Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

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,...

William H. Rodgers

William H. Rodgers

Sep 13, 2018

Scarborough- William H. Rodgers, of Westbrook and Gorham, ME, has reached the end of his time among those he loved here during his life, grateful for the returned love and friendship from everyone he knew. He was the son of Ralph and Marjorie (Patch) Rodgers, born and raised in the Sanford-Springvale, ME area. After attending Sanford schools, he was proud...

Elizabeth "Liz" J. Kearns

Elizabeth "Liz" J. Kearns

Sep 12, 2018

Elizabeth J. "Liz" Kearns, 68 GORHAM - Elizabeth J. "Liz" Kearns, 68, of Gorham passed away peacefully at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough on Sept. 12, 2018, after a brief illness. Born on Sept. 25, 1949, in Portland, she was the daughter of William Calvert, Jr. and Katherine Burke. Liz grew up in Portland and attended Cathedral School. Shortly...

H. Lorraine Williams

H. Lorraine Williams

Sep 12, 2018

Scarborough- H. Lorraine Gordon Fernandez Williams, age 89, of Gorham and Alexander, Maine, died peacefully on September 12, 2018 surrounded by her family. Born on June 23, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts, Lorraine was the daughter of Ethlynne and Ronald Gordon, and was later adopted by her step-father William Fernandez. Lorraine grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts and attended area schools, graduating...

Leona M. Glidden

Leona M. Glidden

Sep 12, 2018

WESTBROOK - Leona M. Glidden, 90, died on September 12, 2018. She was born in Portland on August 28, 1928, the daughter of Osmond and May Libby. A graveside service will be held 11:00am Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Smith Cemetery in Windham.

Beverly D. Luke

Beverly D. Luke

Sep 11, 2018

Gorham- Beverly D. Luke, 85, of Gorham, died on September 11, 2018. Born in Millinocket, Maine in 1933, Beverly was the 7th of 13 children. In my heart, I keep my mother. If you look, you will see her sweetness, selflessness, wit and an iron will. She was everything a good mother should be, and I am lucky she was...

Richard Arnold Harding

Richard Arnold Harding

Sep 11, 2018

WINDHAM—Richard Arnold Harding, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Ledgewood Manor. He was born on December 6, 1932, a son of Eugene G. and Susie (Sanborn) Harding. Richard's father was killed at a young age, leaving his mother to care for the family. Richard grew up at the beloved "Little House" on Mighty Street in Gorham...

William John Slattery

William John Slattery

Sep 10, 2018

WEST MINOT-- William (Bill) John Slattery, 79, passed away unexpectedly September 10, 2018, after a great day working at his family's farm and sharing dinner with the love of his life Janice, his wife of 60 years. Bill was born December 16, 1938, in Lewiston, Maine, the son of the late Thomas S. and Doris E. (Record) Slattery. He graduated...

Patricia A. Low

Patricia A. Low

Sep 8, 2018

Limerick- Patricia "Pat" A. Low, 81 died Saturday, September 8, 2018. She was born September 12th, 1936 in Lowville, NY the daughter of Thomas and Evelyn Lenahan and spent her childhood in Glenfield, NY. She married her husband Robert Low in Basel, Switzerland on October 16, 1956 and lived in Frankfurt, Germany during his Army career. They spent 61 years...

Timothy Norman Watters

Timothy Norman Watters

Sep 7, 2018

STANDISH - Timothy Norman Watters (60) of Standish born November 2, 1957 in Portland, Maine died September 7, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Charles N. Watters and beloved mother Donna Ruth Peakall. He is survived by his children: Alicia and Kris Berg of Standish, Charles Watters of Standish, Matthew and Dianne Watters of...

Roger Lloyd Higgins

Roger Lloyd Higgins

Sep 7, 2018

Roger L. Higgins, 59, of Presque Isle, passed away September 7, 2018 with complications following heart surgery. He was born on February 1, 1959 in Presque Isle to Phillip and Lois (Lovely) Higgins. Roger was a graduate of Presque Isle High School, Class of 1977 and later graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, from the University of Maine at...

Bruce G. Hodgkin Ii

Bruce G. Hodgkin Ii

Sep 4, 2018

Ohio- Bruce Hodgkin ll, of Gorham, passed away at the age of 42 on September 4, 2018 in a motorcycle accident, his new found passion. He had this great charismatic charm that made him a great father, husband, brother, son and mentor. He grew up in Auburn Maine and attended Edward Little High School, where he found his first love...

Marcia Theresa Kolbusz

Marcia Theresa Kolbusz

Aug 29, 2018

WINDHAM - Marcia Theresa Kolbusz, 70, died on August 29, 2018, at her home. She was born in Springfield, MA, on June 6, 1948, the daughter of Walter and Julia (Zawrotny) Kolbusz. Marcia is survived by her sister, Pamela Ubidia, and close friend, Rodney. Services are still being planned.

Jason John Bressette

Jason John Bressette

Aug 28, 2018

BUXTON—Jason John Bressette, 38, died unexpectedly in a car accident on August 28, 2018. He was born in Springfield, MA on August 11, 1980, the son of Jack Bressette and Deborah (Drobiak). Jason, known to many as Jay, grew up in Massachusetts and attended Westside High in West Springfield, MA and graduated from Wells High School in Maine. Jay spent...