Susan "Suey" Colleen Charczenko
Aug 12, 2019
WINDHAM—Susan Colleen Charczenko, 67, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on August 12, 2019 at her home in Windham. She was born on October 30, 1951, a daughter of Walter and Shirley (Bulger) Bagster. Susan, "Suey" grew up in Portland and was a graduate of Deering High School in the class of 1970. On June 23, 1972, she married...
Clayton Lee Ranger
Aug 12, 2019
STANDISH - Clayton "Clay" Lee Ranger, 60, died unexpectedly August 12, 2019 of heart failure at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. He was born October 21, 1958 in Portland, son of Howard L Ranger and Mary E (Aslin) Ranger. Clay graduated from Bonny Eagle High School, Buxton, 1978. After graduating, Clay moved to Oklahoma City for 20 years before...
Lily Faye Van Gilder
Aug 11, 2019
GORHAM—Lily Faye Van Gilder, 86, passed away on August 11, 2019 at Maine Medical Center. She was born February 12, 1933, a daughter of Edgar and Achaia (Bishop) Harris. Faye grew up in Millville, New Jersey, graduating from Millville High School in the class of 1950. On April 20, 1962, she married Dale Van Gilder and together they made their...
Patricia "Pat" M. Emerson
Aug 10, 2019
WINDHAM – It is with deep sadness that the family of Patricia "Pat" M. Brown Emerson of Windham and Stroudwater Lodge, Westbrook announce her passing on August 10, 2019, after an extended illness. Born in Hallowell, September 20, 1926, the daughter of Vernon and Florida Burgess Brown. She was the second of fourteen children. She is predeceased by her husband...
Thomas A. Madsen Sr.
Aug 9, 2019
WINDHAM - Thomas A. Madsen, 78, North Windham, died of a sudden illness at Maine Medical Center on August 9, 2019. Tom was born the son of Toby C. and Marion Madsen of Portland, ME on June 22, 1941 in Bangor, ME. Tom graduated from Deering H.S., Portland, ME and attended Univ. of Maine Orono and Husson College. Tom, a...
Glenda M. Bernard
Aug 7, 2019
OXFORD - Glenda M. Littlefield Bernard,73 of Oxford passed away after a struggle with dementia at Hospice House, Auburn, August 7th 2019. Glenda was born in Portland, Maine June 6, 1946 to the late George E. and LaVerna Littlefield. She graduated from Portland High School in 1964. While at Portland High, Glenda was in the sorority Teen Clickers. Glenda loved...
Ruth M. Jensen
Aug 5, 2019
WINDHAM—Ruth M. Jensen, 85, passed away August 5, 2019 at her home in Windham. She was born in Westbrook on January 13, 1934, a daughter of Howard E. and Levinnie G. (Williams) Barnes. Ruth attended Westbrook schools, graduating in the class of 1952. She furthered her education by graduating from Westbrook College in 1954, earning medical secretary's degree. In January...
Michael P. Curran
Aug 5, 2019
STANDISH-- Michael P. Curran, born on July 28, 1952, passed away on Monday August 5, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mike did not 'go gently into that good night' as the poem says but he went kicking and fighting all the way! From the day he was diagnosed he was determined to beat it and never let it...
Michele (Leland) Frechette
Aug 1, 2019
PALM DESERT, CA - On Thursday, August 1st, 2019, Michele (Leland) Frechette, beloved daughter, sister, friend and aunt, passed away at the age of 47 surrounded by her family. Michele was born January 18, 1972 in Portland Maine. In 1990, she graduated from Bonny Eagle High School. She went on to become one of the best Resort Event Directors in...
Joshua Laurence Kuusela
Jul 30, 2019
RAYMOND—Joshua Laurence Kuusela, 33, passed away unexpectedly July 30, 2019 at his family camp in Harrison. He was born May 29, 1986, a son of Laurence and Louise (Tardie) Kuusela. He grew up in Raymond and was a graduate of Windham in the class of 2004. Upon his graduation, he began working at Bushmaster Firearms International in Windham. At the...
Fernande M. Labbe
Jul 27, 2019
Fernande M. Labbe, 94, passed away July 27, 2019. She was born July 21, 1925 In Manchester New Hampshire to parents Louis and Emelienne (Paulin) Haché. She was raised in Waltham, MA and attended local schools. Fernande moved to Westbrook, ME in 1946 when she married her husband Laurent Labbe. She first knew her husband as a pen-pal, writing and...
Edward S. Hawkins Jr.
Jul 26, 2019
OLD ORCHARD BEACH—Edward S. Hawkins Jr., 50, passed away in a motorcycle accident on July 26, 2019. He was born October 24, 1968, a son of Edward Hawkins Sr. and Shirley (Grace) Hawkins. Ed was a graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School. He was employed as a flagger for Ace Security. Ed went to the beat of his own...
Ernest E. Dandeneau
Jul 26, 2019
GORHAM-Ernest E Dandeneau, 89, passed away on July 26, 2019. He was born on February 6, 1930, in Westbrook, the son of the late Ernest C and Alice M (Delcourt) Dandeneau. He went to St Hyacinth School and attended Westbrook High School. He was drafted into the Army during The Korean War. He served from 1951 to 1953 and was...
Hildur Addiebelle Plummer
Jul 25, 2019
CASCO-- Hildur Addiebelle Plummer, 92, passed away peacefully at the Casco Inn Residential Care Facility on July 25, 2019. She was born on October 10, 1926 in Portland, Maine, a daughter of Harold and Elsie (Nielsen) Cole. Hildur was a graduate of Westbrook High School in the class of 1944 and was a member of the Alpha Sigma sorority. In...
Oswyn "Ozzie" K. Hammond
Jul 25, 2019
OSWYN K. "OZZIE" HAMMOND, a longtime resident of Westbrook, Maine, age 94, died in Hospice in Massachusetts on July 25, 2019. One of seven children, he was born "on the farm" on Hardscrabble Road in Auburn, ME, was homeschooled by his grandmother in the elementary grades, and then graduated from Edward Little High School. He ran the farm while getting...
Marie Yvette Brooks
Jul 22, 2019
Marie (Yvette) Brooks, 87, died Monday July 22, 2019 at the Gorham House after a courageous battle with dementia. She was surrounded by loving family members when she passed. She was born March 17, 1932, in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, the daughter of Eloi and Prima Cyr. Marie grew up in Howland and was a 1950 graduate of Howland High...
Muriel E. Rumney
Jul 14, 2019
STANDISH— Muriel E. Rumney, 81, passed away July 14, 2019 at Gorham House. She was born December 8, 1937, a daughter of Leo Sr. and Helen (Oliver) Miller. She grew up in the greater Portland area and attended local schools. On February 21, 1969, she married Kenneth Rumney, and together they made their home and raised a family in Standish....
Walter "Skip" I. Jordan Jr.
Jul 11, 2019
SOUTH PORTLAND – Walter Irwin Jordan, Jr., 81, of South Portland died Thursday, July 11, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Portland on September 18, 1937, a son of Walter I. Jordan, Sr. and Katherine (Stephens) Jordan O'Brion. Skip graduated from South Portland High School, Class of 1956 then went onto attend Tufts University, Medford, MA, General...
Dorothea L. Jarman
Jul 11, 2019
Dorothea "Dot" L. Jarman, 83, of Westbrook, died July 11, 2019. She was born September 29, 1935 in Westbrook a daughter of Charles and Dorothea (Seger) Greene, Jr. She grew up in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook High School. Dot enjoyed a career as a machinist and was a foster grandparent for more than 20 years and will be remembered...
Wendy R. Plummer
Jul 11, 2019
RAYMOND - Wendy R. (Lowe) Plummer, 44, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on July 11, 2019 from complications due to cardiac arrest. She was born September 26, 1974 in Portland, Maine. She was the daughter of Donna (Babb) Lowe and Bob Lowe. She attended schools in New Gloucester and graduated from Gray-New Gloucester High School in 1992. In high...
