Ruth Ellen (Tyler) Manchester
Jun 26, 2017
Ruth Ellen (Tyler) Manchester, 95 passed away peacefully June 26 at the Gorham House after a 7 ½ year residency there. A longtime resident of Windham, Ruth was the daughter of Orin H. and Miriam A. (Glidden) Tyler. Ruth was born in Dover-Foxcroft on September 23, 1921 and already had three older brothers. At an early age her father moved...
Kathleen "Kay" E. Whirlwind-Soldier
Jun 26, 2017
Windham- Kathleen E Whirlwind-Soldier, 79, of Windham, passed away at St. Joseph's Manor, in Portland, on Monday, June 26, 2017. The daughter of Frederick and Agnes (Sawyer) Kelley, she was born in Windham on August 25, 1937. She attended Windham schools, and upon graduation as valedictorian, from Windham High School, she moved to Portland where she worked at a bank....
Anne Marie (Welch) Sabourin
Jun 25, 2017
Anne Sabourin, 76 GORHAM – Anne Sabourin, 76, passed away peacefully, on June 25, 2017 of complications from bladder cancer. Anne was born to the late Raphael and Cecelia Welch in Portland, Maine, on June 2nd 1941. She married the late Robert R. Sabourin, the love of her life, on May 5, 1962. In addition to her husband and parents,...
James W. Jensen
Jun 23, 2017
Westbrook James W. Jensen, 83, died Friday June 23, 2017. He was born February 21, 1934 in Westbrook a son of Alex and Marion (Smith) Jensen. James grew up in Westbrook and attended local schools. Following school, he enlisted in the U.S. Airforce. After serving his country he enjoyed a career as a machinist for W.H. Nichols for over 20...
Edwin C. Ahearn
Jun 22, 2017
STANDISH—Edwin C. Ahearn, 68, died on June 22, 2017 at the Maine Veteran's Home in Scarborough. He was born September 27, 1948, a son of Edwin J. and Katherine (Briggs) Ahearn. He grew up in Portland, graduating from Deering High School in the class of 1967. Ed then went on to join the United States Army where he proudly served...
Candace T (Tibbetts) Cottrell
Jun 21, 2017
Portland, ME--Candace Tibbetts Cottrell passed away on Wednesday surrounded by family at the age of 74. She was born in Rangeley to Verd Russell and Florence Gertrude Tibbetts. She spent her childhood raising hell in Rangeley as the hardware store owner's daughter, where she learned how to fish, drive too fast on back country roads, and how to speak her...
Hazel Harriet (Hill) Downer
Jun 20, 2017
Windham – Hazel H. Downer, 95 formerly of Waterboro died Tuesday, June 20th at Ledgewood Manor in Windham. She was born in Newfield on September 14th, 1921 the daughter of Carroll and Ruth Hill. She attended Sanford Schools. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking for family and it is notable that George Bush Sr. loved her...
Kenneth W. Atherton
Jun 18, 2017
Gray – Kenneth W. Atherton, Sr., 86, died on June 18, 2017. He was born in Portland on June 19, 1930, the son of George and Geneva (Fogg) Atherton. Ken grew up on a farm on Route 202, and was a 1948 graduate of Windham High School. He then joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country on...
Roland B. Blake
Jun 18, 2017
Windham- Roland B. Blake, 86, of Windham passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 in Portland. The son of Perley and Clara (Tracey) Blake, he was born in Portland on August 21, 1930. He attended Gorham schools until the age of 13, when he started driving truck. He married Mary Lane, of Gorham, in 1949. They settled for a time...
Roy Edward Bush
Jun 17, 2017
Gorham - Roy Edward Bush, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 17th, 2017. Roy was born and raised in Charlotte, NC and graduated from Harding High School in 1965 where he played football. He was recruited by East Carolina University to play football out of high school. He played the nose guard position for one year at ECU...
Mahala C. (Hersom) Stain
Jun 17, 2017
Portland, Mahala C. Hersom Warren Stain, 83, passed away Saturday, June 17, at the Barron Center in Portland. She was born in East Corinth, the daughter of Maurice and Melvina (Chapman) Hersom. She lived in Portland and Westbrook. Mahala worked at Barber Foods for many years before retiring. She was a strong woman who took great joy in raising her...
Shane Lee Dodge
Jun 17, 2017
WINDHAM – Shane Lee Dodge, 45, of Tandberg Trail died unexpectedly Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor. Shane was born in Belfast on November 23, 1971, where he grew up and graduated from Belfast Area High School Class of 1990. He was a dedicated family man who cherished and loved taking care of his family. Shane...
Louis G. Distasio
Jun 16, 2017
Gorham- Louis Geanaro Distasio III, 40, of Gorham died unexpectedly Friday morning, June 16th 2017. Louis was born in Portland on June 2, 1977 to Louis II and Sharon (Pottle) Distasio. Louis and Amanda Daggett were married October 24th, 2009 in Portland. He was predeceased by his son Bradley. Louis Leaves behind his wife Amanda Distasio of Gorham, Son James...
John David Phinney
Jun 14, 2017
GORHAM – John David Phinney, 74, of Gorham, passed away on June 14, 2017, at Maine Medical Center, surrounded by his wife and children. John was the son of Raymond and Florence (Hatch) Phinney. A lifelong Gorham resident, he was born on July 21, 1942. He attended Gorham schools through his sophomore year of high school, transferring to Gould Academy...
Rita Evelyn Moore
Jun 12, 2017
WESTBROOK—Rita Evelyn Moore, 91, of Westbrook, died at Springbrook Center on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was born in Windsor, England on August 8, 1925, the only child of Reginald and Mae (Hollingsworth) Hollis. She grew up in Slough, England where she attended school. She met her future husband, Robert Moore, while he was on tour with the United States...
Frederick William Helming Jr.
Jun 12, 2017
SOUTHPORT & GORHAM, ME: Frederick William Helming, Jr., 93, died on Monday, June 12th at his home on Southport Island. Fred was born in Waterbury, CT on December 28, 1923, the older son of Frederick William & Augusta (Theer) Helming. He graduated from Crosby High School in 1941 and from the University of Connecticut in 1944. Fred served in the...
Melva Catherine (Ambrose) Murphy
Jun 11, 2017
Gorham, Cathy Murphy died on Sunday June 11th. She was born with a twin sister Elva to James and Elva Lottie Ambrose. The twins enjoyed childhood with a sister Bonnie and brothers Jimmy and Jonathon. As a young bride married to James Murphy Sr she celebrated the birth of their son Jimmy and then Steve. Jim married Diane and Steve...
Arthur Wesley Richardson
Jun 10, 2017
WINDHAM – Arthur Wesley Richardson, 80, died on June 10, 2017 at Ledgewood Manor in Windham. He was born October 2, 1936 in Standish in the family home, the son of the late Roland A. and Helen Maria (Boothby) Richardson. Arthur graduated from Windham High School in 1956. He joined his father and uncle in the masonry and moving trade...
Walter Loring Hayes
Jun 8, 2017
Walter Loring Hayes of Westbrook, Maine passed away peacefully on June 8th at the age of 77. Wally is survived by his wife Bernie, his son Ryan, his daughter Katie, and his granddaughter Kyla. He is preceded in death by his mother Annis Berry Hayes, father Charles Earle Hayes, sister Kathleen Chapman, and sister Katherine Steeves. Wally was born on...
Nancy Ruth (Boucher) Plaisted
Jun 7, 2017
Nancy Boucher Plaisted It is with great sadness that the family of Nancy Boucher Plaisted announces her passing, on June 7 at the age of 79 years, after a brief illness. Born in Saco, Nancy graduated from University of Southern Maine, known then at Gorham State Teachers College with a degree in early education. This is where she met and...
