Esther M. Cole Macdowell
Mar 8, 2019
Esther M. Cole MacDowell, age 94. Our beautiful mother passed away on March 8, 2019. She will be sadly missed by all of her children and family. The following are words of wisdom from our beloved mother: "Through a lifetime we acquire many material things. Some things we wish for, but can't afford. As time goes by material things lose...
Robert L. Rubio
Mar 8, 2019
Robert (Bob) Rubio, 86, died on March 8 in his home at Freeport Place Assisted Living surrounded by his three children. He was born on May 11, 1932 at the Pepe'ekeo Sugar Cane Plantation Hospital near Hilo, HI. He was the only son of Luciano J. Rubio, born in the Philippine Islands and Rose Tavares born in Paukaa, Hawaii. He...
Lloyd M. Barnes Jr.
Mar 6, 2019
WESTBROOK—Lloyd M. Barnes Jr., 87, passed away March 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 18, 1931, a son of Lloyd and Helen (Edwards) Barnes Sr.. Lloyd or "Sonny" grew up in Deering Center and attended local schools. He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and proudly served from 1951 to 1971 making his career...
Robert D. Degrishe
Mar 5, 2019
STANDISH – Robert (Bob) D. DeGrishe, 73, passed away on March 5, 2019, at his home from complications of his recent surgery. He was born in Portland, Maine, on April 20, 1945, and was predeceased by his parents, Allister and Marjorie (Ryall) DeGrishe of Gorham, Maine. He attended Gorham High School, Parks College of Aeronautical Technology in Illinois, and served...
Sonya Jean Manchester
Mar 3, 2019
Windham- Sonya Jean Manchester, 52, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 3, 2019 in Windham. The daughter of Rose Manchester Clark and Horace Fogg Jr., she was born in Westbrook on March 31, 1966. She graduated from Gorham high school and was a customer service representative for Georgetown Collections and Pit Stop fuels. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, cooking,...
Velma Rae Adeline Linscott
Mar 2, 2019
PORTLAND—Velma Rae Adeline Linscott, 57, passed away on March 2, 2019. She was born December 11, 1961, a daughter of Bernard Young and Leona Burns. Velma grew up in the Portland area and attended Portland Schools. She worked as a housekeeper at various hotels throughout the years such as The Fairfield Inn, The Eastland, Motel 6, and Holiday Inn. Velma...
Edward Charles Phillips
Mar 2, 2019
WESTBROOK—Edward Charles Phillips, 77, passed away on March 2, 2019 at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough with his family by his side. Eddie was born on December 31, 1941, a son of Paul and Ruth (Cobb) Phillips. Eddie grew up in Westbrook and was a graduate of Westbrook High School in the class of 1960. Following high school, he...
Holly R. Torrance
Mar 1, 2019
STEEP FALLS—Holly Renee Torrance, 47, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 1, 2019, in the comfort of her home. She was born on February 2, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of Patrick and Margaret Eichhorn. Holly was a graduate of Grace Baptist Academy, and went on to teach at Standish Baptist Academy for many years....
Richard Anthony Gull
Feb 28, 2019
Windham Maine- Richard Anthony Gull, 74, passed away in Falmouth Maine on February 28, 2019. The son of Anthony and Antoinette (Finelli) Gull, he was born in Pittsfield Massachusetts on June 9, 1944. He played basketball while in high school and was on a championship team that had the privilege of playing at the Boston Garden. While at Bryant College...
Wayne "Pooch" Drown
Feb 24, 2019
GORHAM-- Wayne "Pooch" Drown, 64 passed away February 24, 2019 from a heart attack. Pooch was always involved in public service, even before he graduated from Gorham High School, he volunteered to work in the "snack-shack" to fundraise for the athletic programs. He volunteered for the Maine Special Olympics and was one of the first to help establish it in...
Edward Bruce Johnson
Feb 23, 2019
Windham- Edward Bruce Johnson, 68, of Windham passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in Portland. The son of Herbert and Geneva (Tibbetts) Johnson, he was born in Portland on August 14, 1950. He attended Portland schools and graduated from Deering High School. He enjoyed sports and always followed his Alma Mater's sports teams. He was also a big...
Janie Mae Brown
Feb 22, 2019
GORHAM - Janie Mae Brown, a lifelong Gorham resident, has passed away at age 69. She was born on November 4, 1949 in Portland, Maine to parents Jerry L. Brown and Bessie Garland Brown. She attended Gorham High School where she graduated in 1968 and continued her education at the Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. She graduated in 1978 from...
Lee Donald Swanson
Feb 22, 2019
WESTBROOK— Lee Donald Swanson, 75, passed away in the comfort of his home on February 22, 2019. He was born on January 24, 1944, a son of Harry and Evelyn (Kimball) Swanson. Lee was a graduate of Biddeford High School and went on to earn his Associates Degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology. For many years, Lee worked for Central...
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...
