Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Gertrude E. Gavin

Gertrude E. Gavin

Oct 7, 2018

WINDHAM - Gertrude Elva (Cooper) Gavin, 96, of Windham passed away at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was born in Falmouth on August 21, 1922 to John and Annie Cooper. She was married to John Gavin on April 4, 1944. Trudy graduated from Deering High School in 1940. She was exceptionally good with numbers and...

Henryk Cieplinski

Henryk Cieplinski

Oct 7, 2018

WESTBROOK—Henryk Cieplinski, 59, died October 7, 2018. Henryk was born in Wieliczka, Poland, a son of Jozef and Krystyna Cieplinski. In 1989, Henryk moved to the United States. He spent many years working for Barber Foods, and was also employed at the St. Louis Polish Church in Portland with the maintenance department. He is survived by his wife, Ewa Gadek;...

Dana C. Morin

Dana C. Morin

Oct 4, 2018

Westbrook Dana C. Morin, 69, passed in the early morning of October 4th, 2018 after battling several debilitating ailments. He was born January 9, 1949, a son of Albert and Beverly (Currier) Morin. Dana who was a fixture of Westbrook was well known. He was a car enthusiast, motorcycles and above all loved and fondly recalled the days aboard his...

Paul A. Rousse

Paul A. Rousse

Oct 2, 2018

Windham - Paul Anthony Rousse, 64, died Tuesday October 2, 2018. He was born September 23, 1954, in Barre, VT, the son of Arthur and Amelia (Lavin) Rousse. Paul grew up in Barre and attended local schools. He was an alum of Kent State University and Becker College. Paul was employed by UNUM for 27 years as an IT Specialist...

Roger W. Hanson

Roger W. Hanson

Oct 2, 2018

Windham - Roger W. Hanson, 85, died Tuesday October 2, 2018, at Ledgewood Manor. He was born March 11, 1933 in Bath, Maine, a son of Russell and Edith (MaComber) Hanson. Roger grew up in Gorham and attended local schools. Following school, he enlisted in the US Army serving in the Korean Conflict. Roger enjoyed careers at both Dixon Brothers...

Robert A. Moody

Robert A. Moody

Sep 30, 2018

Gray- Robert A. Moody, 80, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2018 in Portland. The son of Ronald and Juliana Adelene (Hopkinson) Moody, he was born in Whitefield New Hampshire on April 17, 1938. His family moved to Windham and he graduated from Windham High School where he excelled in playing basketball. After high school he enlisted in the United...

Winnifred "Winnie" M. Marsters

Winnifred "Winnie" M. Marsters

Sep 29, 2018

WESTBROOK— Winnifred "Winnie" M. Marsters, 100, died at Maine Medical Center on September 29, 2018. She was born in Watertown, Massachusetts on April 8, 1918, the daughter of Fred W. and Mae (Brown) Clement. At the age 2, Winnie and her family moved to Portland, Maine. She attended Portland Schools and graduated from Deering High School in 1936. She married...

Bruce Edward Smith

Bruce Edward Smith

Sep 29, 2018

Standish- Bruce Edward Smith, 55, of Standish, died on September 29, 2018 doing what he loved best, riding his Spider motorcycle. The son of Loren and Elva (Strout) Smith, he was born in Portland on November 8, 1962. He grew up in Westbrook. He worked for HP Hood Diary Company in their shipping and receiving department. Besides riding his motorcycle...

Marykathryn Ann Crabtree

Marykathryn Ann Crabtree

Sep 27, 2018

STANDISH – Marykathryn Ann Crabtree, 53, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on September 27, 2018. She was appropriately born on Valentine's day in 1965, the daughter of James and Maryann (Gallagher) Henick. When Marykathryn was seven, the family moved from Missouri to Maine. She attended local schools, spending two years at Catherine...

Larry J. Lopes

Larry J. Lopes

Sep 26, 2018

SACO - Larry Jude Lopes passed away at Maine Medical Center on 9/26/18 after a brief fight with cancer. Born 5/3/1955 to George and Lorette (Marchand) Lopes at the military hospital in Tripoli, Libya, while his father was stationed in Athens, Greece. Growing up in an Air Force family, Larry enjoyed a childhood of world travels, living in Germany, Japan,...

Barbara Stacy Roy

Barbara Stacy Roy

Sep 25, 2018

BARBARA ROY, 78, LONGTIME DEACON AND DEVOTED NURSE DEDICATED TO HELPING OTHERS WINDHAM - Barbara Stacy Roy of Ward Road, Windham, former nurse and longtime Church Deacon, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2018 surrounded by her husband, three daughters, son, and sister. Barbara was 78. Barbara was born in Portland, daughter of Myron and Eleanor Stacy. She graduated from...

Stanley Thomas Philbin

Stanley Thomas Philbin

Sep 25, 2018

Gorham- Stanley Thomas Philbin, 81, died at his home in Gorham after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of Thomas Joseph Philbin Sr. and Phyllis (Wolski) Havener he was born in Boston Massachusetts on July 30, 1937. After graduation from high school he joined the United States Army and served in the 508th Airborne Division completing 36 jumps. After...

Ervin Patrick Kimball

Ervin Patrick Kimball

Sep 24, 2018

GORHAM- Ervin Patrick Kimball went home to God on September 24, 2018. He was born on March 17, 1933 in Portland, Maine, attended Portland schools and graduated from Cheverus High School. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Gorham State Teachers College, and taught in North Berwick for four years, and then in Gorham as a teacher and later...

Mildred "Millie" Myers Emery

Mildred "Millie" Myers Emery

Sep 23, 2018

WESTBROOK-- Mildred "Millie" Myers Emery passed away peacefully on September 23, 2018 in Bradenton, FL. She was born October 15, 1922, in Columbia Falls, Maine, a daughter of Glen and Rosie (Rockwell) Myers. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband Howard Emery; her daughter, Sharon Holets, her son Lanny Emery; and her sister Frances Worcester. Mildred...

Marjorie Spiller Crockett

Marjorie Spiller Crockett

Sep 23, 2018

GORHAM—Marjorie Spiller Crockett, 93, of Windham, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Gorham House. She was born in Portland on June 1, 1925, the daughter of the late Wallace and Alberta (Peterson) Spiller. Marjorie graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School as valedictorian, and worked for Otis Elevator and CMP. Throughout her life, she was very involved with Rainbow,...

Shelia Rolfe

Shelia Rolfe

Sep 20, 2018

Westbrook - Sheila Cunningham Rolfe, 67, died Thursday September 20, 2018, at her home. She was born July 18, 1951 in Portland, a daughter of John and Mildred (Rioux) Mallia. Sheila grew up in Portland and attended local schools. She worked at Terroni's market for 44 years and later at First Stop Convenience in Scarborough. Sheila was one of a...

Peter J. Morrell

Peter J. Morrell

Sep 18, 2018

WINDHAM - Peter J. Morrell, 62, of Windham passed away suddenly on Monday, September 17, 2018. Peter was born on November 10, 1955. Peter was pre-deceased by his father James Morrell of Windham. He is survived by his mother A. Josie Morrell of Windham, Brother Edwin Morrell and wife Randy of Florida, Brother John Morrell and wife Kathy of Windham,...

Harry Charles Francis

Harry Charles Francis

Sep 18, 2018

GORHAM—Harry Charles Francis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 18, 2018 at Mercy Hospital. He was born July 1, 1944, a son of Henry and Mary (Brace) Francis. Harry grew up in England, graduating from school in 1960. On September 21, 1968, he married the love of his life, Sonia (Foad); Harry passed away three days before...

Shirley Mae Mooney

Shirley Mae Mooney

Sep 16, 2018

Shirley Mooney, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday with her family at her side. Shirley was born in Skowhegan, Maine and attended Mount Merici Academy in Waterville. There, she developed a deep faith in God and the belief that He would always be at her side. She later attended and graduated from Skowhegan High School. She was married to Joseph L....

Jean Theresa Grimaldi

Jean Theresa Grimaldi

Sep 14, 2018

WINDHAM—Jean Theresa Grimaldi, 69, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by the love of her family on September 14, 2018. She was born August 8, 1949, a daughter of Ralph and Eleanor (Sweeney) Roberts. Jean grew up in the greater Portland area, and graduated from Deering High School. On December 12, 1968, she married the love of her life,...