Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

George Raymond Dunton

George Raymond Dunton

Jul 19, 2016

Gorham – George Raymond Dunton, 80, passed away on July 19, 2016, at his home. He was born in Skowhegan, on October 8, 1935, the son of Ernest and Hattie (Burns) Dunton. George married his wife Marjorie, in 1961, and together have live in Gorham for the past 50 years. He is survived by his wife; son Mark Dunton; daughter,...

Colin Scott Folsom

Colin Scott Folsom

Jul 18, 2016

Colin Scott Folsom—Steep Falls—Colin Scott Folsom, 28 of Middle Road, died Monday July 18, 2016. He was born in Portland on July 29, 1987, a son of Robert and Carrena Martell Folsom. Colin was a 2006 graduate of Bonny Eagle High School. He worked as a general laborer for Enviro-Clean but enjoyed working as a woodsman for most of his...

Morgan Elizabeth Woodman

Morgan Elizabeth Woodman

Jul 14, 2016

WINDHAM - Morgan Elizabeth Woodman, 21, passed away on July 14th as the result of an overdose. She was born in Portland on March 29, 1995. Morgan was a 2013 graduate of Windham High School. She enjoyed being with friends and family and brought a smile to everyone who knew her. Through school she enjoyed softball, basketball and cheerleading. She...

Glenn True Eldridge

Glenn True Eldridge

Jul 14, 2016

PORTLAND – Glenn True Eldridge (89) of Gorham, Maine, died peacefully July 14th, 2016 at Maine Medical Center. He leaves his wife of 68 years, Gloria Nadine Hale. Born March 25th, 1927 in East Baldwin, Maine, to Ernest Frank Eldridge and Edna Mary Riley, Glenn was one of six siblings. He attended Potter Academy in Sebago until he was drafted...

Robert "Robb" F. Steele, Jr.

Robert "Robb" F. Steele, Jr.

Jul 11, 2016

WINDHAM – Robert F. Steele, Jr., 46, passed away on July 11, 2016 from a fall at his home. Robb was born on March 11, 1970 in Westbrook, the son of Julie Chadbourne Steele and Robert F. Steele, Sr. Robb was known for his great sense of humor and his one-liner jokes. In addition to his dad, he was predeceased...

Richard "Dick" A. Boyman

Richard "Dick" A. Boyman

Jul 9, 2016

GORHAM – Richard A. "Dick" Boyman , 83, of Gorham, died July 9, 2016 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough after a long illness. Born Feb. 25, 1933 adopted son of James A. & Evelyn G. Boyman. Dick grew up on a farm in Gorham and made Gorham his home for life. He graduated from Gorham High School...

Adele B (Chase) Donovan

Adele B (Chase) Donovan

Jul 9, 2016

Westbrook, Adele Donovan, of Westbrook and an advocate in Portland's recovery community, died peacefully on July 9, 2016. She was 91 years old. Born on April 27, 1925, a daughter of George and Helene (Michaud) Chase, Adele grew up in Rumford and attended schools there.  Living in Portland, she married Jack Donovan, who died in 1989. In November of 1971,...

Virginia Eileen Simpson

Virginia Eileen Simpson

Jul 8, 2016

Scarborough – Virginia Eileen Simpson, 102, died on July 8, 2016, in Scarborough. She was born in Greenwood City, on May 30, 1914, the daughter of the late Frank and Elvira (Cole) Maxfield. As a teenager, Ginny moved to Falmouth where she met Harold Simpson. The two married in 1930, raised two children together, and were married for over 68...

Eunice M (Boutwell) Olesen

Eunice M (Boutwell) Olesen

Jul 6, 2016

Westbrook – Eunice Olesen, 95, of Westbrook passed away on July 6, 2016.  She was born in Lancaster, NH, March 12, 1921 and was the daughter of Charles J. Boutwell and Mary Ella Thompson Boutwell.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Clifford N. Olesen.              Eunice attended schools in Lancaster, Littleton, Farmington, NH and South Portland,...

William Ross Moulton

William Ross Moulton

Jul 5, 2016

Windham – William "Ross" Moulton, 69, died July 5, 2016 at Maine Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 23, 1947, in Portland, son of George F. Moulton Sr. and Maxine Kent Moulton. Ross graduated from North Yarmouth High School, Class of 1965. After graduation he apprenticed as an electrician in Portland and went on to become...

Steven John Morrill

Steven John Morrill

Jul 4, 2016

Westbrook,         Steven John Morrill, 59 of Westbrook, passed away at his home on Monday July 4, 2016. He was born in Portland, the son of Raymond and Marie (Legere) Morrill. He worked for Sebago Moc Inc. making shoes. He took time to care for his sister Cynthia when she was sick with cancer. Steven enjoyed fishing, music, animals, and reading....

Robert J. Morin

Robert J. Morin

Jul 3, 2016

South Casco Robert J Morin 69, passed away on July 3, 2016 following complications with Parkinsonism. Bob was born in Portland on June 13, 1947 to Reynold and Stacia Morin. He attended local schools and in 1966 he enlisted in the Navy where he proudly served for 4 years including 2 tours in Vietnam and received the National Defense Service...

Jonathan Alexander Kauffman

Jonathan Alexander Kauffman

Jul 1, 2016

Jonathan Alexander Kauffman—Bridgton—Jonathan Alexander Kauffman, 21, of Bridgton died Friday, July 1, 2016 in a Portland hospital. He was born in Portsmouth, VA on February 24, 1995, a son of Bruce and Deborah Howard Kauffman. Jonathan graduated from Lake Region High School and after graduated he worked for Lake Region High School Transportation as a mechanic. Jonathan loved his toys...

Eugene N. Desfosses

Eugene N. Desfosses

Jun 30, 2016

Eugene N. Desfosses, 73, of Little Ave., Westbrook, passed away Thursday June 30, 2016 at Maine Medical Center after a brief illness.   He was born and raised in Westbrook, the son of Joseph and Louise (Beaumier) Desfosses. Eugene worked for 37 years at S.D. Warren before retiring.   On July 29, 1967, he married his wife of 49 years, Sandra O'Rourke,...

Irene R (Methot) Fenderson

Irene R (Methot) Fenderson

Jun 28, 2016

Gorham-           Irene R. Methot Fenderson, 84 of Gorham passed away peacefully into eternal peace on June 28th.   Irene was born in Westbrook and attended Westbrook High School.  She loved to sing and she was a great tap dancer, and was an Avid Boston Red Sox Fan.       Irene worked tirelessly to provide for her family of 5 children.  She was a...

Jennie A. Macdonald

Jennie A. Macdonald

Jun 28, 2016

Jennie A. MacDonald-- Brunswick—Jennie A. MacDonald, of Coastal Shores died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Mid Coast Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1934, a daughter of Harold and Beryl Malier Varney. Educated in the Windham schools she was a 1952 graduate of Windham High School. Jennie's work history included Bennett's Nursing Home, the Portland Jetport, Point Sebago but...

Gertrude M. Parker

Gertrude M. Parker

Jun 26, 2016

Gorham Gertrude M. (Larrivee) Parker, 91, passed away Sunday June 26, 2016 at Ledgewood Manor. She was born December 31, 1924 in Gorham a daughter of James and Clara (Lamb) Larrivee. Gertrude grew up in Gorham and attended local schools. She was a 45 year member and past president of the Smith Wagner Auxiliary Post, and longtime volunteer for the...

John W. Tron

John W. Tron

Jun 26, 2016

Portland – John William Tron, 67, died on June 26, 2016 at his home in Portland. He was born in New London, CT on November 4, 1948, the son of Wallace and Marion (Candage) Tron. John grew up in CT, and attended the local schools. At the age of 18, he married Linda Price. Together they moved back and forth...

Linda L. Barr

Linda L. Barr

Jun 18, 2016

Linda L. Barr-Gray—Linda was born amid a snowstorm on January 27, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI to Ida and Charles Barr. She passed away on June 18, 2016 after waging a brave battle against an aggressive cancer. Linda grew up in Simsbury, CT, and Gorham, ME and graduated from Gorham High School in 1972. She recently retired after 34 years from...

S. Natalie Armstrong

S. Natalie Armstrong

Jun 18, 2016

Gorham - S. Natalie Armstrong, 74, died Saturday June 18, 2016, at her home in Gorham. She was born January 4, 1942, in Gorham a daughter of Clarence and Ida (Cousens) James. Natalie grew up in Gorham and attended local schools. She had a great work ethic and enjoyed careers at Graybar Electric, W.T. Grants, Sylvania, Fairchild, and Unum from...