John Stephen Grovo Jr.
Jul 13, 2018
Gorham- John Stephen Grovo Jr., 96, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, July 13, 2018, at the Maine Veteran's Home in Scarborough. The son of John and Lucy (Chapman) Grovo he was born in Lewiston ME on December 12, 1921. When John was young his family moved to Westbrook where he was raised. After graduation from...
Clayton Stanley Verrill
Jul 9, 2018
Windham - Clayton Stanley Verrill, 89, born March 24, 1929, passed away on July 9, 2018. An outstanding father, loyal husband, hard worker, strong soldier, sweet and caring grandfather, exemplary example and mentor to many. Clayton was an Army veteran who spent a good portion of his service in Seoul Korea, working on construction of the runway at Kimpo Air...
George Albert Pednault
Jul 9, 2018
George Albert Pednault, age 97 passed away of natural causes at Gorham House in Gorham Maine on July 9th 2018 where he and his wife had resided for the last three years. Previously he and Florence had lived in Portland Maine before retiring to King Street in Westbrook Maine, the town of his birth for his retirement years before moving...
George Russell Lemieux
Jul 9, 2018
George Russell "Russ" Lemieux was taken up to heaven in the hands of the Lord on July 9th. Russ was born on July 28, 1930 in Gilman, Vermont, son of Andeole George and Ida Emma (Baldic) Lemieux. Russ graduated from Lancaster (NH) High School where he studied automotive mechanics. After graduation, he helped manage the family dairy farm. In 1950,...
Donald H Hemphill Sr.
Jul 8, 2018
GORHAM- Donald H. Hemphill Sr., 86, passed away July 8, 2018 at Maine Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1931 in Houlton, ME to Burns and Irene (McGann) Hemphill. Donald attended Ricker College in Houlton before continuing his education at the Maine Teachers College in Gorham. He was a veteran of the Air Force and served from July 1952...
Arthur "Art" Maynard Lent
Jul 7, 2018
WINDHAM— Arthur "Art" Maynard Lent, 71, passed away July 7, 2018 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with his loved ones by his side. Art was born March 17, 1947, the son of Robert and Celia (Maynard) Lent in Seneca Falls, NY. Following his education, he entered the Merchant Marine before enlisting in the United States Army. Art's military service...
Anne Marie Potter
Jul 6, 2018
Anne Marie (Lariviere) Potter, 84, died Friday July 6, 2018, at her home. She was born February 21, 1934, in Westbrook a daughter of Eugene and Alice (Vigeant) Lariviere. Marie grew up in Westbrook and was a 1952 graduate of Westbrook High School. She retired from Westbrook Hardware where she was the company bookkeeper for decades. Her favorite hobbies were...
Frances M. Maye
Jul 6, 2018
GORHAM – Frances M. Maye, 80, passed away on July 6, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born in Standish, on September 21, 1937, the daughter of Leon and Virginia (Fogg) Morton. Frances loved her family, and they were a large and important part of her life. She resided in Gorham, and was a cook for the Gorham School...
William "Billy" Henry Gordon
Jul 6, 2018
WINDHAM— William "Billy" Henry Gordon passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2018. He was born a Rockstar to the parents of William "Bill" and Margaret "Peg" (Henry) Gordon on March 10, 1979 in Longmont, Colorado. Billy spent his childhood growing up in Colorado, and later West Palm Beach, Florida. He was a 1997 graduate of Palm Beach Lakes High School...
Arthur "Arkie" Linwood Rogers
Jul 6, 2018
WINDHAM – Arthur "Arkie" Linwood Rogers, 88, died on July 6, 2018. He was born in Windham, on June 14, 1930, the son of Lawrence and Elva "Tilly" (Lamb) Rogers. Arkie grew up in Windham and was a 1948 graduate of Windham High School. In 1949, he married Sally-Ann (Corson) and together they raised their 6 children, until her passing...
Sheila May Pepper
Jul 5, 2018
Sheila May Pepper, 81, died Thursday July 5, 2018, at St. Joseph's Rehab in Portland. She was born December 12, 1936, in Lincolnshire, England, a daughter of Walter A. and Eilean (Wattts) Taylor. Sheila grew up in England and immigrated to the United States in the early 60's eventually settling in Maine. While in England she was a member of...
Eugene P. Larrivee
Jul 2, 2018
Scarborough Eugene P. Larrivee, 98, died Monday July 2, 2018, at the Maine Veterans Home, Scarborough. He was born May 31, 1920, in Westbrook, the son of Leo and Aurore (Fredette) Larrivee. Gene grew up in Westbrook and attended local schools. He enjoyed a long career with the S.D. Warren Paper Company in the coating department and became a member...
Asher Mathias Erskine Salazar
Jun 26, 2018
WINDHAM – Asher Mathias Erskine Salazar, 5 months, passed away in his parent's arms and surrounded by family at Maine Medical Center on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. He was born on January 6, 2018 in Portland to Willy Salazar-Caseres and Dawn (Erskine) Salazar. Born prematurely at twenty-eight weeks, Asher was a fighter. In his short life he had overcome many...
Sarah Sue Terrano
Jun 26, 2018
Buxton- Sarah Sue (Kegley) Terrano, passed peacefully with her family by her side on June 26, 2018. She was born on October 6, 1941 in West Virginia, the daughter of the late Carl and Clara Kegley. She was a coal miner's daughter. She attended school in Princeton West Virginia until moving to Virginia where she attended Mount Vernon and Fairfax...
Stephen C. Larson
Jun 25, 2018
FRANKLIN, MA—Stephen C. Larson, 70, passed away in Boston, MA on June 25, 2018. He was born July 30, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of Carl and Clara (Turlington) Larson. He grew up in Maryland and was a graduate of Severna Park High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted with the United States Navy, proudly serving two tours in Vietnam....
Robert "Bob" A. Strout
Jun 24, 2018
STANDISH—Robert "Bob" A. Strout, 82, passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 24, 2018. He was born September 12, 1935, a son of Ida Landry. He grew up on Walker Street in Westbrook and attended school locally. His hard work ethic was instilled in him at a young age when he began working as a farm hand...
Marc J. Gallant
Jun 24, 2018
GORHAM- Marc Joseph Gallant, 63, passed away on June 24, 2018. He was born in Rumford, ME, on May 26, 1955 to Joseph and Eleanor (Chiasson) Gallant. He was a 1973 graduate of Mexico High School. In his early years, Marc enjoyed camping, biking, and playing men's softball. He especially loved coaching boys rec. baseball in Westbrook, girls rec. softball...
Rachel Mary Boivin
Jun 23, 2018
Gorham Rachel Mary Boivin, 74, died Saturday June 23, 2018, at her home in Gorham. She was born September 16, 1943, in Westbrook a daughter of Laurent and Lillian (Gouzie) Boivin. Rachel grew up in Gorham and was a 1962 graduate of Gorham High School. She retired from Fairchild Semiconductor in 2001 following decades of service. She will be remembered...
Delores "Dolly" Baldwin
Jun 22, 2018
Dolores "Dolly" Thompson Baldwin Dolly Baldwin passed away peacefully on June 22, 2018 at Maine Medical Center. Dolly was born in Portland, Maine December 14, 1928, the daughter of Roger and Ina (Mace) Thompson. Dolly graduated from Deering High School. She married Carlton (Bud) Baldwin Jr. and had 67 wonderful years together until he passed away in 2016. Dolly and...
Dawn E. Finnerty
Jun 22, 2018
WINDHAM—Dawn E. Finnerty, 85, passed away on June 22, 2018 at the Gorham House. She was born February 10, 1933, a daughter of Clifford Jackson and Alice (Kelley) Jackson, later known as Alice DeCosta. She grew up in Windham, attending local schools, and went on to graduate from Pierre's School of Beauty. Through her younger years, Dawn was employed at...
