Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

James Otis Fruzia

James Otis Fruzia

Feb 2, 2014

James "Fuzzy" Fruzia, 82, of Ethel Ave., Westbrook, lost his lengthy battle with Multiple Myeloma on Sunday, February 02, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Portland, the son of Guy and Dorothy (McLeod) Fruzia.  After graduating from Portland High School James served in the U.S. Air Force as a Radar Technician.  He...

Rose (Ireland) Russell

Rose (Ireland) Russell

Jan 31, 2014

Rose, (Ireland), Russell passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 at the Gosnell House in Scarborough, with her family at her side. She was born to Wilfred C. and Janie (Stewart) Ireland on Nov. 8, 1926 in Portland. She was raised in Portland and educated in the Portland schools. After World War II, Rose met her future husband, Harry...

David A Tanguay

David A Tanguay

Jan 27, 2014

David A. Tanguay, formerly of Westbrook passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at his home in Jennings, FL. He was born in Westbrook, the son of Rose (Arsenault) and Raoul Tanguay.  He was raised in Westbrook and attended Westbrook schools.  He enlisted in the US Marine Corp and served two terms in Vietnam as Lance Corporal.   He was involved in...

Edna (Landry) Cressey

Edna (Landry) Cressey

Jan 25, 2014

Edna L. Cressey, 90 PORTLAND – Edna (Landry) Cressey died peacefully on January 25, 2014.  She was born in Westbrook, Maine, May 4, 1923, the daughter of Joseph and Eva (Pinette) Landry.  Edna graduated from Westbrook High School in 1941.  She married Philo Burton Cressey on July 3, 1948 and moved to Gorham where they lived until their retirement. In...

Patricia T (Tierney) Abbott

Patricia T (Tierney) Abbott

Jan 23, 2014

Patricia T Abbott, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at St. Josephs Manor in Portland. She was born in Peabody, MA on December 6, 1926, the daughter of Patrick and Alice (Kellett) Tierney, and resided in Danvers until 1937, when she moved with her family to South Paris. She graduated from Paris High School and attended Gorham...

Douglas L Mallar

Douglas L Mallar

Jan 16, 2014

Douglas L. Mallar, 67, of New Portland Rd., Gorham, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born and raised in Portland, the son of David and Geraldine (Orne) Mallar.  He attended Deering High School before enlisting in the Army.  Doug served for 9 years in the Army and was stationed in...

Bruce Wayne Smart

Bruce Wayne Smart

Jan 16, 2014

Bruce Wayne Smart, 65, of Tate Lane Windham, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 at Maine Medical Center. He was born in Gorham, the son of Joseph and Gladys Mae Smart.  Bruce worked at the Portland Jetport for National and Hertz Car Rental, and then took a position with his brother at Crystal Clean Car Wash.  He later became...

Rosalie (August) Richard

Rosalie (August) Richard

Jan 10, 2014

Rosalie Richard, 88, of Stroudwater St., Westbrook, passed away peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House Friday, Jan. 10, 2014. She was born in Sacramento, CA, the daughter of John and Josephine August.  She met Omer Richard during World War II and they married and moved to Maine.  She worked for Diamond International in Peru, ME for many years before...

John H. (Jack) Daley Jr.

John H. (Jack) Daley Jr.

Jan 7, 2014

John H. "Jack" Daley Jr., 77, of So. Portland, formerly of Westbrook, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. He was born in Gardiner, the son of John and Evelyn (Harris) Daley.  Jack was raised in Gardiner, and graduated from Gardiner High School.  He attended the University of Maine and graduated from New England Institute of Applied Arts and...

Clarence Melton Ahlquist

Clarence Melton Ahlquist

Dec 31, 2013

Clarence Melton Ahlquist Because of the love and grace of God for His children, Clarence M. Ahlquist was called to the Home prepared for those who trust Jesus as their Savior and Lord. Surrounded by his family he passed away peacefully at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough on December 31, 2013. Clarence was born at home in Scarborough, Maine...

Philip Tanguay

Philip Tanguay

Dec 31, 2013

Philip Tanguay, 73, of Bridge Street, Westbrook, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at Maine Medical Center.  He was born in Westbrook, the son of Albert and Anna (Richards) Tanguay.  He attended Westbrook Schools, and SMVTI.  Phil served in U.S Army during the Vietnam Era.   He worked for WF Blake, Dixon Bros., Dodge Oil, and Maine Turnpike Authority for...

Staci L Tarbox

Staci L Tarbox

Dec 24, 2013

Tarbox, Staci L. 49 of Standish, Maine passed away at home on Christmas Eve surrounded by her family.  Staci was born on December 12, 1964,  daughter of the late Joan Tarbox Pelkey and Paul Tarbox. Staci was always there for her family and friends, she was a kind and especially caring person, who worried more about others than herself.  She...

Harleigh P. Clukey

Harleigh P. Clukey

Dec 19, 2013

Westbrook— Harleigh P. Clukey, 76, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2013.  Born one of four sons to Napoleon and Florence Clukey of Madison, ME on February 2, 1937, he was predeceased by his wife, Roberta (Gray) Clukey, his parents and brothers, Gerald Clukey and Paul Vincent Clukey. His final weeks and days were spent surrounded by his loving family...

Merton Lance Harriman Jr.

Merton Lance Harriman Jr.

Dec 10, 2013

Westbrook – M. Lance Harriman, 65, of Harrisburg Ave., passed away Tuesday Dec. 10, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House  in Scarborough. He was born in Portland, the son of Merton and Arlene Morse Harriman. He was raised and educated in Westbrook. Lance served in the U. S. Navy. Following his naval service, Lance was employed by the S. D....

Albert Glazier

Albert Glazier

Dec 3, 2013

Albert Glazier, 60, of Windham, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday at Maine Medical Center. Al was born in Portland, the son of Charles Glazier and Thelma Ramsey.  He was a graduate of Portland High School.  Al worked for Creative Office Pavilion in Portland for many years. He was an avid Giants and Yankees fan.  He loved his family and his...

Matthew S. Rairdon

Matthew S. Rairdon

Nov 30, 2013

Matthew Steven Rairdon~ Matthew life's was tragically taken from us on November 30th.  Matt was born on July 17, 1991 to his loving parents, Gary & Laurie (Wescott) Rairdon.   Matthew was a devoted son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and cherished friend by so many . Matthew was a 2009 graduate of Westbrook High School and a recent graduate of St....

Theresa Ann (Mcgrath) Nicholas

Theresa Ann (Mcgrath) Nicholas

Nov 22, 2013

Theresa Ann Nicholas, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough. Terri was born in Portland on Nov. 3, 1945, the daughter of Lawrence and Beatrice (Watson) McGrath.  She graduated from Westbrook High School in 1964.  She married Stephen Nicholas on June 10, 1967.  They were married for almost 45 years and...

Fernande Theresa (Lebel) Poitras

Fernande Theresa (Lebel) Poitras

Nov 22, 2013

Fernande Theresa LeBel Poitras lifelong resident of Westbrook born September 19, 1922 went to visit her lord on November 22, 2013 with her family by her side. Fern was the daughter of the late Simeon and Lucille Lefebvre LeBel. She married her late husband Joseph Robert Poitras in June of 1940 and was able to spend 53 years together before...

Myrt I (Bennett) Collins

Myrt I (Bennett) Collins

Nov 15, 2013

Myrtle (Myrt) Collins WESTBROOK - Myrt (Bennett) Collins, formerly of Bath, Maine, passed away on November 15, 2013, at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine.  She was born on September 1, 1943 at home in Bucksport, Maine, to Herman and Clara (Savage) Bennett.  She attended elementary schools in Bucksport and then moved with her family to Woolwich, Maine where...

Lucille M. (Naylor) Waite

Lucille M. (Naylor) Waite

Nov 13, 2013

Westbrook – Lucille Waite 87, of Louise St. Westbrook, passed away Wednesday, November 13 at the Maine Medical Center. Lucille was born December 3, 1925 the daughter of Oden Sr. and Rubie (Patridge) Naylor. She was raised, educated, and resided in Westbrook. After school, Lucille worked at McLellans, Sears, and Roebuck. She was also a volunteer as a plane spotter...