John C. Merriman Sr.
Jan 22, 2019
Buxton - John Crafts Merriman, Sr. was born in South Portland on August 15, 1927. He was the son of Wylie F. Merriman and Cora Mealy. John 'Jack" graduated from South Portland High School in 1945. After high school he worked on his sister's dairy farm in New Gloucester. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper...
Rachel Johnson
Jan 20, 2019
PORTLAND—Rachel Johnson, 97, went to be with her Saviour on January 20, 2019. Rachel was born on November 30, 1921, in Marshfield, Vermont to Alonzo N. and Florence (Savery) Holt. She attended schools, including Plainfield High School, in Plainfield, Vermont, and graduated from Hepzibah Bible Institute. After graduation she was married on August 15, 1939, to Daniel F. Johnson of...
Dolores Y. Hooper
Jan 19, 2019
Augusta- Dolores Y. (Usher) Hooper, 77, of Gardiner, died peacefully on January 19, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer's, with family by her side. She was born in Westbrook on October 16, 1941, the daughter of Raymond F. and Jennie B. (Roma) King. Dolores, or "Do Do" as she was called, grew up in Westbrook and graduated from Cathedral...
Karen (Harmon) Dyer
Jan 19, 2019
GORHAM - Karen (Harmon) Dyer passed away at home on January 19, 2019. Born to Phyllis (Tapley) and Ralph Harmon on March 19, 1943, Karen graduated from Gorham High School in 1961. She married Ronald Dyer on September 23, 1961. Karen loved animals and had a small sheep farm. She won many prizes at the Common Ground Fair and New...
Claudia Atkins Quatticci
Jan 18, 2019
PORTLAND-- Claudia Atkins Quatticci, 79, passed on to heaven from a local nursing home on Friday January 18, 2019 after a long decline due to Alzheimer's disease. She was born on April 21, 1939 and raised in North Yarmouth by Arthur and Edith (Britt) Atkins along with her sisters Elsie and Beverly. She graduated from North Yarmouth Academy in 1957...
Alma Harvey Newell
Jan 18, 2019
Alma Harvey Newell May 16, 1941 – Jan 18, 2019 Gorham- Alma Newell, 77, beloved mother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 18, 2019 in Portland. Alma was born in Augusta, Maine on May 16, 1941, the daughter of Theodore and Carolyn (Crosby) Harvey. She grew up in Auburn, and attended Auburn schools. While at...
Anita Knowles
Jan 17, 2019
Anita Knowles 1941-2019 Westbrook- Anita Louise Lucille Knowles, 77, formerly of Westbrook, passed away on January 17, 2019. She was born to the late Omer and Leah (Francouer) Charest on October 22, 1941. Anita graduated from Westbrook High School in 1959 and upon graduation worked at Larry's Jewelry; providing bookkeeping and account services. The majority of her career was spent...
Robert David Timmons Sr.
Jan 17, 2019
WINDHAM—It is with great sadness that the family of Robert David Timmons Sr. announces his passing after a brief illness on January 17, 2019, at the age of 73. He was born on April 28, 1945, a son of Bill and Flora (Dyer) Timmons. In his younger days, Bob enjoyed weekend fishing trips with the family to the family camp...
Robert G. Luscombe Sr.
Jan 16, 2019
Westbrook- Robert G. Luscombe Sr., 90, of Westbrook passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in Machias. The son of Chester and Doris (Hunnewell) Luscombe, he was born in Portland on August 20, 1928. He grew up in Portland and attended Portland schools graduating from Deering High School in 1947. After high school Robert served as a reserve in the...
Jean-Paul Bernier
Jan 13, 2019
WESTBROOK- Jean-Paul Bernier, 82, passed away after a long illness on January 13, 2019. He was born in Biddeford, a son of Romeo and Cordelia (Trottier) Bernier on September 24, 1936. Paul graduated from St. Francis High School in the class of 1954. Paul married his loving wife, Angela (Rondeau) on July 13, 1957. He was self employed as an...
Abbie Mae Martin
Jan 13, 2019
BIDDEFORD- Abbie M. Martin, born in Standish, Maine, on September 30, 1929, closed her eyes to this challenging world on January 13, 2019. Abbie was known to her five children as "Mama." Her first born, Steven Seymore predeceased her in 2016, of whom she nicknamed "Buttercup." Surviving children include; Raymond Seymore of California, William Seymore of Arundel, Doris Grover of...
Alison Graham Linsley
Jan 12, 2019
WINDHAM—Alison Graham Linsley, 52, passed away of natural causes on January 12, 2019. She was born on August 31, 1966, the daughter of Richard Stoddart and Nancy Miller. Alison grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, and was a graduate of Hathaway Brown School. Following high school, she received her Bachelor's Degree from Bowdoin College, graduating Magna Cum Laude...
Marilyn J. Mains
Jan 12, 2019
WINDHAM-- Marilyn J. Mains, 84, passed away peacefully in her home on January 12, 2019 surrounded by her children. She was born in Avon, Maine on January 19, 1934, a daughter of Clayton and Evelyn Brown. She grew up in Gorham and was a graduate of Gorham High School in the class of 1952. On February 11, 1956, she married...
Anne Blake Doyle
Jan 10, 2019
Portland-Anne Blake Doyle, 91, passed away on January 10, 2019 in Portland. The daughter of Thomas and Theresa (Drinan) Blake, she was born in Quincy Massachusetts, on July 28, 1927. Anne Blake moved to Cape Elizabeth ME, where she spent many happy summers with her sisters at the beach. Her family moved to Yarmouth ME and she attended North Yarmouth...
Doris M. Whitten
Jan 8, 2019
GORHAM-- Doris R. Whitten, 98, died Tuesday morning January 8th, 2019 at Gorham House in Gorham, ME after a brief illness. She was born July 20, 1920, in Portland, Maine, the only daughter of Bessie Adelia and Walter Joseph Meserve. She graduated from Deering High School in 1938. By that time, she had learned to play the piano, organ, mandolin...
Geraldo Bento Felix Da Silva Jr.
Jan 7, 2019
WINDHAM— Geraldo Bento Felix da Silva Jr., 41, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2019. He was born July 18, 1977, in Campo Grande, Brasil, a son of Geraldo Felix da Silva Sr. and Luzia Teodoro Felix da Silva. Geraldo, known to many as "Junior" grew up in Brasil where he received his education. As a young man, he loved...
Patrick Thomas Kenny
Jan 7, 2019
Patrick Thomas Kenny, 42, died January 7, 2019. He was born April 19, 1976, in South Portland, a son of John J. Kenny Sr. and Mary (Bain) Kenny. A memorial visitation will be held Sunday January 27, from 2:00PM – 4:00PM at the Westbrook Chapel of Dolby, Blais & Segee, 35 Church Street Westbrook. Following visitation there will be a...
Anne M Knight
Jan 6, 2019
Anne M. Knight, 55, passed away January 6, 2019 at her home. She was born February 6, 1963 in Portland, ME to Andre and Dorothy (Kaler) Dugas. Anne enjoyed cooking and baking, both true passions of hers. She married Michael Knight in 2007 and they resided in Westbrook together. Anne was employed at many places throughout her working years, most...
Thomas A. Foy
Jan 5, 2019
Topsham- Thomas A. Foy, 93, of Topsham ME, beloved husband of Edna (Pat) Foy, passed away on January 5, 2019 at his home. The son of Thomas A. and Stella M. (Bressett) Foy, he was born in Springfield MA. He grew up in Hartford CT., a city for which he always felt close ties. Tom attended Catholic University in Washington...
Jeffrey Byron Wilkerson
Jan 3, 2019
WINDHAM—Jeffrey Byron Wilkerson, 62, passed away on January 3, 2019. He was born August 8, 1956, a son of Doug Wilkerson and Betty Lawrence. Jeff was a graduate of Deering High School and on August 17, 1990, he married Stephanie Strickland. Together, they made their home in Windham and raised their two children, Tyler and Ali. In his younger years,...
