Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Roland A. Libby

Roland A. Libby

Jun 1, 2017

Windham Roland A. Libby, 70, died Thursday June 1st at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, surrounded by his family. He was born in Portland July 29, 1946 a son of William Jr. and Florence (Mayberry) Libby. Roland grew up in Windham and attended local schools. He served his country in the U.S. Army. After his military service Roland enjoyed a...

Donald I Leclerc

Donald I Leclerc

Jun 1, 2017

Westbrook,   Donald I. Leclerc, 72, of Olive St. Westbrook, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 after a brief illness. A life-long resident of Westbrook, he was born here, the son of Alcide and Martha (Thuotte) Leclerc. Donald worked at S.D. Warren Paper Co for many years before retiring. He enjoyed working around his property and woodworking. He also enjoyed old...

Richard Preble Littlefield

Richard Preble Littlefield

May 27, 2017

OLD ORCHARD – Richard Preble Littlefield, 89, known to his friends as Dick, of Old Orchard passed away peacefully at the Gosnell House in Scarborough, Maine on Saturday, May 27th following a bout of bladder cancer. He was born on March 27, 1928 in Hudson, Massachusetts, son of Maynard and Louise Littlefield. Attending school in New Hampshire to the 9th...

Leon "Manny" Orin Thompson

Leon "Manny" Orin Thompson

May 24, 2017

Windham – Leon "Manny" Orin Thompson, 83, passed away, with his loving family by his side on May 24, 2017, at the VA hospital hospice in Togus, after a brief illness. Leon was born in Portland, on August 2, 1933, the son of Leslie A. and Kathryn Fogg Thompson. He graduated from Portland High School in 1951, and entered the...

Leah Woodman Larochelle

Leah Woodman Larochelle

May 22, 2017

Gorham- Leah Woodman Larochelle, 93, was reunited with her husband Harry (Shorty) and her three daughters on Monday, May 22, 2017. The daughter of Ernest and Anna (Potter) Woodman, she was born in 1924 in Denmark Maine. She graduated from Burrillville High School, in Harrisville Road Island. She attended business classes at Northeastern University in Boston, and University of Southern...

Kathleen Marie (Martin) Martin

Kathleen Marie (Martin) Martin

May 22, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen "Kathy" Martin announce her passing on May 22, 2017.  She was born on February 28, 1952 to Helen S. Martin and Richard C. Martin.  Kathy passed away at 65 years of age succumbing to chronic lung disease.  Relieved of her pain & suffering as she passed into the light. Kathy...

Renoir Jameson Lapointe

Renoir Jameson Lapointe

May 21, 2017

Portland,   Renoir Jameson LaPointe, 35, of Congress St., Portland, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his home. He was born in Tallahassee, FL, the son of James and Anne Marie (Dugas) LaPointe. Renoir was raised in Westbrook and attended Westbrook High School. He worked in the restaurant business, most recently at Rosie's in Portland. Renoir enjoyed rappelling and paintball...

Robert M. Dyer

Robert M. Dyer

May 20, 2017

WINDHAM – Robert M. Dyer, 87, of Windham passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born in Westbrook, a son of Harold L. and Emily (Conohan) Dyer and attended school in Gorham. Robert enjoyed fishing and had a passion for watching movies. For forty years, he worked at the S.D. Warren...

Katherine M. Timmons Sweeney

Katherine M. Timmons Sweeney

May 20, 2017

Casco – Katherine M. (Timmons) Sweeney, 75, died on May 20, 2017 at her home. She was born in Westbrook, on March 23, 1942, the daughter of Wilbur and Flora (Dyer) Timmons. She is survived by her brothers, Robert Timmons of Windham, and Donald Timmons of Milford, NH; and her beloved K-9 companion of over 12 years, Willie. In addition...

Arlene Janette Tyler

Arlene Janette Tyler

May 19, 2017

WINDHAM – Arlene J. Tyler, 97, of Windham passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Maine Medical Center, Portland. She was born on May 21, 1919, the oldest of 7 children of Fred B. Sr. and Helen Jordan. Arlene was a lifelong resident of Windham graduating from Windham High School in 1938. She met her husband when his...

Jean M. Dolloff

Jean M. Dolloff

May 18, 2017

Jean Merrifield Dolloff, 81, of Gorham, passed away on May 18, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. The daughter of Chester and Gladys (Libby) Merrifield, and the youngest of their ten children, she was born on March 31, 1936. She married Donald J. Dolloff on July 6, 1956. Throughout their nearly 61 years of marriage they enjoyed spending...

Irene M (Gallant) Carpentier

Irene M (Gallant) Carpentier

May 17, 2017

Meriden, CT   Irene M. Carpentier, 107, formerly of Westbrook, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Meriden CT. She lived many years in Westbrook, Maine before moving to Connecticut. While in CT, she worked at the Bristol Hospital before retiring. One of Irene's greatest joys was going to the casino. She was predeceased by her husband Arthur Carpentier. She is...

William R. Clark Sr.

William R. Clark Sr.

May 16, 2017

William R. Clark Sr., 70, of Lewiston,             He was born in Portland, the son of Leo and Patricia Clark.  He was a 100% disabled Vietnam Veteran. He was a fighter with a powerful voice, who was always searching for the hidden truth. He was also very quick to speak his mind. His passion for the poor was extremely proven. He...

Vernon S. Plummer Ii

Vernon S. Plummer Ii

May 14, 2017

Gorham – Vernon Stanley Plummer II ("Chip"), 72, died on May 14, 2017 after a brief but courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in Portland on December 25, 1944, the son of Vernon and Irene (Woodbury) Plummer. Vern grew up in Gray, and was a part of the first graduating class at Gray-New Gloucester High School in 1963, where...

Sylvia M (Pomerleau) Jerome

Sylvia M (Pomerleau) Jerome

May 13, 2017

Sylvia Pomerleau Jerome, 79, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 with her loving family at her side. ¬  Sylvia was born on November 17, 1937, in Westbrook, the daughter of Victor and Roseanna Pomerleau. She grew up in Westbrook and graduated in 1956 from Westbrook High School.                   In her younger years, Sylvia was an avid bowler in leagues at Prides...

Rev. Monsignor Robert G. Lavoie

Rev. Monsignor Robert G. Lavoie

May 12, 2017

PORTLAND – Monsignor Robert G. Lavoie died on Friday, May 12, 2017 at St. Joseph's Manor in Portland, Maine. He was born in Lewiston, Maine on January 20, 1928, the son of Louis Lavoie and Eva Ouellette. He attended SS. Peter and Paul Grammar School in Lewiston and was part of the first graduation class of St. Dominic High School...

Andrew S. Pease

Andrew S. Pease

May 11, 2017

GORHAM—Andrew S. Pease, 57, died from complications of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in Miami, Florida on May 11, 2017. He was born on March 29, 1960, a son of Ronald and Carolyn (Bray) Pease. He grew up in Gorham, becoming an eagle scout before graduating from Gorham High School in the class of 1978. He furthered his education at...

William Blake Clark Jr.

William Blake Clark Jr.

May 10, 2017

William Blake Clark, Jr. April 12, 1958 - May 10, 2017 Standish- William (Bill) Clark, beloved father of Zakaiah Helen and Osheana Ruth and husband of Genevieve Hinkley Clark, died of a sudden heart attack on May 10, 2017. His life was centered around his girls, enjoying time with them at the New Hampshire family camp, the Hinkley farm, skiing...

Marcia S (Poitras) Cox

Marcia S (Poitras) Cox

May 9, 2017

Marcia S. Cox, 68, of Scarborough, passed away Tuesday, May 9, at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Portland and raised in Westbrook, the daughter of Theodore and Mariam (Davis) Poitras. Marcia worked at S.D. Warren for many years before retiring. She enjoyed knitting, yard sale-ing on Saturdays, and cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by...

Jeanne Claire (Boivin) Cambridge

Jeanne Claire (Boivin) Cambridge

May 8, 2017

Portland, Jeanne Claire Cambridge, 80, of Portland passed away May 8, 2017 at her home. She was loved and cherished by all her family. Through her battle with cancer she taught us that laughter is the best medicine and to be strong for one another. She was a tiny woman with a huge heart. She was the daughter of Charles...