Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Stephen C. Larson

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Lamb Stiles

Mary Lamb Stiles

Jun 21, 2018

BRIDGTON—Mary Lamb Stiles, 85, passed away on June 21, 2018 at the Hospice House in Auburn. She was born May 7, 1933, a daughter of Walter and Helen (Griffin) Lamb Sr. She grew up in Windham and was a graduate of Windham High School. Shortly after school, Mary married Keith Stiles; together they lived in North Carolina while Keith was...

Barbara Anne Libby

Barbara Anne Libby

Jun 20, 2018

Barbara Anne Libby, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Barron Center. Barb was born the daughter of Leland R. and Edel (Biltoff) Taggart in Westbrook, Maine on October 13, 1932. She attended schools in Westbrook and was a 1952 graduate of Westbrook High School. As a young girl, Barb loved swimming and diving and was a...

Karlene "Cindy" Ladd

Karlene "Cindy" Ladd

Jun 20, 2018

Karlene "Cindy" Ladd, 65, died Wednesday June 20, surrounded by family at her home. She was born July 13, 1952 in Windham a daughter of Harold and Virginia (Harmon) Huntley. Cindy grew up in Westbrook and has a 1971 graduate of Westbrook High School. She loved cooking for people and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and dancing. In addition to her...

Aubine C. Quirion

Aubine C. Quirion

Jun 17, 2018

Gorham Aubine Hawkes C. Quirion died peacefully in Gorham on June 17, 2018. A long time, resident of Falmouth, born in Portland December 23, 1925, the daughter of Waldo E. Hawkes and Hattie Reed. Mrs. Quirion graduated from Falmouth High School in 1945, and worked at Interstate Uniform for several years as a seamstress and also did monograms. She lived...

Chrystal Blackstone Rolfe

Chrystal Blackstone Rolfe

Jun 16, 2018

WINDHAM-- Chrystal Blackstone Rolfe, 53, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018. She was born on January 5, 1965, a daughter of Lloyd and Anita (Adams) Blackstone. Chrystal grew up in "the county" and was a 1983 graduate of Presque Isle High School. She then went on to further her education pursuing Dental Hygiene at the Bangor Dental School. Chrystal...

Ruth Cammic Doyle

Ruth Cammic Doyle

Jun 15, 2018

Ruth Cammic Doyle GORHAM— Ruth Doyle, 90, died peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2018 at the Gorham House. Ruth was born in Lubec, Maine December 5,1927 one of two daughters of Hazen and Vera Cammic. Ruth had many interests but her love for music wove a thread throughout her life. She taught piano and organ lessons to many students including...

Matthew Adam Poole

Matthew Adam Poole

Jun 12, 2018

RAYMOND— Matthew Adam Poole, 33, lost his battle with Leukemia on June 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Matt was born in Calais on November 14, 1984, a son of Robert A. Poole and Christel (Wunder) James. He grew up in Calais, receiving his education from local schools. While in school he met the love of his life, Crystal...

Elwood W. "Bud" Haskell Jr.

Elwood W. "Bud" Haskell Jr.

Jun 11, 2018

WESTBROOK—Elwood W. "Bud" Haskell Jr. passed away June 11, 2018 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born December 29, 1930, the second eldest child of 14, parents John and Anna (Grubb) Taylor. Bud worked throughout high school in order to help support his family, instilling a hard work ethic at a young age. He worked on the family...

Norma Heatley

Norma Heatley

May 30, 2018

PORTLAND – Norma I. (Webber) Heatley, 96, passed away on May 30, 2018 at Seaside Rehab and Nursing Home. Born January 19, 1922 the daughter of Norman and Emma (Weymouth) Webber. Norma was raised and schooled in Phillips, ME. She married Lester R. Heatley, Sr. on January 11, 1950.mNorma and Lester shared a love of animals and did many activities...

Julia Smith Berry

Julia Smith Berry

May 26, 2018

GORHAM—Julia Smith Berry, 66, passed away at Maine Medical Center on May 26, 2018, after a courageous 16-month battle with ovarian cancer. A New England native, Julie was born in Burlington, Vermont to Dr. Robert Pease and Caroline Wheelock Smith. She inherited her father's generous and loving heart and her mother's fiery and determined spirit. Julie spent her early years...

Donna R. Peakall

Donna R. Peakall

May 26, 2018

STANDISH—Donna R. Peakall, 84, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 26, 2018. She was born March 21, 1934, a daughter of Everett and Helen (Sargent) Thorne. Donna attended schools locally, graduating from Standish High School in the class of 1951. A couple of years after graduation, she married Charles N. Watters. Together, they made their home in...

Gerald Marion

Gerald Marion

May 26, 2018

WESTBROOK—Gerald Marion, 96, passed away on May 26, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Gerald was born in Newton Center, MA on December 15, 1921, a son of Harold and Anne (Tozier) Marion. Gerry attended schools in Springfield, MA and Westbrook, ME and was a graduate of Westbrook High School. After graduation, Gerry worked alongside his brother in the oil...

Geraldine Marilyn (Ricker) Elliott

Geraldine Marilyn (Ricker) Elliott

May 24, 2018

GORHAM, MAINE—Geraldine Marilyn (Ricker) Elliott, 88, native of Maine, passed away May 24, 2018. She was born in Monticello, Maine on September 22, 1929, a daughter of Myron and Stella (Tapley) Ricker. Geraldine, known to many as "Jerrie" grew up in Monticello where she attended school locally. She lived her adult life in various parts of New England, including Maine,...

Robert Jake "Rj" Hamby

Robert Jake "Rj" Hamby

May 23, 2018

Windham- Robert Jake "RJ" Hamby, son of Robert Gray Hamby and Ruby Lee Lineberry was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit at Forest Hill Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC and later confessed his baptismal faith in the rite of Confirmation at St. John's Lutheran...