Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Rene M. Larrivee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...