th at her home in Windham, Maine surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends. Elizabeth, known variously as Betsy, Mom, Nanny, Grandma, and Gundigun was the expression of grace, joy, and kindness to so many people. Born in Newburg, New York in 1931 to Albert Seeger...
Harold W. Clinch Jr.
Feb 17, 2019
Gorham - Harold W. Clinch Jr., 64, died February 17, 2019, at his home. He was born October 26, 1954, in Westbrook a son of Harold and Eleanor J. (Hammond) Clinch. Harold served his country in the U.S. Army as a medic. Following his service, he earned an Associate's Degree from Andover College. Harold had a passion for cruising the...
Richard O Kratzer
Feb 16, 2019
Gorham, ME – Richard O. Kratzer, 83, passed away peacefully February 16, 2019, at Gosnell Memorial House, Scarborough, Maine. He was born in Valley Falls, Kansas on April 13, 1935 to Oren De and Martha V. Kratzer. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather and friend to all. He grew up in Salina, Kansas with brothers Barry, Bruce...
Rene M. Larrivee
Feb 16, 2019
WESTBROOK-- Rene M. Larrivee, 88, of Plymouth Road in Westbrook, died February 16, 2019 surrounded by his family. Rene was born on May 31, 1930 and raised in Westbrook, a son of Leo and Aurora Larrivee. He graduated from Westbrook High School in 1951 and was drafted into the Korean War in 1952, stationed in Germany. He worked for S.D....
Rev. James P. Brewer
Feb 14, 2019
Rev. James P. Brewer of Old Orchard Beach, ME returned home to His Lord and the warm embrace of his beloved parents Maurice B. Brewer, Sr. and Rita A (Clark) Brewer, brother's Robert J. Brewer and Maurice B. Brewer Jr., sister-in-law's Deborah Brewer, Barbara Brewer, and Marianne Brewer, and his nephew Maurice Brewer 3rd on February 14, 2019. He is...
Pauline Frances Furman
Feb 14, 2019
GORHAM—Pauline Frances Furman, 96, passed away peacefully after a long illness at the Hawthorne House in Freeport. She was born on October 10, 1922, the daughter of Guy and Nettie Coolbroth of Steep Falls and Cornish. Pauline loved her homes that she had previously lived in. She was a member of the Cressey Road United Methodist Church in Gorham. She...
Loraine Pressey Butler
Feb 13, 2019
WINDHAM - Loraine P. Butler, 70, of Windham and formerly of Portland, passed peacefully on February 13, 2019, at the Brentwood Rehab & Nursing Center in Yarmouth, which had been her home for 3 years due to Alzheimer's disease. Loraine was born in Portland, on September 8, 1948 to Charles Pressey Sr. and Evelyn Harmon Pressey. Loraine was a strong...
Nancy Stuart Pratt
Feb 13, 2019
GORHAM – Nancy Stuart Pratt passed away on February 13, 2019. She was born in Portland on September 6, 1942, the daughter of W. Ellsworth and Olive (Ingalls) Stuart. She grew up in the White Rock section of Gorham and graduated from Gorham High School in 1961. On September 15, 1962, she married Harold Pratt. Together they had sons Steven...
Carol Fisher Curran
Feb 11, 2019
Carol Fisher Curran (Gorham) was born on January 23, 1950. She passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack in her sleep on February 11, 2019, just after her 69th birthday. Carol met her husband Al on a blind date in 1970 and they enjoyed their life together for the next 49 years. They have three children - Rachelle, Sally and...
Patricia B. Raven
Feb 11, 2019
GORHAM – Patricia B. (Jewell) Raven of Gorham formerly of Bath, Maine passed peacefully away on February 11, 2019. She was born May 30, 1923 in South Portland, the daughter of the late Merle W. and Rosamond B. Jewell. Patricia graduated from South Portland High School. She married the love of her life, Richard Raven, in 1943 and they shared...
Eileen Leriche Garroway
Feb 11, 2019
STANDISH-- Eileen LeRiche Garroway died suddenly on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the age of 69. A resident of Standish and Stonington, she will be lovingly remembered by her husband Wallace Garroway, daughter Kate Garroway and son-in-law David Roth, of New York, and a large and loving family. Eileen, the eldest of the late Alfred N. LeRiche Jr. and Blanche...
Robert Rene Bernier Sr.
Feb 10, 2019
WESTBROOK—Robert Rene Bernier Sr., passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family on Sunday, February 10, 2019. He was born on June 1, 1934, a son of Barney and Evelyn (Farr) Bernier. Bob was a lifetime Westbrook resident; he attended Westbrook High School where he was a skilled athlete and excelled as a varsity starter on all...
Robert E. Colson Sr.
Feb 10, 2019
WINDHAM- Robert Earl Colson, 83, passed away February 10, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born in Benton, ME February 23, 1935 to Sherwin and Mable (Shores) Colson. Robert was a graduate of Lawrence High School in Fairfield, ME where he was a member of their football team and studied agriculture as part of the Future Farmers...
Ovide "Joe" J. Nugent
Feb 9, 2019
GORHAM – Ovide "Joe" Joseph Nugent, 67, passed away at his home on February 9, 2019. He was born in Portland on June 24, 1951, a son of Arthur "Peachy" Nugent and Nina Nugent (Larrivee). He attended Gorham schools and graduated from Gorham High School. He served in the US Navy. Joe worked at Hannaford Corporate Office (Delhaize) in Scarborough...
Harry William Perry
Feb 9, 2019
WESTBROOK—Harry William Perry, 93, passed away at the Gorham House on February 9, 2019. He was born September 10, 1925, a son of Thomas and Beatrice Perry. Harry was a long-time Westbrook resident. After graduation from Westbrook High School, he served in the United States Air Force and married his love, Claire Methot. Together they shared over 60 years of...
Wende Christine Whitten
Feb 8, 2019
Buxton Wende Christine (Poitras)Whitten, 49 of Buxton passed away on Friday, February 8th after a courageous and brave fight against brain cancer. Wende was born on January 15, 1970 in San Diego, California. She grew up in Westbrook and Gorham and graduated from Gorham High School in 1988. Wende went onto USM and spent most of her career in the...
