Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Eileen Leriche Garroway

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.

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.

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

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

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

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...

Jeanne Lachance Cox

Jeanne Lachance Cox

Feb 8, 2019

WINDHAM- Jeanne (Lachance) Cox, 75, passed away on February 8, 2019 at Maine Medical Center. She was born May 25, 1943 in Portland, the daughter of Ronald E. Lachance and Laurette Jordan. Jeanne grew up in both Westbrook and Gorham, and graduated from Gorham High School class of 1961. The following year, Jeanne married her loving husband, Thomas Cox and...

Diane G. Friel

Diane G. Friel

Feb 7, 2019

Diane G. Friel Litchfield - Diane Greaves Friel born October 20, 1943 to Stanley and Natalie (Ambrose) Greaves in Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 7th. Diane grew up in Connecticut where she met her husband, Bill. They married in 1966 and went on to have 4 daughters. They lived in CT until...

Kenneth L. Overlock

Kenneth L. Overlock

Feb 7, 2019

Scarborough – Kenneth L. Overlock passed quietly on February 7, at Scarborough Terrace while having his hand held by two extremely caring nurses, who Serenaded him with "Dancing in the Sky" by Dani and Lizzy. Ken loved music and was always playing his cassettes. Ken was born in a log cabin in Winslow Maine on September 10, 1931. His parents...

David Lee Wilson

David Lee Wilson

Feb 5, 2019

PORTLAND- David Lee Wilson, 64, passed away February 5, 2019 at his residence in Portland. He was born October 22, 1954 to Ralph and Delores (Hanna) Wilson. David graduated from Portland High School and worked for 40 years as a paper maker at Sappi Paper Mill in Westbrook. He was a hardworking provider for his family and always put them...

Ernestine Hewett Whitman

Ernestine Hewett Whitman

Feb 4, 2019

Standish- Ernestine Hewett Whitman, 78, passed away on February 4, 2019 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. The daughter of Ernest and Isabelle (Groves) Hewett, she was one of 10 children and was born in Winthrop, Maine on March 6, 1940. She attended Winthrop schools and graduated from Cony High School. She married Paul Whitman on September 14, 1957....

Jill C. Anderson

Jill C. Anderson

Feb 3, 2019

WINDHAM-- Jill C. Anderson, 73, of Windham, ME passed away suddenly February 3, 2019. Jill was born September 8, 1945 in Staten Island, NY, the daughter of the late Albert V. and Helen Sarakun Anderson. Jill graduated from Notre Dame Academy, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame College and earned a Master's degree from the University...

James J. Flynn

James J. Flynn

Feb 2, 2019

Westbrook- James J. Flynn, 73, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The son of Peter and Anastasia (O'Brien) Flynn, he was born in Greenwich Connecticut on July 6, 1945. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to everyone. Jim loved sports, especially baseball and football, and his...

Beverly Jean Libby

Beverly Jean Libby

Feb 1, 2019

GORHAM—Beverly Jean Libby, 89, passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson's Disease on February 1, 2019 with her daughter by her side at Springbrook Center in Westbrook. She was born on June 8, 1929, a daughter of William and Beulah (Kenison) Brown. Beverly grew up in Saco and was a graduate of Thornton Academy. She spent her life dedicated to...

Alberta I. (Junkins) Malpass

Alberta I. (Junkins) Malpass

Jan 27, 2019

GORHAM—Alberta I. (Junkins) Malpass, 92, passed away peacefully at the Gorham House on January 27, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 6, 1926, a daughter of John and Doris (Morey) Junkins. In her younger years, Alberta was employed at USM in Gorham and First National Bakery where she met her future husband. On May 26,...

Roy Merle Lurvey

Roy Merle Lurvey

Jan 27, 2019

Gorham- Roy Merle Lurvey, 89, passed away in South Paris at the Maine Veteran's Home on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The son of Merle Preston, and Ida Jane (Cole) Lurvey, he was born in Greenwood Maine on March 8, 1929. He grew up in Locke Mills, and graduated from Gould Academy in 1947. At the age of 7 Roy started...

Armond Joseph Smith

Armond Joseph Smith

Jan 25, 2019

WESTBROOK- Armond Joseph Smith, 61, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 25, 2019. He was born August 13, 1957 in Portland a son of, Erwin Smith Sr. and Georgette (Samson) Smith. Armond grew up in Westbrook and attended local schools. Prior to his medical issues he was a proud and talented mason and member of the International Union of Bricklayers. He...

Lloyd L. Lathrop Jr.

Lloyd L. Lathrop Jr.

Jan 25, 2019

Cumberland Foreside- Lloyd Lorenzo Lathrop Jr. 77, of Cumberland Foreside, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, with his loving family by his side. Lloyd was born on October 2, 1941 to Lloyd Lathrop Sr. of Sydney, ME and Eleanor (Bean) Lathrop of Presque Isle, ME. He went to Brunswick High School...

Franklin I. Clinch Jr.

Franklin I. Clinch Jr.

Jan 24, 2019

Portland Franklin I. Clinch Jr., 84, died Thursday January 24, 2018, at Seaside Rehabilitation. He was born November 24, 1934 in Gorham a son of Franklin Clinch Sr. and Dorothy Harris. Franklin grew up in Cumberland and Gorham and attended local schools. He was a sports enthusiast that also enjoyed wood carving and history. He and June were longtime members...

Donald Roger Belanger Sr.

Donald Roger Belanger Sr.

Jan 23, 2019

Westbrook Donald Roger Belanger Sr., 77, died Wednesday January 23, 2019 at Maine Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1941 in Portland a son of Hormidas and Jeannette (Leroux) Belanger. Don was a lifelong resident of Westbrook and attended local schools. He enjoyed a 45-year career as a gas pump technician for the Adams &...