Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
A. Monika Oldham
Nov 20, 2016
BUXTON – A. Monika Oldham, 74, died on November 20, 2016 after a long illness. She was born in East Orange, New Jersey on August 7, 1942, the daughter of the late Erik and Astrid (Hinna) Warnquist. Monika grew up in New Jersey and was a graduate of the Newark Art High School, class of 1960. After high school, she...
Dorothea M (Cash) Blanchard
Nov 19, 2016
South Portland- Dorothea M. (Cash) Blanchard 90, a lifelong resident of South Portland, passed away on Saturday November 19, 2016 at Maine Medical Center. She was surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in South Portland, the daughter of Lawrence and Eleanor ( Wallace ) Cash. Dorothea had a long career in the hospitality business before her retirement...
Catherine R (Bradbury) Erskine
Nov 19, 2016
Old Orchard Beach- Catherine Ruth Bradbury Erskine. Catherine passed away unexpectedly in the early afternoon of November 19, 2016 in Elmer, NJ; she was 76 years old. Catherine was born in Biddeford, ME the eldest and only daughter of James and Helen Bradbury. She had three younger brothers; James Jr., Elwin and Glen. Catherine graduated from So. Portland High School...
Jody Ann North
Nov 16, 2016
Biddeford – Jody Ann North, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. She was born on March 22, 1956 to Beverly and Logan Drown. Jody had her master's degree in nursing and spent several years pursing her career traveling across the country. Her favorite destination was a prison in Hawaii. She loved to read, take photography, knit, cross...
Brandon E. Dumond
Nov 16, 2016
Windham, Brandon Edmund Dumond, 26, of Anderson Rd., Windham, passed away Wednesday, Nov 16, 2016, after being struck by a car on Anderson Rd. He was born in Portland, the son of Edmund and Laurene (Harnden) Dumond. Brandon graduated from Windham High School in 2009. He worked at D & G Machine for five years and had recently taken a...
Bruce U. Gagnon
Nov 14, 2016
STANDISH - After a courageous battle with ALS, our beloved husband, father, pa, and friend Bruce U. Gagnon, 65, passed away surrounded by his family at home Monday, November 14, 2016. Bruce was born on January 1, 1951, to the late Ruth Widger Gagnon and Urban Arthur Gagnon. He grew up in South Windham where he explored, rode bikes, enjoyed...
Andrea S. Wood
Nov 11, 2016
Gorham- Andy Wood, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Veterans Day, November 11, 2016 in the presence of her husband and in the hearts of her family after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Andy was born in Salem, MA on April 21, 1939, the daughter of the late Ralph W. and Eleanor M. (Enslin) Swan. She...
Richard L. Reed
Nov 7, 2016
Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Richard L. Reed passed away on November 7, 2016 after a long illness. He was 84. The son of Clinton and Helen (McLain) Reed was born in Pemaquid Beach, ME on March 28, 1932. Richard attended schools in Bristol, ME and the Ogdensburg (NY) Free Academy. After several moves in his early days, Mr....
Sandra D. Smith
Nov 4, 2016
LIMERICK and GRAY – In memory of Sandra D. Smith, 76, (formerly Sandra D. Boucher), passed away on November 4, 2016, after battling multiple health issues. She died peacefully in her sister's arms, with whom she resided, since she became ill in 2014. Sandra was a loving mother, daughter, sister and wife, who had a contagious and mischievous sense of...
George F. Goriss Jr.
Nov 2, 2016
GORHAM—George Frederick Goriss Jr., 52, of Gorham, died in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. George was born in Meriden, CT on September 24,1964, a son of George Goriss Sr. and Claire Goodrich. At the age of 13, his family moved to Machias where he attended Washington Academy. Upon his graduation, George went on to serve his country...
Rodolphe A Marrotte
Nov 2, 2016
Rodolphe A. Marrotte Self - Taught Master Electrician Rodolphe ~ " Rod " ~ Marrotte, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2, surrounded by his loving family and the dedicated, caring team at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Rod was born June 8, 1925, the fourth of nine sons to Alfred and Cora ( Cote ) Marrotte,...
Lela Fay (Mcclellan) Ireland
Oct 29, 2016
Portland Lela "Fay" Ireland-84, formerly of Falmouth- Our Mother passed away at MMC on October 29, 2016. We are very heartbroken, but so happy that our Mom is now reunited with the love of her life, our father "Bill". She has patiently waited for 26 years to be with him in heaven. Fay was the rock of our family. She...
Laura J. Gattuso
Oct 28, 2016
Yarmouth, Laura J. Gattuso, 63, formerly of Standish, passed away Friday, Oct. 28,at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Yorkshire, England, the daughter of Robert and June Webb. She moved to Maine and was raised and lived in Standish for many years. She worked at Fallbrook Woods, the Cedars, and Maine Medical Center. Laura enjoyed arts and crafts, and...
Loraine Theresa Buotte
Oct 28, 2016
Loraine Theresa Buotte, 84, of Westbrook, passed away on October 28, 2016 at Cedars Nursing Home in Portland after a brief illness. She was born August 27, 1932, the daughter of James and Clara (DeMontingy) Kneelen. She grew up in Westbrook and later graduated from Westbrook High School. Loraine was a woman of many talents and she was generous in...
Malcolm E. Herrick Sr.
Oct 26, 2016
LEWISTON – Malcolm E. Herrick Sr., 87, formerly of Gorham passed away peacefully on October 26, 2016 at his home in Lewiston. Malcolm was the son of Florence Marion Kealiher and Abbott Lee Herrick. Malcolm grew up and attended school in Casco until moving to Gorham where he graduated from high school. Malcolm and his two brothers, Omar and Fred...
Nickolas "Nick" Shaw
Oct 26, 2016
Nickolas (Nick) David Shaw, 26, husband of Julia H.F. Shaw, of Portland, Maine, died unexpectedly at his home on October 26, 2016. Nick was born August 3, 1990 in Portland, Maine. He was the son of Jody Vaillancourt and Dave Shaw and the stepson of Becky Shaw. He attended Westbrook schools and was an assistant manager at Noyes Self Storage. ...
Harold S. Small
Oct 26, 2016
CASCO—Harold S. Small, 71, of Casco, died peacefully at Country Village Assisted Living in the early morning hours of October 26, 2016. He was born on July 31, 1945, a son of Ernest and Marie (Bragdon) Small. Harold grew up in the Gray area where he attended local schools. Throughout his younger years, he worked as a machinist at Crosby...
Paul Thomas Emery
Oct 26, 2016
Westbrook, Paul Thomas Emery, 74, of Saco St., Westbrook, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Gosnell Hospice Home in Scarborough. He was born in South Boston, MA, the son of Herbert and Pearl (O'Brien) Emery. He was raised in South Portland and graduated from Cheverus High School and the University of Maine. Paul worked for National Distributors for 25...
Suzanne P. Tandberg
Oct 23, 2016
WINDHAM— Suzanne P. Tandberg, 77, the Matriarch of C. R. Tandberg Inc. in Windham earned her angel wings and passed on peacefully at home, on Sunday, October 23, with her loving family by her side, after many years of battling cancer. Suzanne was the daughter of Dorothy Loring. She was born on September 12, 1939, in Darby, Pennsylvania and lived...
Alma Jean Smyth
Oct 15, 2016
Westbrook, Alma Jean Smyth, formerly of Westbrook, passed away Saturday at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Portland, the daughter of Thomas and Beatrice (Andrews) Perry. She lived all her life in Westbrook. After graduating from Westbrook High School she worked in the main office at the Dana Warp Mill and later at S.D. Warren. She was a homemaker...

