Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Norman E. Gallant

Norman E. Gallant

Feb 19, 2017

BUXTON—Norman E. Gallant, 79, of Buxton, died peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough on February 19, 2017. He was born on October 6, 1937, a son of Norman S. Gallant and Eva (Leavitt) Libby. He attended local schools and married Corinne E. Hillock on June 23, 1956 in Gorham. Together, they raised five children, Edwin, Joseph, Kenneth,...

Kenneth "Ken" Lloyd Winship

Kenneth "Ken" Lloyd Winship

Feb 19, 2017

Windham Kenneth "Ken" Lloyd Winship, 87, died Sunday February 19, 2017 at the Maine Veterans Home. He was born October 10, 1929 in Portland, a son of Harry H. Sr. and Lottie (Leighton) Winship. Kenneth grew up in Windham and attended local schools. He enlisted in the United States Army serving in the 1st Calvary Division, 7th Cav Field Artillery...

Barbara J. Lypscon

Barbara J. Lypscon

Feb 18, 2017

Windham Barbara died on February 18, 2017 at Gosnell Hospice Home in Scarborough. She was born on September 27, 1938 in Skowhegan, ME. She was the daughter of Llewellyn and Perdita Williams. She graduated from Williams High School, Oakland, ME in 1956. She worked at Maine Medical Center as a Medical Coder for 35 years. Barbara enjoyed 43 beautiful years...

Viola Dollie (Mckenney) Lepenven

Viola Dollie (Mckenney) Lepenven

Feb 18, 2017

Clinton, MD   Viola Dollie McKenney Lepenven, 98, passed away quietly on February 18, 2017.  She was born in Madison, Maine, the daughter of Wallace and Sarah McKenney.  Viola grew up in Norridgewock, Maine and graduated from Norridgewock High School.   In June of 1946 she married Arthur Lepenven.   They lived in Westbrook until Arthur passed in 1993.  Viola continued to live...

Hazel Viola (Emery) Meserve

Hazel Viola (Emery) Meserve

Feb 17, 2017

Gorham Hazel Meserve, 94, died Friday, February 17, 2017, at the Gorham House. She was born August 13, 1922, the daughter of Henry and Doris (Katon) Emery. Hazel grew up in Buxton and attended the one-room school house at Dearborn Hill. She graduated two years early from Buxton High School in 1938. Hazel went on to attend the University of...

Mary E (Thompson) Vaughan

Mary E (Thompson) Vaughan

Feb 17, 2017

Portland,  Mary E. Vaughan, passed away Friday, Feb. 17th at Maine Medical Center.  She was born in Freedom, the daughter of Priscilla (Spencer) and  Ernest Thompson and grew up in Westbrook and Portland, Maine. She worked many years at the Jason Company, Emery Waterhouse, Preti Flaherty Law Firm.  Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church on Canco Rd....

Peter Wayne Plummer

Peter Wayne Plummer

Feb 16, 2017

Peter Wayne Plummer, 66, of Mitchell St., Westbrook, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Portland, the son of Delbert and Margaret (Lampron) Plummer. He worked for many years at Data General and General Dynamics before retiring. Peter was a talented artist; he loved drawing and painting. He...

Grace Constance "Connie" Kuusela

Grace Constance "Connie" Kuusela

Feb 16, 2017

Gorham- Grace Constance "Connie" Kuusela. 92, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the Barron Center in Portland, Maine. The daughter of Albert and Grace (Meadows) Skipp, she was born in London, England on October 10, 1924. Grace was educated in London, and spent her teenage years there as well, enduring the Battle of Britain and the hardships of...

David W. Brannen

David W. Brannen

Feb 15, 2017

Windham- David W. Brannen, 76, passed away in Scarborough on February 15, 2017. The son of Elliot and Doris (Emerson) Brannen, he was born in Mars Hill Maine on October 27, 1940. His family moved to Windham when David was young and he grew up on the Emerson family farm. He was a direct descendant of Ralph Waldo Emerson. He...

David George Glicos

David George Glicos

Feb 15, 2017

David George Glicos of Raymond, Maine passed away Wednesday February 15th at Maine Medical Center at the age of 52 from Cardiac Arrest.  Dave was born in Portland, Maine to parents Urania and George.  A graduate of Westbrook high school, Dave became a gifted auto and marine mechanic. He worked tirelessly running his business and excelled at his craft.  Embodying...

Helen Louise (Squier) Merrill

Helen Louise (Squier) Merrill

Feb 13, 2017

Helen L. Merrill, 97 GORHAM  – Helen Louise Squier Merrill passed on February 13, 2017 with her daughter by her side. She was born on February 6, 1920 in Gorham, the only child of William H. and Helen M. (Newcomb) Squier. She grew up in Westbrook, graduating from Westbrook High School in 1939. She worked at S.D. Warren Co during...

Jeanette Anne Graham

Jeanette Anne Graham

Feb 12, 2017

SCARBOROUGH, ME- Jeanette Anne (Burke) Graham, 82, passed away, Sunday February 12, 2017, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born February 24, 1934 at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary in Portland, ME, a daughter of Harold Thomas and Maude Minnie (Dowling) Burke. Jeanette grew up in Portland and attended Leland Primary School, Henry W. Longfellow Elementary School,...

Norma Eva Breton

Norma Eva Breton

Feb 11, 2017

Casco, Norma Eva Breton, 94, of Garland Rd., Casco, passed away Saturday, Feb 11, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. Norma was born and raised in Westbrook, the daughter of Henry and Maude (Weeks) Stanley. She later moved to Casco and worked for Point Sebago as head of housekeeping for many years. Norma loved the outdoors,...

Christopher Jon Sangillo

Christopher Jon Sangillo

Feb 11, 2017

Christopher Sangillo, 53, of Lewiston, passed away Saturday. Feb. 11, surrounded by his family. He was born in Waterville and raised in Windham, and attended Windham High School. Chris worked as an electrician for many years. Most recently he was working for O'Reilly Auto Parts. Chris loved car racing, playing darts, and computers. He treasured the time he spent with...

Betty Louise Freeman

Betty Louise Freeman

Feb 9, 2017

STANDISH-- It is with great sadness we share that Betty Louise Freeman, 77, daughter of Phyllis and Alfred St. Pierre and loving wife of Charles Freeman, passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2017 at her home in Standish ME. Our mother was born in Westbrook, ME and spent the majority of her life caring for others. She was a certified...

Carolyn J. Standley

Carolyn J. Standley

Feb 9, 2017

Windham – Carolyn J. Standley, 77, died on February 9, 2017. She was born in Portland, on October 18, 1939, the daughter of George and Hilda (Wall) Burton. Carolyn grew up in the Portland area and attended local schools. She had worked for many years at Saunders Brothers, in Locke Mills. Carolyn kept to herself, but always enjoyed being outdoors....

Robert W. Bernier

Robert W. Bernier

Feb 8, 2017

Windham- Robert W. Bernier, 89, passed away in Scarborough on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Services will be held at a later date.

Everett Howard Brown

Everett Howard Brown

Feb 8, 2017

Westbrook: Everett Howard Brown, 74, died February 8, 2017 at the Barron Center from complications due to Lewy Body Dementia. Everett was born February 26, 1942 to Henry F. Brown and Madeline (Dewey) Brown in St. Albans, Maine. He graduated from Hartland Academy and later served in the Army, retiring from the Army National Guard in 2002 as a First...

John T. Gavin

John T. Gavin

Feb 6, 2017

John Thomas Gavin, 94, of Windham passed away at his home on Monday, February 6, 2017. He was born on July 30, 1922 in Bowdoinham, Maine to John and Isabel Gavin. He was married to Gertrude Cooper on April 4, 1944. John served in the Army during WWII in the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment, part of the 9th Amphibious Task...

Janet Reid Willis

Janet Reid Willis

Feb 5, 2017

GORHAM – Janet "Jan" Reid Willis, 64, of Gorham passed away on February 5, 2017 at Maine Medical Center following a short but fierce fight with cancer. She was born Dec. 1, 1952 in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of the late William S. Reid and Ruth Bowman Reid. She was raised in Norristown, PA and attended University of Maine at...