Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Ronald Aime Vachon

Ronald Aime Vachon

Jan 22, 2015

Ronald Aime Vachon, 81, of North St., Westbrook, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the Springbrook Center. He was born and raised in Westbrook, the son of Ludger and Blanche (Ouellette) Vachon.  Ronald served his country in the U.S. Air Force.  After his honorable discharge he took a job with S.D. Warren Paper Co., where he worked for 35...

Albert Arthur Arsenault

Albert Arthur Arsenault

Jan 22, 2015

Albert Arthur Arsenault, 80, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Springbrook Nursing Home. He was born and raised in Westbrook, the son of Theodore and Jeannette (Mondor) Arsenault.  Albert worked at St. Hyacinth Church and St. Hyacinth Cemetery for many years.  He later went to work for the City of Westbrook at Woodlawn Cemetery for 10 years and then...

Stephen S. Lowell

Stephen S. Lowell

Jan 20, 2015

Stephen S. Lowell, 58, of Glenwood Ave., Westbrook, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Westbrook, the son of David and Jean (Bailey) Lowell.  Stephen worked at Data General for 14 years and Airborne Express for many years before retiring. He was a volunteer for the Westbrook...

Frederick Allen Small Jr.

Frederick Allen Small Jr.

Jan 19, 2015

Frederick Allen Small Jr., 89 of Portland, also known as Smalley, Umpie, Gramps, Grandpa,  Papa, and the Candy Man, passed away Monday, January 19th in his home, surrounded by his family. A special thank you to VNA Home Health Hospice for making it possible.     Frederick was born in Portland on November 14, 1925,  the son of Frederick Sr. and Carrie...

Thomas H. Corkery

Thomas H. Corkery

Jan 18, 2015

GORHAM - Thomas H. Corkery passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015, at the Monarch Center in Saco, Maine, after a long illness. Tom was born in Westbrook, Maine, on October 21, 1935, to Herbert T. and Mildred (Robinson) Corkery. He attended Westbrook schools, and joined the United States Air Force in 1953. He served for 22 years, beginning as an...

Estelle M. (Harvey) Gaudreau

Estelle M. (Harvey) Gaudreau

Jan 12, 2015

Gaudreau, Estelle M. (Harvey) 87 of Haverhill MA, died Monday, January 12, 2015 at home after a long illness. Formerly of Westbrook, Maine.  She was the beloved wife of the late Leo Paul Gaudreau.  Devoted mother of her son, Gary P. Gaudreau whom she lived with in Haverhill MA, her daughter Carolyn A. Jalbert of Haverhill MA. Cherished grandmother of...

Beverly A (Lavigne) Ranger

Beverly A (Lavigne) Ranger

Jan 12, 2015

Buxton- Beverly A. Ranger, 80 passed away peacefully on January 12, surrounded by family.  She was born in Portland on August 13, 1934 to Bernadette and Wilfred Lavigne and attended Portland Schools. She married Norman Ranger on January 19, 1951 and raised their 5 children.  She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother and was dedicated to her...

Irene A. Leighton

Irene A. Leighton

Jan 12, 2015

Irene A. Leighton, 98, of Scarborough passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 at Pine Point Manor in Scarborough. She was born in Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Richard.  She came to Westbrook at age 15 where she has lived since.  Irene was a waitress at Vallee's Restaurant for many years. She enjoyed square dancing with her husband Lloyd,...

Robert Paul Arsenault

Robert Paul Arsenault

Jan 6, 2015

Robert Paul Arsenault, 63, of Nasson Ave, Westbrook, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 06, 2015 at his home. He was born in Portland and raised in Westbrook, the son of Raymond "Pickle" and Roberta (Gaudreau) Arsenault.  He graduated from Westbrook High School and was a member of the swimming team.  Bob served in the US Army as a surveyor and...

Mary B (Bishop) Gowen

Mary B (Bishop) Gowen

Jan 5, 2015

Mary B. Gowen, 78, of Constitution Dr., Westbrook, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 at Springbrook Nursing Home. She was born in Waterville, the daughter of Charles and Valeda (Lantco) Bishop.  Mary worked for Bradlees for 25 years and LL Bean for 7 years before retiring. Mary enjoyed knitting for family and friends spending time with her children and grandchildren.  ...

Yvonne Annette Stedman

Yvonne Annette Stedman

Jan 3, 2015

Yvonne Annette Stedman, 93, of Liza Harmon Drive, Westbrook, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Allston, MA, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Beattie) Asselin.  Yvonne was an avid traveler.  She also found great joy in shopping and reading. She was an amazing, independent woman who...

Janice A. (Kenney) Brigati

Janice A. (Kenney) Brigati

Jan 2, 2015

Janice A. Brigati passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2015.  Janice was born in Westbrook on Nov.30, 1941 to Henry and Janette (Michaud) Kenney.  Janice attended local schools graduating from Portland High School in 1960. Janice worked for several years in the 70's at Healthtex before becoming an independent contractor in 1976 with Home Interiors and Gifts, selling decorative home...

Paul Arthur Bilodeau

Paul Arthur Bilodeau

Dec 21, 2014

Paul A. Bilodeau, 78, of Patio Park, Gorham, formerly of Westbrook, passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice Home. He was born in Westbrook, the son of Armand and Eva (Lavoie) Bilodeau.  Paul served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in the Panama Canal.  He also served in the National Guard and was a Maine State...

Sandra Mae Pelkey

Sandra Mae Pelkey

Dec 21, 2014

Sandra Mae Pelkey, 77, of Westbrook passed away on December 21st peacefully in her home. She was born on July 5,1937, the daughter of Hazen and Bertha Black. Sandra attended Portland schools and worked as a CNA, most recently at Seaside Nursing Home in Portland. In early years, Sandra enjoyed going out dancing, sunbathing at the beach, and most recently...

Richard Anthony Harmon Sr.

Richard Anthony Harmon Sr.

Dec 8, 2014

Richard Anthony Harmon Sr., was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Monday, December 8, 2014. He was born in Portland, ME the son of Donald and Mary Rose (Custeau) Harmon.  Richard worked as a Department Manager at the S.D. Warren Paper Company where he helped develop new bio mass systems. He was actively involved and lived life...

Nicholas J. Sangillo

Nicholas J. Sangillo

Dec 7, 2014

Nicholas J. Sangillo, 90 of Portland, passed away at Mercy Hospital on December 7, 2014, Pearl Harbor Day. He was born in Portland on May 19, 1924, the last of 26 children. He was the son of Frank & Catherine Sangillo.               He was a WWII Veteran that stormed the Beaches of Normandy on D-Day. He has 4 Purple Hearts and...

Nancy A (Fossett) Merrill

Nancy A (Fossett) Merrill

Dec 7, 2014

Nancy Alice Merrill, 74, of Longfellow Place, passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Seaside Nursing Home. She was born in Portland, the daughter of Henry and Nellie (Soule) Fossett.  She attended Portland schools until 1958 and earned her Diploma from Westbrook High School.   She and her husband George owned and operated Beaver Pond Variety for 15 years.  She also...

Sharon Ann (Erb) Sawyer

Sharon Ann (Erb) Sawyer

Dec 4, 2014

Portland- Sharon Ann Sawyer, 70, of Portland passed away on December 4, 2014.   She was born on September 24, 1944, the daughter of William and Pauline (Emmons) Erb.  Sharon graduated from Portland High School in 1963. Sharon married Douglas Sawyer and together they had 2 sons, Doug and David.   Sharon worked at National Semi Conductor and retired after 18 years.  ...

Yvette Marie (Labrecque) Leborgne

Yvette Marie (Labrecque) Leborgne

Dec 3, 2014

February 15, 1922 – December 3, 2014 Yvette Marie LeBorgne Yvette resided at Ledgewood Manor in Windham for two years and passed away at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born Yvette Marie Labrecque in Berlin NH to Albert and Marie [Taillon] Labrecque and was one of 13 children.  She married Jean Charles LeBorgne June 22, 1946 at...

Tammie Jean (Nickerson) Libby

Tammie Jean (Nickerson) Libby

Dec 1, 2014

Tammie Nickerson - Libby After a protracted battle with Cancer, Tammie Jean Nickerson Libby died on December 1, 2014 in Sanford ME, while surrounded by family at the age of 54. She leaves behind her husband Christopher Libby, her daughters, Mistey Charrier of Portsmouth NH, Tammie Chambers of South Portland ME, Jennifer Libby of Westbrook ME and Tina Lane of...