Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

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...

Raymond Goozey

Raymond Goozey

Nov 11, 2013

Westbrook - Raymond Goozey, 83, of Chestnut St., passed away on Monday November 11, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice Center in Scarborough. Raymond was born in Westbrook the son of Ambrose and Blanche ( Lamirande) Goozey. He was raised, educated, and lived his entire life in Westbrook. Raymond was a member of the United States Air Force where he served...

David F. Martin

David F. Martin

Nov 10, 2013

Westbrook – David F. Martin, 74, of Fairmont Rd. died unexpectedly on Sunday Nov. 10, in a Portland hospital. He was born in Westbrook, the son of Francis A. and Cora Curtis Martin. He was raised, educated and resided in Westbrook for most of his life. David served in the U. S. Army and was very proud of his military...

Blanche M. Garland

Blanche M. Garland

Nov 2, 2013

Blanche M. Garland, 85, of Methodist Road, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 at the Barron Center. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of John and Madeline (Schroder) Barrows.  Blanche worked at S.D. Warren Paper Co. for a few years before raising her family.  She also worked for the Westbrook School Department in the Cafeteria for several years. She...

L Fred Stearns

L Fred Stearns

Oct 29, 2013

Westbrook – L. Fred Stearns, 70, of Duck Pond Rd., passed away Wednesday Oct. 30, at the Gosnell Hospice Center, after a brief illness. He was born in Portland, the son of Leo E. and Stasia Renski Stearns. He was raised and educated in Westbrook, was a 1961 graduate of Westbrook High School. Fred was employed by Rowe Ford in...

Rose E. Labrecque

Rose E. Labrecque

Oct 28, 2013

Auburn – Rose E. Labrecque, 89, died peacefully on October 28, 2013, at Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice in Auburn. She was born on November 10, 1923, in Saco, the daughter of Napoleon and Delia (Gregoire) Sevigny. Rose was a member of the Daughters of Isabella of St. Hyacinth Church in Westbrook. She was very devoted to her Catholic faith....

Peter J. Foley

Peter J. Foley

Oct 26, 2013

Peter J. Foley, 70, of Westbrook, formerly of Portland and California, died Saturday October 26, at the Springbrook Health Care. He was born in Portland a son of Thomas J. and Helen Driscoll Foley. He was raised and educated in Portland, until reaching the 8th grade, when he moved to California with his family. Peter served in the U. S....

Robert O. "Bobo" Michaud

Robert O. "Bobo" Michaud

Oct 25, 2013

Robert O. "Bobo" Michaud, 89, formerly of Gorham, died Friday Oct. 25, at Country Village in Casco. He was born in Westbrook, a son of Louis and Aurore Turgeon Michaud. He was raised and educated in Westbrook. He served in the U. S. Navy during WW II aboard the Yorktown. Bobo was a left handed pitcher in baseball, he played...

Frances Ethel (Harkins) Rousseau

Frances Ethel (Harkins) Rousseau

Oct 22, 2013

As seasons change so does life.  It is with deepest sadness that the family of Frances E. Rousseau mourns her passing into eternal life on October 22, 2013.  Her struggle with Lymphoma may have claimed her life, but it never dampened her spirit.  She has been an inspiration to everyone whose life she touched. Born on May 9th, 1928 to...

Karin E (Sherrard) Gower

Karin E (Sherrard) Gower

Oct 21, 2013

Westbrook & Charlotte – Karin E. (Sherrard) Gower, 95, widow of Harold W. Gower, formerly of Carlson St., Westbrook, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 21, 2013 at the Gorham House in Gorham, where she had resided the past year. Karin was born Sept. 14, 1918 in Charlotte ME, the daughter of Philip E. and Mildred A. (Goodeill) Sherrard, the first of...