Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Dorothy Mottershead

Dorothy Mottershead

Oct 9, 2024

Dorothy Mottershead, 78 of Gorham passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 9, 2024 at The Grande at South Portland. She was born July 6, 1946 in Biddeford, the daughter of Paul and Jeanne Boisvert. Dorothy lived an active life enjoying activities such as tennis, boating, motorcycling, snowmobiling and other outdoor activities. Dorothy was also known for her artistic and craft...

Charlene Louise Thuotte

Charlene Louise Thuotte

Oct 6, 2024

WESTBROOK – Charlene Louise Thuotte, 94, of Westbrook passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Charlene was born in Auburn on September 12, 1930, to Hazel (DeCoster) and John Devoe. She grew up in Auburn and graduated from Edward Little High School. In 1959 she married Robert Thuotte, moved to Westbrook, and raised three children. Charlene enjoyed playing tennis,...

Florence May Barstow

Florence May Barstow

Oct 6, 2024

Portland, ME -- Florence M. Barstow, 73, of Portland passed away Sunday Oct 6, 2024 at the Maine Medical Center following a period of declining health. She was born in Portland on January 2, 1951 the daughter of the late Frederick and Shurly (Hussey) Barstow, and has resided in this area for most of her life Florence will be remembered...

George E Walker

George E Walker

Oct 2, 2024

George E. Walker, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather passed away at the Gorham House on Tuesday, October 2,2024. George was born in Westbrook on February 15, 1936, to Helen M. Jensen Walker and grew up on Cumberland Street and attended Westbrook Schools. After his school years, George had many jobs. He worked at the A&P Store in Westbrook,...

Helen "Ginnie" Casparius Cote

Helen "Ginnie" Casparius Cote

Oct 2, 2024

Helen "Ginnie" Casparius Cote passed away in October after a long illness, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Royden, of Westbrook; Bradenton, FL; and most recently of Yarmouth. Her children, Paul and his wife Cindy of Cumberland; Charlie and his wife Gail of Raymond; Victoria Lee of Raymond; and Jennifer Thompson and husband,...

Shirley D. Banks

Shirley D. Banks

Sep 30, 2024

Windham, ME - Shirley "Bunny" D. Gillespie Banks (nee Swett), 82 of Windham, passed away peacefully at her home, Monday September 30, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on June 7, 1942, in Rantoul, Illinois, Shirley was the daughter of Augustus and Mary (Astbury) Swett. Known for her dry sense of humor, Shirley had a special gift for saying...

Alfred "Joe" Joseph Gowen

Alfred "Joe" Joseph Gowen

Sep 27, 2024

WESTBROOK, ME - Alfred "Joe" Joseph Gowen Jr., a long-time resident of Westbrook, passed peacefully at his home with his children by his side. Joe was born October 14, 1929 in Waterville, Maine to Alfred Gowen Sr. and Vera LaHaye Gowen. He graduated from Lawrence High School in Fairfield, ME, and joined the U.S. Navy soon after. After his time...

David Wayne Baker

David Wayne Baker

Sep 23, 2024

David Wayne Baker, Windham – David W. Baker, 47, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, September 23, 2024, at his home in Windham. David was born in Lewiston, Maine on July 30, 1977, the son of Wayne A. Baker and Gail A. Baker. David graduated from Lisbon High School, Class of 1995. He was employed in the...

June Merilyn Smith

June Merilyn Smith

Sep 20, 2024

June Merilyn Smith Westbrook - June Merilyn Smith, 93 affectionately known as Nanny to her great grandchildren and on occasion lovingly known as June Bug passed away Friday September 20, 2024, at Maine Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born August 1, 1931, in Portland, the daughter Margaret Lowell and has resided in the area all...

Janice Rogers

Janice Rogers

Sep 20, 2024

Janice Kinghorn Rogers September 4, 1935 - September 20, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Janice Kinghorn Rogers, who peacefully and pain-free passed away at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine, on September 20, 2024. Mom was born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Ralph and Adelaide (Schellinger) Kinghorn,...

David Rondeau

David Rondeau

Sep 19, 2024

David Rondeau passed away on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, after a brief fight with Pancreatic Cancer with his wife Shaune and brother Ron by his side. He was born in Westbrook Maine on August 28th,1960, the son of Eugene and Lina (Gagnon) Rondeau. David attended St, Hyacinth school and graduated from Westbrook High School, class of 1978. At the time...

Betty Jane Gurney

Betty Jane Gurney

Sep 17, 2024

Betty J. (Spiller) Gurney April 9, 1946 to September 17, 2024 Betty Gurney, of Casco, Maine, 78, passed away unexpectedly at a Portland hospital on September 17, 2024. Betty was born on Tuesday, April 9, 1946 in Portland. Betty was a hard-working stay-at-home mom and raised five children. Betty enjoyed singing Karaoke, dancing and seeing her friends at the American...

Bernard T Muehle

Bernard T Muehle

Sep 16, 2024

Gorham, ME - Bernard T. Muehle, 88 passed away peacefully at his home Monday, September 16, 2024, after a long illness. He was the son of Paul V. Muehle and Mary Haskell Muehle of North Gorham, ME. Bernie was born in Portland on January 30,1936 and lived his entire life between 220 and 224 North Gorham Road. When Bernie was...

Cecil (Chuck) Mowatt, Jr.

Cecil (Chuck) Mowatt, Jr.

Sep 16, 2024

Cecil A. "Chuck" Mowatt, Jr., 71 Windham passed away September 16, 2024 at his home after a long illness. He was born January 5, 1953 in Portland. The son of Cecil and Mildred (Trott) Mowatt. Living in and around Portland until moving with his family to Windham in 2000, Chuck had worked for B&M Baked Beans for 28 years, retiring...

Dale Walter Potter

Dale Walter Potter

Sep 13, 2024

Dale Walter Potter, a resident of Windham, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2024. Born on November 7, 1963, in Portland, Maine, Dale was the beloved son of the late Dennis E. Potter and Katherine F. Nanos. Dale's early education took place in the Windham school system. Following his schooling, he dedicated many years to the food industry, at...

Harry "Bow" Ross Jr.

Harry "Bow" Ross Jr.

Sep 10, 2024

Portland Harry Michael Ross Jr. "Bow" age 59, of Portland ME passed away Tuesday night September 10, 2024. Harry was born October 30, 1964 at Mercy hospital, the son of Patricia F Ross (Caiazzo) and Harry M Ross Sr. Bow spent his last year battling cancer and took his last breaths at the Gosnell house surrounded by his two children...

Camil Conrad Tanguay

Camil Conrad Tanguay

Sep 9, 2024

Camil Conrad Tanguay, 82, died unexpectedly on September 9, 2024, at his home in Westbrook. He was born on July 29, 1942, in Westbrook, Maine, son of the late Raoul and Rose (Arsenault) Tanguay. Camil served in the Army National Guard for a few years before settling down, marrying Emma (Burnell) Lewis, now of Turner, and starting a family. He...

Lyle P. Merrifield

Lyle P. Merrifield

Sep 8, 2024

North Gorham, ME - Lyle Phinney Merrifield, 62 of North Gorham passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday September 8, 2024. Lyle was born September 1, 1962 in Westbrook, Maine, the son of Lawrence M. and Perces L. (Phinney) Merrifield and has resided in the Gorham his whole life. He graduated from Gorham High School in 1981. Around that time,...

Alice Ruth Willette

Alice Ruth Willette

Sep 2, 2024

Windham, ME - Alice R. Willette, 91 of Windham passed away Monday September 2, 2024 at Mercy Hospital. She was born March 13, 1933 in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Howard and Frances (Roma) Strout and has resided in this area all her life. Members of her family include her son David Willette and his wife, Donna of Windham; her...

Janice Hawkes Boucher

Janice Hawkes Boucher

Sep 1, 2024

Windham- Janice Hawkes Boucher, aged 90, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, in Scarborough, Maine. Born on May 9, 1934, at Westbrook Hospital, Maine, Janice was a lifelong resident of the area and a beacon of love and generosity. From her early years, Janice was known for her vibrant spirit and dedication to her family and community. Her sister...