Dorothy A (Lefebvre) Leavitt
Jan 22, 2016
Dorothy A. Leavitt, 95 of Westbrook, ME peacefully passed away at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 . She was born in Westbrook on February 22, 1920 and attended Westbrook Schools. Dorothy was a life-long resident of Westbrook where she and husband Herbie opened and operated Herbert's Dress Shop on Main Street. She also worked many...
Roy D. Loux
Jan 20, 2016
Roy Derstine Loux passed away after a long illness, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Hospice House in Auburn.~ Born in 1931, Roy was the oldest son of William Curtis and Ruth Loux of Souderton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Souderton High School in 1949 and worked as a carpenter before enlisting in the...
Betty L (Mcclure) Vokey
Jan 19, 2016
Betty Lou Vokey, 83, of Tink Dr., Gorham, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 peacefully at her home. She was born and raised in Westbrook, one of 13 children, the daughter of Walter and Esther (Kelly) McClure. Betty worked for Nissen Bakery and at the Barron Center for many years before retiring. Betty enjoyed travelling with her sisters, doing arts...
Christine S. Keniston
Jan 18, 2016
BUXTON - Christine S. Keniston, 73, of Buxton died at home Monday, January 18, 2016 with family by her side. She was born in Buckinghamshire, England to Petain and Eileen Harris and she attended University in London, England. Christine came to the United States in 1965 where she taught elementary school until she got married and began her family. While...
June Whitten Leighton
Jan 16, 2016
GORHAM—June Whitten Leighton, 82, died Saturday, January 16, 2016, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born April 4, 1933, the youngest of Perley and Mabel Smith Whitten's 11 children. June was raised on Whitten Hill Road in Kennebunkport and later graduated from Biddeford High in 1951 after her family resettled on Guinea Road. She attended business school in...
Evilena Florence (Cummings) Fortin
Jan 15, 2016
Evilena Florence Fortin, 99 of Westbrook passed away Friday January 15 at Mercy Hospital. Evilena was born in Portland, the daughter of Ralph and Jessie (Wright) Cummings. After graduating high school, Evilina worked at several bakeries including Nissen Bakery in Portland, where she worked for 27 years. Evilena loved reading, and also enjoyed nature. She was predeceased by her husband...
Cyrilla Jean (Pelletier) Dobkowski
Jan 15, 2016
Cyrilla Dobkowski passed away at Mercy Hospital on January 15, 2016 with her devoted family at her side after a long struggle with COPD. Cyrilla was born in Caribou and raised in the St. John Valley on a potato farm. She attended Wisdom High School in St. Agatha and was a graduate of St. Joseph's College in Standish. Cyrilla was...
David F. Rhodes
Jan 14, 2016
WINDHAM - David F. Rhodes, 74, of Nash Rd, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 14, 2016. He was born on April 24, 1941 in Portland, the son of Sidney J. and Madeleen (Sorenson) Rhodes. David was married to his sweetheart, Laura J. (McLellan) Rhodes. Surviving along with his wife of 55 years are their three children. Daughters, Lisa Douglass of...
Marjorie P. Morton
Jan 11, 2016
Gorham – Marjorie P. Morton, 93, passed away on January 11, 2016, at the Gorham House. Marjorie was born on October 17, 1922 the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Mitchell) Sirles on Deer Island, NB Canada. She married Kingsley Pendleton on July 5, 1942 and after several years they relocated to Falmouth, Maine. She was a faithful and dedicated employee...
Donald Lewis Swendsen
Jan 11, 2016
Donald Lewis Swendsen 86 Westbrook - Arise, Donald Lewis Swendsen and go forth from the home in which thou hast dwelt, from the city in which thou hast done thy business, from thy family, from thy friends. Arise, and take thy last journey. The hour is coming when that message will come to each of us, but for Donald it...
Rodman Wayne Holmes
Jan 11, 2016
Rodman Wayne Holmes of Gorham, died peacefully at his home on January 11, 2016 surrounded by his children. He celebrated his 77th birthday on January 7th with many of his family members and friends in attendance. Rod was born on January 7, 1939 to Oliver Wendall and Muriel (Strout) Holmes. Born in Gorham, NH, he grew up in Portland, ME,...
Marian Maud Davis
Jan 9, 2016
Gorham – Marian Maud Davis, 84, passed peacefully from this world on January 9, 2016. She was born in Buxton on August 30, 1931 to Martha (Cousins) and William York. She grew up in Buxton and attended school there. As a young woman, she married Stanford Davis on August 4, 1948. They raised 5 children in their Buxton home. In...
Gloria D (Tanguay) Wellington
Jan 5, 2016
Gloria D. Wellington, 70 of Rousseau Road, Windham, passed away Tuesday, January 05, 2016 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM Friday at St. Hyacinth Church, (St. Anthony's Parish) 268 Brown St, Westbrook. Arrangements are by Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may...
William "Bill" M. Petty
Jan 5, 2016
Windham – William "Bill" M. Petty, 67, died on January 5, 2016. He was born in Portland, on October 7, 1948, the son of William and Florence (Read) Petty. Bill grew up in the Portland area and attended local schools. Bill joined the US Navy and proudly served his country. After he was discharged, Bill attended University of Southern Maine....
Robert D. Philbrick
Jan 3, 2016
Robert Dean Philbrick, 82, of Gorham, beloved husband of Mary (Callan) Philbrick for 65 years, passed away peacefully at home on January third surrounded by his loving family. The son of Asa and Hazel Philbrick, he was born in Portland in 1933. Bob grew up in Bath graduating from Morse High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Mary Callan....
Albert E. "Al" Phillips
Jan 3, 2016
WINDHAM – Albert E. "Al" Phillips, 89, of Windham passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Scarborough. He was born on August 25, 1926 in Concord, Massachusetts, a son of Andrew S. and Louise B. Phillips and moved to Maine in 1937. Al was a graduate of Deering High School Class of 1944 and served...
Karen Louise Getchell
Jan 3, 2016
Karen Louise Getchell, 57, of Sargent St., Westbrook, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at Southridge Living Center in Biddeford. She was born in Portland, and raised in Westbrook, the daughter of Maurice and Judith (Spiller) Getchell. Karen graduated from Westbrook High School Class of 1976. Karen worked for many years as a telephone operator. Karen enjoyed crafting, reading, and...
Rhoda B. (Crowley) Small
Jan 2, 2016
Rhoda B. Small, 96, of Edna Joy Lane, Westbrook, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 at the Barron Center in Portland. She was born in Jonesport, the daughter of Clinton and Evelyn (Carver) Crowley. She lived on Beals Island until age 9 when her family moved to South Portland. She is a graduate of South Portland High School. Rhoda married...
Yvonne Gallagher
Jan 1, 2016
Yvonne Gallagher, 79, passed away January 1, 2016, peacefully at her home with family by her side. She was born April 13, 1936, in Waldoboro, a daughter of Walter J and Marion (Waltz) Stover. Yvonne grew up in Waldoboro and attended local schools. Her passion was her family. She was the twine that kept the family together. She enjoyed her...
Mary Anne (Wornecke) Blanchet
Jan 1, 2016
Mary Anne Blanchet, 96, of Pennell St., Westbrook, passed away at her home on Friday, Jan, 1, 2016. She was born in Portland, the daughter of John and Amelia Wornecke. Mary Anne was raised in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook High School. She lived on the family farm on County Road for many years and moved to Naples in the...
