Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Roger J. Bernier

Roger J. Bernier

Jan 16, 2017

Dr. Roger J. Bernier 88 passed away at Falmouth By The Sea on January 16, 2017. Roger was born in Westbrook Maine on July 31, 1928, the son of Leopold and Marie Louise (Bouillon) Bernier. He attended St. Hyacinth School in Westbrook, Maine and graduated from Cheverus High School in Portland Maine. He entered the Brothers of The Sacred Heart...

Stanwood R. Williams

Stanwood R. Williams

Jan 15, 2017

Gorham - Stanwood Richard Williams, 89, of Gorham and Alexander Maine, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 15th, 1927, he was the oldest son of Theodore Stanwood and Marion Delia Fairbanks Williams. Stan was an 11th generation descendant from the George line of Jonathan Fairbanks who settled in Contentment, Massachusetts -- later called...

Gerald H Charest

Gerald H Charest

Jan 14, 2017

Gerald H. Charest, loving husband and devoted Father, passed away peacefully at Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook on January 14, 2017.  Gerry was born October 10th, 1926 in Fall River, Massachusetts. He grew up speaking French as his first language. He celebrated his 90th birthday with his family in Kennebunkport on October 1st. Gerry met his wife Marcia in New...

Patrick Raynald Poulin

Patrick Raynald Poulin

Jan 13, 2017

WINDHAM—Patrick Raynald Poulin, 49, passed away on January 13, 2017 after a lifelong battle with diabetes. Patrick was born on February 15, 1967, the youngest of five children born to Raynald and Joyce Poulin of Gardiner, ME. After graduating from Gardiner Area High School in 1985, Patrick went on to graduate with a degree in Pharmacy from Northeastern University in...

Mary Margaret (Chaisson) Beane

Mary Margaret (Chaisson) Beane

Jan 13, 2017

WESTBROOK – Mary Margaret Beane died on January 13, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  Margaret (as she was known to all that loved her) was born and raised in Westbrook, Maine on November 24, 1934 to Alex and Mildred Chaisson.  At age 18, she married the boy next door, the love of her life, Clifford E. Beane Sr.  They...

Patricia Aileen Foster

Patricia Aileen Foster

Jan 13, 2017

Portland- Patricia Aileen (Doucette) Foster, 89, of Windham, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017, in Portland. The daughter of Amos and Priscilla (Melanson) Doucette, she was born in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, Canada on August 14, 1927. She and her husband Winston, owned and operated a large Poultry Farm in Norridgewock Maine for many years. Upon retirement, they moved...

Ola Margaret Hatch

Ola Margaret Hatch

Jan 10, 2017

WINDHAM - Ola Margaret Hatch, 96, the daughter of William and Elvira (Johnson) Buffum died Tuesday January 10, 2017, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born on her grandfather's farm in Belgrade, ME on her mother's birthday, September 1, 1920. Ola grew up and lived in Portland for 88 years. She attended Portland schools and was...

Jeffrey K. Davis

Jeffrey K. Davis

Jan 9, 2017

Jeffrey K. Davis, 59, of Westbrook, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, at the Gosnell Hospice Home in Scarborough after a brief illness. He was born in Portland, the son of Kenneth and Ann (Burton) Davis. Jeff graduated from Westbrook High School. He worked at Northern Utilities and Waltz and Sons.  He later operated his own business called Versatile Services. Jeff...

Carline Johnson Young

Carline Johnson Young

Jan 9, 2017

STANDISH - Carline Young, 92, of Standish died on January 9, 2017, peacefully, with her loving family by her side. Carline is survived by one sister Ruth Webster, of Gorham. Two children: Karen Murray, of Virginia; Greg Young, of Saco. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Caleb and Sarah Young, of Saco; Diana London, of East Baldwin; Angela Hamann...

Henry Clay Oatley Jr.

Henry Clay Oatley Jr.

Jan 7, 2017

WINDHAM - Henry Clay Oatley, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 7, 2017 at the Barron Center Nursing Home. He was 87 years old - born December 5, 1929 in Westerly, RI to Doris (Hartridge) and Henry C. Oatley Sr. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Oatley of Windham, ME; brother Robert Oatley of Florida; children Nina (Oatley) Andersen...

Isabel (Robbins) Taylor

Isabel (Robbins) Taylor

Jan 6, 2017

Windham-- Isabel (Robbins) Taylor, 102, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 after a brief illness. Isabel was born on July 14, 1914 in Mexico, Maine, the daughter of Albert and Annie Robbins. She attended schools in Frye and Roxbury and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford. After high school she attended Farmington Normal School and The University of...

Evelyn A. Young

Evelyn A. Young

Jan 5, 2017

WINDHAM— Evelyn A. Young, 68, of Windham, passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was the sunshine of our lives, always there for her husband and children. Evelyn or "Evie" was born in Portland, Maine on February 23, 1948, a daughter of Allie and Lillian (Moon) Reynolds. Evelyn had three beautiful daughters,...

Gracienne J Peters

Gracienne J Peters

Jan 2, 2017

GRACIENNE J. PETERS Gracienne J. Peters, 88, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Barron Center in Portland, Maine, surrounded by loved ones. Gracienne, affectionately known as Grace to some and Memere to many others, was born on August 7, 1928, the daughter of Eugene J. Hebert, Sr. and Jacqueline R. (Gregoire) Hebert. She lived...

Herbert Arthur Drew Jr

Herbert Arthur Drew Jr

Jan 2, 2017

Old Orchard Beach, Herbert A. Drew, Jr. Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather Herbert A. Drew, Jr., 79, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017.  Born in Silver Lake, NH on October 6, 1937, Herb resided throughout his life in Gorham, Westbrook, and most recently Old Orchard Beach. Herb is survived by his wife of 60 years,...

Kevin John Mcgowan Grescoviak

Kevin John Mcgowan Grescoviak

Jan 1, 2017

KEVIN JOHN MCGOWAN GRESCOVIAK AGE 22  Kevin Grescoviak, cherished, beloved son of Annemarie Flaherty Hebert and John Francis Grescoviak passed away on the last day of 2016.  Kevin lived in Westbrook his entire life until he moved to Portland a few months ago.  He was a member of the Class of 2013 and attended SMCC  He played sports since the...

Maurice Guy Getchell

Maurice Guy Getchell

Dec 31, 2016

Maurice Guy Getchell, 85, of 38 Sargent Street, Westbrook, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 at Maine Medical Center.  He was born in Portland as Maurice Randall, the son of Mildred and Maurice Randall.  He assumed the Getchell name after being adopted by his maternal grandparents, William Guy and Frances Rodman Getchell. Maurice graduated in 1949...

Derek R. Burt

Derek R. Burt

Dec 30, 2016

OLD ORCHARD BEACH—Derek R. Burt, 83, died peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on December 30, 2016. Derek was born March 29, 1933 in London, England. Derek's childhood was spent growing up in an orphanage in London. After graduating high school, Derek joined the Royal Air Force, where he committed 8 years of service before joining the Canadian Air...

Horace "Bud" H. Fogg Sr.

Horace "Bud" H. Fogg Sr.

Dec 29, 2016

GORHAM—Horace H. "Bud" Fogg Sr., 92, of Gorham, died peacefully surrounded by his family at the Gosnell Hospice House on December 29, 2016. He was born at home in Windham on May 29, 1924, the third-born child of Joseph and Zella Madeline (Willey) Fogg. Bud attended the Frederick Robie School through the 9th grade, and then worked for Ellis Paper...

George G. Espeaignette

George G. Espeaignette

Dec 26, 2016

NEW GLOUCESTER—George G. Espeaignette, 73, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Central Maine Medical Center on December 26, 2016 after a fearless thirteen-month battle with cancer. George was born October 11, 1943, a son of Frederick and Edith (Foss) Espeaignette. He grew up in Windham, and married Astrid Harrington on December 16, 1963. George graduated from Windham High...

Claudette E. Judkins

Claudette E. Judkins

Dec 25, 2016

Claudette E. Judkins, 78 Falmouth – Claudette E. Judkins, 78, a longtime resident of Falmouth, passed away peacefully in her home, on the early morning of Christmas. Claudette was born the oldest of six children to Bernard and Eunice (Fontaine) Sparks in Presque Isle, on December 25, 1938. In the early 70's, Claudette and her husband Derwood, ran the volunteer...