Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Raymond J. Seymore Jr.

Raymond J. Seymore Jr.

Aug 16, 2016

WINDHAM – Raymond J. Seymore, Jr., 90, of Roosevelt Trail died Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born in South Portland, a son of Raymond J., Sr. and Marion (Bailey) Seymore and attended schools there. He worked at American Can as a lift truck driver for 35½ years, retiring in 1988. Raymond...

Robert John Allenwood

Robert John Allenwood

Aug 15, 2016

GORHAM - Robert John Allenwood, 68, of Gorham died August 15, 2016 after bravely battling a long term illness. Bob was a decorated Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War and later served his country stationed in Germany before retiring from the military in 1993. He went to work as a Corrections Officer with the Maine Department of Corrections,...

Avis Inez Smith

Avis Inez Smith

Aug 9, 2016

Bridgton- Avis Inez Smith- 89, died August 9, 2016 at her daughter's home. She was born in Standish on the family farm on December 30, 1926, the daughter of Leon H. and Doris (Wescott) Tibbetts. Avis raised her four children in Windham. She enjoyed hunting and fishing. She loved nature, feeding the birds, gardening and tending her house plants. Avis...

Steven Keith Lacourse

Steven Keith Lacourse

Aug 8, 2016

HOLLIS—Steven Keith LaCourse, 46, of Hollis, died unexpectedly in a car accident in Standish on Monday, August 8, 2016. Steven was born on December 15, 1969, the only child of Keith and Lorraine (Beety) LaCourse. He grew up in Hollis, graduating from Bonny Eagle High School in the class of 1988. After high school, Steve went on to work in...

Robert Lermond Kimball

Robert Lermond Kimball

Aug 6, 2016

Robert Lermond Kimball, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2016 after a brief illness.  He was born on March 21, 1924 in Gorham ME and graduated from Gorham High School in 1942.  He married Dorothy Willey on June 21, 1947. He was predeceased by wife Dorothy, parents Clinton and Dorothy Kimball, brother William, sister Gertrude and daughter...

Lawrence Gordon Wright

Lawrence Gordon Wright

Aug 4, 2016

GORHAM—Lawrence "Larry" Gordon Wright, 89, of Gorham, died peacefully Thursday morning, August 4, 2016, at The Gorham House. Larry was born November 10, 1926 in Lewiston. He grew up in Chesterville on the family farm, and received his education from local schools. He went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947 and...

Justin Donald Deinstadt

Justin Donald Deinstadt

Aug 4, 2016

CASA BLANCA, NEW MEXICO—Justin Donald Deinstadt, 23, of Windham, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 4, 2016 in a car accident. He was married only four days before the accident. Justin was born on November 30, 1992, on Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, a son of William and Sharon (Regier) Deinstadt. He grew up in Arizona until the 4th grade...

Donna Lee Loring

Donna Lee Loring

Aug 3, 2016

Donna Lee Porell Loring, 65, of Westbrook, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, after many years battling Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and ultimately cancer. The funeral service will be held at August 15 at St. Anthony's in Westbrook. Father Seavey of St. Anthony's will be officiating. Visitation will be held on August 14 at Blais-Hay in Westbrook. Funeral arrangements are...

Joanne R. Page Fortier

Joanne R. Page Fortier

Aug 2, 2016

WINDHAM – Joanne Page Fortier, 85, passed away at her home on August 2, 2016. She was born in Portland, June 16, 1931, the daughter of Lawrence L. and Laura (Brackett) Page. Joanne attended local schools, graduating from Kennebunk High School and earned a two-year college degree from what was then, Westbrook Junior College. A natural care-giver, Joanne loved caring...

Richard Harding Carter

Richard Harding Carter

Aug 1, 2016

Richard Harding Carter, 84, passed away at Maine Medical Center on August 1, 2016, surrounded by his adoring family. He was a beloved and adored husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, mentor, educator, and colleague. "Dick" was born on May 29, 1932, in Bristol, Maine, where he grew up and met the love of his life, Gladys Hall, whom he married...

Jennifer Maureen Carroll

Jennifer Maureen Carroll

Aug 1, 2016

Scarborough   Jennifer Maureen Carroll 38, went to be with the Lord August 1, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born November 10, 1977 in Plattsburgh, NY. At a very young age she was diagnosed with severe CP and Epilepsy. Jennifer moved to Klearview Manor in 1981. She attended and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1998.             Jennifer enjoyed being in...

Norman Cressey

Norman Cressey

Jul 31, 2016

Windham – Norman P. Cressey, 83, died on July 31, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born in Portland, on November 8, 1932, the son of Garold Thomas and Helen Irene (Pratt) Cressey. Norman attended Deering High School and became a truck driver working for companies Fogg, Boston and Maine, Fox and Ginn and retiring from New Penn. A...

Elton Henry Seamans

Elton Henry Seamans

Jul 30, 2016

Windham Elton Henry Seamans, 84, died Monday July 25, 2016, at his home. He was born August 4, 1931 in Brockton, MA, a son of Elton and Florence Seamans. Elton grew up in Whitman, MA, was a 1949 graduate of Whitman High School, and a 1954 graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Elton enjoyed a brief career as a merchant...

Peter Palmer Bowler

Peter Palmer Bowler

Jul 30, 2016

Peter Palmer Bowler—Gorham—Peter Palmer Bowler was born on February 16, 1935 in San Diego, CA to parents George A. and Dorothy Palmer Bowler, an only child. Peter took his last flight on July 30, 2016 at the age of 81. Peter attended many schools across the country and up and down the East Coast before his folks retired to South...

Jacqueline Ann Bench

Jacqueline Ann Bench

Jul 29, 2016

VERO BEACH, FLORIDA - Jacqueline Ann Bench, 80, of Vero Beach, passed away very suddenly on Friday, July 29th after a brief illness. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was born to the late Allen & Josephine Rodebaugh on October 9, 1935 in Elkhart Indiana. She was the owner/operator of Select Greeting Cards, LTD. She...

Judith Marie (Pinkham) Plourde

Judith Marie (Pinkham) Plourde

Jul 29, 2016

Augusta,           Judith M. Plourde, 77, of Augusta passed away at Springbrook  Health Center on July 29, 2016.  Judith was born on July 2, 1939 daughter of Stanley & Mavis (Luce) Pinkham.            Judith loved to play bingo, cooking, and enjoyed hanging with her friends and family.            She was predeceased by her husband Ellsworth, her 2 brother's Harvey and Stanley Pinkham.  She...

Marie Rickett

Marie Rickett

Jul 28, 2016

Windham – Marie Yvonne (Bragdon) Rickett, 78, passed away on July 28, 2016, after a brief illness with cancer. Born in Ellsworth on August 7, 1937. Marie enjoyed traveling, country music, and shopping QVC. She loved staying in touch with friends and her family. Her pride and joy was her 11 grandchildren and her 3 great grandchildren; Kaiden, Reed, and...

Wesley M. Mclellan

Wesley M. Mclellan

Jul 26, 2016

Wesley Merton McLellan of Windham, Maine (April 10, 1930-July 26, 2016) passed away Tuesday at 7:00pm at the Casco Inn in Casco Maine after 86 years of a beautiful, rich family life. Born in East Windham Maine on April 10, 1930, he was the eldest son of Horace and Thelma McLellan. He graduated from Windham High School June 11, 1948...

Earle Grant Porter Jr.

Earle Grant Porter Jr.

Jul 26, 2016

Hiram,   Earle G. Porter, Jr, aka Earle "Grant" "Duke" Early Bird" Porter Jr., 58 passed away at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Tuesday, July 6, 2016.  Earle was born and raised in Portland the son of Earle and Irene (Stormont) Porter on December 20, 1957.  He was very handy fixing anything, especially cars; he referred to himself as a...

Frederick "Buddy" Green

Frederick "Buddy" Green

Jul 25, 2016

Gorham – Frederick "Buddy" Franklin Green, 86, died on July 25, 2016, at his home. He was born in Scarborough, on July 19, 1930, the son of George and Lucy (Adams) Green. Buddy grew up in Scarborough and Portland and attended local schools. In 1949, he joined the United States Army, and was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, stationed...