Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

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...

Robert W. Lane

Robert W. Lane

May 16, 2014

Robert Lane, 92, of 10 Congress Square, Portland, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born and raised in Fort Fairfield, the son of Robert and Hazel (Rockwell) Lane and attended Fort Fairfield schools. He joined the Merchant Marines in 1943 retiring in 1972.  After retiring he took a job at the Maine Youth Center for ten years until...

Shirley P. Cobb

Shirley P. Cobb

May 15, 2014

Shirley P. Cobb, 91, of Schools St., Gorham, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born in Westbrook, the eldest daughter of Rahma and Bertha (Varnham) Pratt.  Shirley graduated from Westbrook High School in 1941and The McDowal School of Dressmaking and Design in New York City and went to work designing fashions...

Jeannette Anna (Landry) Pratt

Jeannette Anna (Landry) Pratt

May 14, 2014

Jeannette Anna Landry Pratt, 99, a life-long resident of Westbrook, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Seaside Nursing Home. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of Ferdinand and Mary Landry.  Jeannette graduated from Westbrook High School Class of 1932.  She worked at Zayre's Department Store for several years. While at Seaside Nursing Home she enjoyed taking part in...

Richard J. Bernard

Richard J. Bernard

May 11, 2014

Richard (Dick) Bernard, 71, of Westbrook passed away unexpectedly and peacefully with his loving family by his side on May 11, 2014 at the Maine Medical Center. He was born in Rumford, Maine on December 26, 1942 to the late Emma (Gaudet) and Joseph Bernard.  Dick attended Assumption Prep School in Worcester, Massachusetts and graduated from Stephens High School in...

Richard E. Boothby

Richard E. Boothby

May 9, 2014

Richard Everett "Red" Boothby, 92, of Oakland Ave., Westbrook, passed away peacefully Friday, May 9, at Springbrook Nursing Home. He was born in Westbrook, the son of Everett and Lydia (Newell) Boothby.  He was raised and educated in Westbrook and later served in the U.S. Army, where he was an expert rifleman. After serving his country Red worked at the...

Evelyn (Harmon) Pressey

Evelyn (Harmon) Pressey

May 3, 2014

PORTLAND – Evelyn Harmon Pressey, 99, passed away on May 3, 2014, surrounded by her family, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, after a long and productive life.  She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Pressey, and their beloved daughter, Sylvia Morrell. Evelyn was born on January 14, 1915 in Limington, Maine, the daughter of Rosalind Griffiths Harmon...

Alice C. Fairservice

Alice C. Fairservice

Apr 26, 2014

Alice C. Fairservice, 96, Westbrook, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014. She was born in East Providence, RI, daughter of Raymond and Alexandria Wright and graduated from Lockwood High School, Warwick, RI in 1936. She worked at Dana Warp Mill and Sebago Moc in Westbrook, 17 years in the County Courthouse, Secretary to and Clerk to the Cumberland County Commissioners,...

Grace B. (Lampron) Foley

Grace B. (Lampron) Foley

Apr 26, 2014

Grace B. Foley, 97, formerly of Westbrook, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014 at St. Joseph Manor. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of Lewis and Mary (Laberge) Lampron.  She graduated from Westbrook High School in 1934. Grace worked for the S.D. Warren Paper Company for 15 years and later worked for Central Maine Power before retiring.  She was...

M. Irene (Sirois) Laverriere

M. Irene (Sirois) Laverriere

Apr 23, 2014

M. Irene Laverriere, 81, of West Haven, CT, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at her home. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of Albert and Delia (Pitre) Sirois.  Irene was raised and educated in Westbrook, moving to CT 54 years ago. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne at St. Louis Church and served as...

Paula Michele Waters

Paula Michele Waters

Apr 20, 2014

Paula Waters, 61, of Casco, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 20, 2014 at her home. Paula was born in Portland, the daughter of Hugh and Irene (Waters) Jordan and raised in Westbrook.  She worked for many years as an L.P.N. for the American Red Cross & Windham Correctional Center.  She had a zest for life and always had a smile....