Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Geneva Mae (Milton) Collins

Geneva Mae (Milton) Collins

Apr 8, 2016

Faith with action was Geneva's hallmark— Geneva practiced her faith. Geneva Mae Milton Collins, born September 13, 1928, was the eldest child of Robert and Daisy Milton, along with siblings Richard Milton and Myrna Cook. Geneva was a devoted wife to her husband Frederick, mother of 6, grandmother of 17, and great-grandmother. Geneva was a longtime Cub Scout Mother. Her...

Alys Eleanor Miele

Alys Eleanor Miele

Apr 7, 2016

WINDHAM – Alys Eleanor Miele, 92, of Depot Street passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Ledgewood Manor in Windham, with her husband at her side. She was born in South Portland on March 19, 1924, one of five children to Leo and Florence (Stevens) Sampson. Alys was a 1941 graduate of South Portland High School. She worked at...

Rena Gervais Rawson

Rena Gervais Rawson

Apr 7, 2016

Rena Gervais Rawson, age 81, passed away on April 7th, 2016 at her home in New Salem Massachusetts. She was born in Fort Kent, Maine, the daughter of Victorie and Sophie (Roy) Gervais. The Gervais family relocated to the Gorham/Westbrook area where Rena attended Westbrook High School and graduated in 1953. During her high school years, she was involved in...

Virginia B (Gray) Chretien

Virginia B (Gray) Chretien

Apr 7, 2016

Portland-      Virginia (Ginna) B. Gray Chretien, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday  April 7, 2016 at Maine Medical Center in Portland.      She was born on March 18, 1934 in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Sherman and Berta (Chase) Gray.        Virginia attended Portland Schools graduating from Deering High School in l953 and later from Tufts University in Boston, MA.       She began...

Adam J. Ogden

Adam J. Ogden

Apr 6, 2016

Gorham—Adam Joseph Ogden, 55, passed away peacefully surrounded by closest friends, family, and husband Dennis Valliere Wednesday, April 6 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1960 to Dr. Arthur and Victoria Ogden. After high school Adam attended Tufts University where he earned a Master's Degree in Education and Art History. While attending Tufts University...

Marguerite "Peggy" M. Tatarcuzk

Marguerite "Peggy" M. Tatarcuzk

Apr 6, 2016

Portland, Windham, and Sebago – Marguerite "Peggy" M. Tatarcuzk, 90, died on April 6, 2016. She was born in Portland, on February 18, 1926, the daughter of Peter G. and Eva May (Leighton) Latham. Peggy grew up in Portland and Scarborough and attended Scarborough schools. Being one of 11 children, Peggy took care of her younger siblings after she completed...

Susan M. Manganelli

Susan M. Manganelli

Apr 6, 2016

Standish—Susan (McLaughlin) Manganelli, daughter of the late Arthur E. And Elinor M. McLaughlin passed into eternal rest on April 6, 2016. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Paul M. Manganelli and loving mom of Paul D. Manganelli of The Colony, Texas, Amy Manganelli and her husband Paul MacDonald of Brookline, MA, Nicole Manganelli and her partner DrewChristopher...

Raymond F King Jr

Raymond F King Jr

Apr 5, 2016

Portland  – Raymond (Ray) F. King,70, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the Barron Center in Portland following a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Raymond was born on January 20, 1946, and was raised in Westbrook on Quimby Ave. He was the son of Raymond F. King, Sr. and Jennie Roma-King.   He graduated from Cheverus High School in 1964,...

N. Richard Greenlaw

N. Richard Greenlaw

Apr 3, 2016

WINDHAM - N. Richard Greenlaw, 76, died Sunday April 3, 2016 at his home in Windham. He was born November 24, 1939 in Calais a son of Charles and Pearl (Cotter) Greenlaw. Richard grew up in Calais and was a graduate of Calais High School. Following school, he moved to Portland and began a career as a meat cutter working...

Ethan Robert Levesque

Ethan Robert Levesque

Apr 3, 2016

Raymond – Ethan Robert Levesque, 72, died on April 3, 2016, at his home in Raymond. He was born in Portland, on August 27, 1943, the son of Raoul and Alice (Theriault) Levesque. Ethan grew up in Portland on Munjoy Hill and attended local schools. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force. He proudly served his country,...

Virginia G. Dauphinee

Virginia G. Dauphinee

Apr 2, 2016

Virginia G. Dauphinee, 92, formerly of Westbrook, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2016 at Portland Center for Assisted Living. She was born and raised in Westbrook, the daughter of Leland and Louise (Raymond) Kenney. She worked at S.D. Warren Paper Co. for 25 years before retiring. Virginia was a sweet woman that has always enjoyed her sweets. She enjoyed traveling,...

Yvonne J (Richard) Biskup

Yvonne J (Richard) Biskup

Apr 2, 2016

Gorham-      Yvonne Biskup, 101, was joyously received into the arms of Jesus Christ on April 2, 2016.  Her life was lived in honor of God and family.  A friend to all, she exemplified what it means to live the Christian values of a charitable life.      Yvonne moved to the U.S. from Canada when she was sixteen years old.  Several years...

John "Jack" Burke Cabral

John "Jack" Burke Cabral

Mar 29, 2016

Westbrook, John "Jack" Burke Cabral, 69, of Westbrook, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. John was born and raised in Westbrook, the son of Edward "Cisco" and Kathleen (Burke) Cabral. He worked as an electrician for many years. He also enjoyed being a D.J. and doing karaoke for a variety of events including...

Donald Ralph Larrabee, Sr.

Donald Ralph Larrabee, Sr.

Mar 26, 2016

Windham – Donald R. Larrabee, Sr., 91, died on March 26, 2016, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Solon, on August 15, 1924, the son of Ralph and Ida (Norton). As a young child, he moved around, growing up in Cumberland before his family moved to Gorham. He attended local schools until he...

David "Buster" Crockett

David "Buster" Crockett

Mar 25, 2016

David "Buster" B. Crockett, 88, died Friday March 25, 2016 at Mercy Hospital. He was born January 26, 1928, in New Gloucester, a son of David and Irene (Cole) Crockett. Buster grew up in East Raymond, Maine and attended local schools. Following school he enlisted in the US Army where he was a WWII veteran, member of the Pacific Theater,...

Kenneth S. Parker

Kenneth S. Parker

Mar 24, 2016

WINDHAM – Kenneth S. Parker, Sr., 73, of River Road, died March 24, 2016 at home after a short illness. He was born in Windham on October 18, 1942, the son of Robert M. and Effie M. (Dolloff) Parker, Sr. Kenny was raised and educated in Windham. Kenny was employed by Knight & Gale Oil, Wright Oil and Liberty Oil...

William R. Charlton, Jr.

William R. Charlton, Jr.

Mar 22, 2016

Gorham—William Richard Charlton Jr., 68 of Gorham died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Maine Medical Center. William was born in Portland on January 23, 1948 the son of the late William R. Charlton and Lillian C. (Savage) Charlton. He graduated from Gorham High School in the class of 1966. After graduating he served in the United States Army...

Wendell Thomas Graham

Wendell Thomas Graham

Mar 22, 2016

WINDHAM – Wendell Thomas Graham, 77, of Windham passed away on March 22, 2016 after a brief illness. Born November 7, 1938 to Roland and Edna Hanlon Graham of Bridgton, Wendell attended school in Bridgton, Fryeburg, Portland, and also American River College. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1955, and proudly served his country for 23 years...

Mildred "Millie" Haycock

Mildred "Millie" Haycock

Mar 21, 2016

Mildred (Millie) Haycock passed away peacefully at her home on Monday March 21st.          Millie was a homemaker and devoted wife to Walter. She loved being with family and friends. She liked gardening, birdwatching, and long walks in the woods.          She was a member of Highland Lake, Pomona and State Grange. She was also a Past Royal Matron of Pineland Court...

Elizabeth Alice Libby

Elizabeth Alice Libby

Mar 21, 2016

Elizabeth A. Libby      After years of declining health, Elizabeth A. Libby was relieved of her pains and physical limitations to be with her Lord on March 21, 2016.  Beth (don't call her "Betty" if want her to answer) was born on March 24, 1943, the middle of seven children, to Clifford E. and Elizabeth (Bennett) Libby.         She attended Westbrook schools,...