Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Muriel Ann (Shaw) Swendsen

Muriel Ann (Shaw) Swendsen

Jul 23, 2014

Muriel Ann Swendsen, 83 Westbrook – Heaven just got better as Muriel Ann Swendsen was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 23, 2014. To paraphrase the words of C.H. Spurgeon, As surely as Muriel was God's child, so surely all her trials have ended. Her head shall wear the crown of glory, and her hand...

Richard C King

Richard C King

Jul 19, 2014

Richard C."Red" King Jr, 62, of Maple St, Westbrook, passed away at 1 PM Saturday, July 19, 2014, at the Androscoggin Home Health Care in Auburn after a courageous battle with cancer for the past three years. He was born in Portland, the son of Richard and Jane (Reynolds) King.  Red was raised in Westbrook and graduated from high school...

Vaino Edward Waisanen

Vaino Edward Waisanen

Jul 15, 2014

Vaino Edward Waisanen, affectionately known to all as Eddie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15th. Eddie was born on October 31,1922 to Matti and Aino (Mustonen) Waisanen in Richardson Hollow. He was one of nine children. Eddie married Frances Littlehale on July 17,1949 and they moved to Prides Corner, Westbrook. Eddie was a self-employed contractor for his entire career...

Enid C (Cole) Smith

Enid C (Cole) Smith

Jul 12, 2014

Enid C. Smith, 95, of Westbrook, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Maine Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Springfield, ME the daughter of George and Mabel (Leavitt) Cole.  Enid graduated from Springfield High School where she enjoyed participating in the Debate Club. She worked at the Westbrook Hospital for many years.  She also...

Lillian A (Cragin) Pearson

Lillian A (Cragin) Pearson

Jul 10, 2014

Westbrook/South Paris Lillian A. Pearson, 91, passed away on Thursday evening, July 10th, 2014, at the South Paris Maine Veterans Home, after a long stay there. Lillian was born in Scarborough, Me, March 2, 1923. She is the daughter of the late Ernest and Beulah Cragin, formerly of Westbrook. ME.  Lillian attended Westbrook schools. Lillian was married to Edgar T....

Sarah Belle Gibson

Sarah Belle Gibson

Jul 9, 2014

Westbrook, Sarah Belle Gibson, 81, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2014 at Springbrook Nursing Home.  Sarah was born on January 4, 1933 in Perryopolis, PA., the daughter of Harry E. Lynn and Mary F. Nutt. Sarah graduated in 1952 at Perry Township High School.  She entered the Air Force in 1952 as a Nurse Aid where she met her...

Dorothy E Edgerley

Dorothy E Edgerley

Jul 5, 2014

Dorothy E. Edgerley, born April 28, 1920, passed away Saturday, July 5th, at the Barron Center, where she had been residing.  She was a resident of Westbrook, Maine for 85 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank L. and Ina Whitten Edgerley, brothers Emery I. and Clifford T. Sr. of Westbrook, Maine. Ms. Edgerley attended Westbrook schools, graduating with...

David P Phillips

David P Phillips

Jun 30, 2014

Little Sebago – David P. Phillips, 52, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2014.  He was born on May 19, 1962 to Kathryn E. (Anderson) Phillips and the late Paul E. Phillips, Jr. He was raised and educated in Westbrook and a graduate of Westbrook High School Class of 1980.  He worked locally for a while before he enlisted in...

Diane A (Gagnon) Leclerc

Diane A (Gagnon) Leclerc

Jun 27, 2014

Diane A. Leclerc of Gorham passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014.  She was 62 years old.  Diane was born in Westbrook on April 11, 1952 to G. Henry Gagnon, Sr. & Jeannette Gagnon.  She was a 1970 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy.   Diane married her husband, David, on July 12, 2003.  They were deeply in love & so happy...

Lisa Mcallister

Lisa Mcallister

Jun 23, 2014

Gray- Lisa McAllister, 40, died peacefully on June 23, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her family, after a 25 yr battle with Lupus. Lisa was born in  Portland, ME on Sept 17, 1973. Lisa attended school in Windham and played the flute while there. She graduated from St. Josephs College in 1995, with a bachelors degree in History. Her...

Guy Whittier Melcher Jr

Guy Whittier Melcher Jr

Jun 23, 2014

Guy Whittier Melcher, Jr, 90, of Bridge St., Westbrook, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Jay, the son of Guy and Moselle (Cook) Melcher, Sr, he was predeceased by his parents, bother, Stuart, sister, Maxine Breton and grandson, Daniel Kelly.  Guy is survived by his wife, Arlene Tracy Melcher...

Louise May (Dolan) Laliberty

Louise May (Dolan) Laliberty

Jun 21, 2014

Louise May Laliberty passed away on 21 June, 2014 at the age of 89.  She lived her entire life in Gorham, Maine, including her most recent residence at 121 School Street.  She enjoyed a lunch with some of her close friends earlier that day – passing quietly from a tired heart. Louise grew up and lived most of her life...

William George Mccallister Jr

William George Mccallister Jr

Jun 12, 2014

William George McCallister Jr., 57, of Montrose Ave., Portland, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014 after a long illness. He was born in Portland, the son of William and Marietta (Magno) McCallister.  After graduating from high school William joined the Coast Guard, serving from 1973 to 1986.  He was stationed in Japan during his service. William later worked as a...

Henry Willette

Henry Willette

Jun 3, 2014

Henry Willette, 83, of Freeport, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at a Portland hospital. He was born in South Portland, the son of Edwin Leo and Yvonne (Richards) Willette.  Henry served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Henry invested in many properties in Portland.  He was the first person to do any festivities on Exchange St., doing horse...

Henry Gagnon Sr.

Henry Gagnon Sr.

May 31, 2014

Henry Gagnon, 89 Henry Gagnon, Sr. of Cedars Atrium, Portland, died May 31, 2014 at Maine Medical Center following surgery.  He was born in Westbrook on June 28th, 1924, the son of Alice (Dostie) and Alfred Gagnon, Sr.  He was educated in Westbrook schools and left High School to enter the U.S. Army.  He served two tours of duty in...

Dana Earle Watts

Dana Earle Watts

May 31, 2014

Dana Earle Watts, 23 ,a lifelong resident of Westbrook, passed away May 31 as the result of a motorcycle accident Saturday while riding  with his friends in the Allagash region. He was born in Portland the son of Jeffrey and Denise (Therio) Watts.  He graduated from Westbrook High School in 2009.  After graduating from high school he attended SMCC studying...

Mark A Barlow Jr

Mark A Barlow Jr

May 27, 2014

Mark A. Barlow, 26, of Westbrook, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born in Portland, the son of Mark and Linda (Muchie) Barlow.  Mark was raised in Florida and moved to Westbrook a year and a half ago.  Mark was working in the landscaping business for Fox Properties. He loved working with his hands and building things.  ...

Robert E Burton

Robert E Burton

May 25, 2014

Robert E. Burton, 86, formerly of Westbrook, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Birchwoods at Canco. He was born in Gorham, NH the son of John and Naomi (Warner) Burton.  Robert served as a cook in the Navy during World War II.  He worked at the S.D. Warren Paper Co for over 43 years before retiring as head...

Albert Pesce

Albert Pesce

May 18, 2014

Albert Pesce, 87, of Spring Street, South Portland, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014, at the Maine Veterans Home, in Scarborough. He was born in Boston, MA, the son of Carmine and Maria (Rega) Pesce.  Albert served in the Navy during World II. He worked for Burnham and Morrill for over 40 years, retiring in 1989.  Albert gave generously to...

Marie Marthe Eva (Paquet) Lemay

Marie Marthe Eva (Paquet) Lemay

May 17, 2014

Marie Marthe Eva Paquet Lemay, 84, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Gorham House. She was born May 23, 1929 in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Marie Croteau  Paquet. Marie was raised, educated, and resided in Thetford-Mines until she married Donald Lemay in 1957 and moved to Westbrook, Maine.  She helped raise her family there...