Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Bernard A Knott

Bernard A Knott

Jul 3, 2013

Heading:  Bernard A. Knott SMSGT (Ret), USAF Bernard A. Knott, 89, of Roy Ave., Westbrook, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 03, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born in Brown's Valley, KY the son of Hilary and Joanna Mae (Elder) Knott.  Bernard was raised in Owensboro, KY, graduating from St. Joseph's...

Marianne Letarte

Marianne Letarte

Jul 1, 2013

Marianne Letarte, 92, of Stroudwater St., Westbrook, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at Varney Crossing in North Berwick. A lifelong resident of Westbrook, she was born here the daughter of Ovide and Amanda (Bernier) Guimond.  She worked at the S.D. Warren Paper Co. for 33 years, retiring in 1979. For over 60 years Marianne enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting,...

Claire Turgeon Jollette

Claire Turgeon Jollette

Jun 29, 2013

Claire Turgeon Jollette, 87, daughter of Louis and Anna Berthiaume Turgeon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Casco Inn. She was born in Westbrook and attended Westbrook schools, graduating from Westbrook High School.  She was employed by Pyrofax Gas Corporation, retiring in 1986 after 32 years of service. She was a communicant...

Ginger Crawford Hatt

Ginger Crawford Hatt

Jun 28, 2013

God accepted a very special angel on June 28, 2013 when he received Ginger Crawford Hatt.  Ginger was born on January 5, 1937 in Houlton, Maine.  She was the daughter of Leland and Beulah Crawford.   She moved to Portland at age 5.  She attended Portland High School and was a very proud graduate of the Class of 1954.  She enjoyed...

Evelyn S Stilkey

Evelyn S Stilkey

Jun 28, 2013

Evelyn S. Stilkey, 85, of Standish, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Gorham House. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of Charles and Susie Gemmell.  She graduated from Westbrook High School.  She was a member of the Beacon Club in Portland.  She enjoyed listening to talking books, going out to eat, and spending time with her family....

Joanne Brochu Fecteau

Joanne Brochu Fecteau

Jun 27, 2013

Joanne Bertha (Brochu) Fecteau, 71, of Dunnellon FL, formerly of Steep Falls ME, died Thursday June 27, peacefully after a long illness. She was raised in South Windham the daughter of Florence and Henry Brochu. She lived most of her life in Steep Falls with her family.   Former co-owner of Fecteau Novelties, Joanne was a card player, avid gardener and...

Theresa P. (Lestage) Robichaud

Theresa P. (Lestage) Robichaud

Jun 25, 2013

Theresa P. Robichaud, 86, of  Preble St. South Portland, formerly of Westbrook, died Tuesday June 25, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough. She was born in Westbrook the daughter of Zepherin and Melanie Valcourt  Lestage. She was raised, educated and resided in Westbrook for most of her life. Theresa had been employed by the S. D. Warren Co. for...

Conrad A. Leconte

Conrad A. Leconte

Jun 25, 2013

Conrad A. LeConte passed away peacefully on June 25th at the Hospice/Palliative Care Facility in Togus, after a brief illness with his daughter and her husband at his side.  He was born in 1921 in Westbrook and was the eldest son of 10 children born to Eugene and Hazel (Landry) LeConte of Westbrook. He graduated from Westbrook High School in...

Eva M. (Boivin) Marier

Eva M. (Boivin) Marier

Jun 20, 2013

Eva Boivin Marier,101 years young, passed away peaceably June 20, 2013. Born in Lancaster, NH,  Eva was one of 14 children born to Arthur and Emma  Boivin. Her family shortly thereafter made the move to  Quebec, Canada and later settled in Westbrook, ME. While in church, she met her husband of 66 years, Rene Marier.  While Rene traveled the globe...

Mary Donnell (Fitzsimmons) Tibbetts

Mary Donnell (Fitzsimmons) Tibbetts

Jun 19, 2013

Portland – Mary D. Tibbetts, 55, Of 10 Congress Square, died unexpectedly Wednesday June 19, in her home. She was born in Lewiston, the daughter of Donald R. and Lucy M. Harris Fitzimmins. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Tibbetts II and brother Richard Fitzsimmons. She is survived by her mother Lucy of Portland, sons Lawrence G. Tibbetts III...

Frank H Hobbs

Frank H Hobbs

Jun 18, 2013

Frank Henry Hobbs Jr., 70, of Gorham, ME born to the late Frank H. and Elizabeth A. Hobbs Sr., passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at the Gosnell Hospice House from Alzheimer's Disease, surrounded by his family. Frank graduated from South Portland High School in 1961.  He graduated from MCI, University of Maine at Orono, and New England Institute.   He...

Sherri Dionne-Kelley

Sherri Dionne-Kelley

Jun 17, 2013

Sherri  Dionne-Kelley, 45 Sherri Dionne-Kelley, 45, Westbrook, quietly passed away on June 17, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. She attended Van Buren High School and graduated from USM with an associate degree in business. Sherri had a tremendous heart, generous and giving. Her greatest blessings were enjoying her four boys and endearing friendships. Her passions in life were...

Joann V Greenlaw

Joann V Greenlaw

Jun 15, 2013

Joann V. Greenlaw, 63, of Scarborough, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013, at a Portland hospital. Her determination and resilience have been an inspiration to those who know and love her. She was born and raised in South Portland, graduating from South Portland High School.  She later attended the University of Southern Maine where she received her Bachelor of Social...

Rene P Drouin

Rene P Drouin

Jun 12, 2013

Rene P. Drouin, 80, of North Windham, entered into eternal peace and the love of God's care on June 12 surrounded by his family. Rene will be remembered as a versatile athlete during his youth and was awarded "Mr. Westbrook" for his athleticism in 1948.  In his mid-life, he was an avid angler, outdoorsman, and 'jack of all trade'.  Rene...

Antonia B. (Bettez) Verrill

Antonia B. (Bettez) Verrill

Jun 10, 2013

Westbrook – Antonia B. Verrill, 86, of Longfellow St., passed away Monday June 10, at home with her daughter by her side. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Letarte Bettez. She was raised, educated and resided in Westbrook all of her life. Antonia had been employed by the S. D. Warren Co. and later for...

Dorothy F. Malinowski

Dorothy F. Malinowski

Jun 10, 2013

Dorothy F. Malinowski, 91, formerly of Westbrook, passed away Monday June 10, at the Barron Center, with her family by her side. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of Raymond and Bernice Larrabee Jordan. Dorothy was raised, educated and lived in Westbrook for most of her life. Her family was her greatest enjoyment in her life. She loved to...

Warren Philip Esty

Warren Philip Esty

Jun 4, 2013

Warren "Phil" Esty, 86 of Westbrook passed away Tuesday June 4, 2013 peacefully at his home surrounded by his friends and family. Phil was born January 18, 1927 son of Blanche and Hiram Esty, and spent his entire life in the state of Maine. He spent the last 12 years living in a residence with Community Partners. During the past...

Dorothy L Wellman

Dorothy L Wellman

Jun 4, 2013

Dorothy L. Wellman, 98.5, left this world on June 4, 2013 at Mercy Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Westbrook on November 5, 1914, she was the only child of Henry Dickinson Leighton and Mildred "Phoebe" Hulit Leighton. She graduated from Westbrook High School and Westbrook Junior College, Class of 1936.  She was a medical secretary for a local...

Erlene C (Estes) Mccormick

Erlene C (Estes) Mccormick

May 29, 2013

Erlene C. McCormick, 67, of Maple Dr., Gorham, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the River Ridge Center in Kennebunk. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of Merton and Evelyn (Shaw) Estes.  She graduated from Westbrook High School. She worked for Fairchild, Mammoth Mart, the Department of Human Services, and Work Opportunities in Portland before retiring in 2006....

Joyce Rosalie (Elward) Reynolds

Joyce Rosalie (Elward) Reynolds

May 28, 2013

Joyce Rosalie Reynolds, 60 years old, passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends in Sebago on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.   Joyce was born January 29, 1953 in Portland to proud parents, the late Ada and Lawrence Elward.  She is survived by her life companion Muriel Gentley, sister Pauline Marchant, daughter Lindsey and her husband Vincent Loscalzo, as...