Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

David Allen Tapley

David Allen Tapley

Jun 6, 2017

BUXTON—David Allen Tapley, 66, of Buxton, died at Mercy Hospital in Portland on June 6. He was born June 5, 1951, a son of Howard and Dorothy (Waterhouse) Tapley. David attended school locally, graduating from Gorham High School in the class of 1970. While in high school, David ran track and started working with his father, uncle and grandfather hauling...

Eleanor D. Mackenzie

Eleanor D. Mackenzie

Jun 6, 2017

Gorham - Eleanor Dorothy (Rowett) MacKenzie, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 6, 2017. She was adored as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, neighbor, and resident at Gorham House. All who knew her loved her and were made to feel like family. "Ellie" was born on September 12, 1921, in North Adams, Massachusetts,...

Arnold E. Inman

Arnold E. Inman

Jun 5, 2017

Casco – Arnold E. Inman, 75, died on June 5, 2017, in Bridgton. He was born on January 9, 1942 in Bangor. Arnold was raised by Mama May, Papa Tom Trenholm and Georgianna Boudreau in a loving religious home with his brothers, Lawrence and Richard Inman. Later he met his sister, Donnamarie in his late teens. His passion was his...

Alan David Nexon

Alan David Nexon

Jun 4, 2017

WINDHAM - Alan David Nexon, 57, passed away unexpectedly June 4, 2017, at his lake home in Windham. Alan was the treasured son of Elinor Pilgram, of Agoura Hills, Calif., and the late Phillip Nexon, of Guilford, Conn. Raised in Wayland, Mass., Alan graduated from The Rivers School and the University of Maine Orono, and was employed at TD Bank,...

Bernard Louis Gardner

Bernard Louis Gardner

Jun 4, 2017

Snellville, GA and Windham, ME - Bernard Louis Gardner (Daddy, Barn and Neighbor) passed away in Snellville, GA, Sunday, June 4, 2017. Bernard was born April 4, 1930, in St. Stephens, New Brunswick, Canada to Louis Wilder and May Rogerson Gardner. He was born in Canada because there was no hospital in the small Maine town they were living in....

Robert B. Minor

Robert B. Minor

Jun 3, 2017

Robert Berkeley Minor, 95, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2017, in South Portland. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, on September 17, 1921 to Houston and Pinckney (Jones) Minor. After attending business college in San Antonio, Bob entered the U.S. Coast Guard, and eventually was stationed in South Portland, Maine. While there he went on a blind date...

Ronna Elaine Johnson

Ronna Elaine Johnson

Jun 2, 2017

WATERVILLE – Ronna Elaine Johnson, 76, of Waterville died Friday, June 2, 2017 at Mount St. Joseph's in Waterville. She was born in Portland on November 21, 1940 and attended Portland schools. Ronna had a passion for walking and taking care of children. She will be remembered for her cheerful personality. She is predeceased by her mother, Louise (Dow) Marsh...

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...