Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Donald "Happy" Afthim
Nov 20, 2014
Donald "Happy" Afthim Sr, 83, of Westbrook, passed away on Nov. 20, 2014 at Springbrook Nursing Home after battling dementia. He was born in Westbrook in 1931, the son of William and Margaret Afthim. He was raised in Westbrook and attended schools here. Donald worked at the S.D Warren Paper Co for 38 years. He enjoyed driving and people watching...
Blanche A Harrington
Nov 14, 2014
Blanche A. Harrington, 98, of Jeanne St., Portland, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 peacefully at her home. She was born in Clinton, ME, the daughter of Manley and Mabel (Willey) Waning. Blanche graduated from the Golden Beauty School and worked in the hairdressing field. She also sewed draperies from her home for Porteous, Mitchell, and Braun over a...
Wayne H Nason
Nov 12, 2014
Wayne Harold Nason, a lifelong resident of Portland, passed away on November 12, 2014, at the Maine Medical Center following a long illness. He was born in Portland, Maine on January 23, 1949, to LaVerne and Jacquelyn Nason. Nason attended Portland schools and was a graduate of Portland High School. Following his graduation, he worked in the trucking and heavy...
Mildred E (Perkins) Landry
Nov 9, 2014
Mildred E. Landry of Portland, passed away at St. Joseph's Manor in Portland on November 9, 2014 Mildred was born in Portland on April 30, 1918, the daughter of Leander Perkins and Millie E. Roy. She married her husband Oliver Landry on July 4, 1938. She was a homemaker and a wonderful mother who enjoyed shopping and visiting relatives. Millie...
William C Gibson
Nov 9, 2014
William C. Gibson 88, of Clark St., Westbrook, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 at Springbrook Rehab & Nursing Home. He was born in Newton, MA the son of Paul M. and Mildred B. Gibson.. He graduated from Windham High in 1947. Bill went into the Merchant Marines for one year and traveled through the Panama Canal. He then...
Gloria W (Whynot) Pitts
Nov 4, 2014
Gloria Whynot Barrett Pitts, 86, born on December 12, 1927 in Machias, Maine. Gloria passed peacefully on November 4, 2014. She was predeceased by her parents Wilbert and Alta Foss Whynot. Siblings Wilbert "Buddy" Jr., James, Katherine and Edith Whynot, a son, Michael Barrett, two husbands, Frances "Frank" Barrett and Arthur John Pitts and a niece Susan Whynot. She is...
James Wesley Woodward
Nov 4, 2014
James Wesley Woodward 50 years old of Westbrook, ME passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. He was born on April 21, 1964 in Westfield, MA, to James Wallace and Patricia Woodward. James graduated from Westbrook High School in 1982. James cherished spending time with both of his daughters Amanda 30 and Savannah 4, and his longtime companion Jennifer...
Nicole Lyn Finlay
Nov 1, 2014
Nicole Lyn Finlay Oct. 21, 1988 - Nov. 1, 2014 PORTLAND — Nicole Lyn Finlay died in the tragic house fire on 20 Noyes St., in Portland. Nicole is the daughter of Lisa LeConte Mazziotti and John Mazziotti of Westbrook, and Rick and Maryanne Finlay of Old Orchard Beach. Nicole was exactly as friends and family described her. People gravitated...
Elsie G (Verrill) Secord
Nov 1, 2014
Elsie G. Secord, 98, of Pennell St., Westbrook, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 at the Barron Center. She was born and raised in Raymond, the daughter of Herman and Evelena (Small) Verrill. Elsie enjoyed knitting, sewing, and going to garage and yard sales. Elsie was predeceased by her husband George Raymond Secord and two daughters, Charlotte Gilbert and Betty...
Rhoda (Daley) Leroux
Nov 1, 2014
Rhoda M. (Daley) Leroux, 89, of Westbrook, passed away Saturday, November 01, 2014 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born Oct. 30, 1925 in Westbrook, the daughter of Henry and Marie (Culligan) Daley. Mrs. Leroux was a member of St. Mary's Parish for 41 years and a member of the American Legion Aux. Post 97. Mrs. Leroux was...

