Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
Richard "Pete" Nelson
Sep 4, 2014
Portland- On September 4th, 2014, Richard "Pete" Nelson left this earth to be reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Edna. He was born June 8th, 1924 in Westbrook. "Pete" was the son of George Nelson and Emma Vigeant Nelson of Westbrook. He lost his wife of 64 years Edna Chretien Nelson on April 4th, 2007. "Pete" was the youngest...
Gloria Jean (Carr) Merrill
Sep 2, 2014
Gloria Jean Merrill passed on Tuesday September 2, following a brief illness. Gloria was born on November 27th, 1927 in Westbrook, Maine. Graduating from Westbrook High School in 1945, Gloria lived her entire life in the Westbrook/Buxton area. She worked for several years at S. D. Warren. Her passing was preceded by the passing of her parents, Walter S. and...
Charlotte A (Gallant) Plummer
Sep 1, 2014
Windham- Charlotte A. Plummer of Windham, ME passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Springbrook Center after a long illness. She was born to Joseph and Blanche (Storer) Gallant in Westbrook in1930. She married Earl R. Plummer in July of 1949 and resided in Windham all of her life. She is survived by four sons, Steve and Marie of Hiram,...
Lisa Marie Tatarczuk
Aug 27, 2014
Lisa Marie Tatarczuk, 56, of Gorham, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 after a long illness. She was born and raised in Portland, the daughter of Anthony and Faye (Ingalls) Tatarczuk. Lisa loved to travel and has lived in several different places, including the Virgin Islands. Her love of the beach and sun drew her to these places. Lisa settled...
Lisa Ann Doughty
Aug 25, 2014
Westbrook, Lisa Doughty 39, of Westbrook Me, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2014 with her family by her side. The daughter of Victoria and Kenny Riggs. She was a loving, caring woman. She had a big heart and her doors were always open to anyone. Lisa enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a beautiful soul, she...
Robert L Dow
Aug 23, 2014
Robert L. Dow, 87, of Gorham, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the Gorham House surrounded by his family. He was born in Westbrook, the son of Jeannette Densmore and Lawrence Dow. Bob attended Portland schools and at age 17 joined the Air Force and served in World War II. He worked for 36 years at Carr Brothers Co. ...
Christopher C Jehlicka
Aug 21, 2014
Westbrook, Christopher Clayton Jehlicka, recently of Westbrook and Gorham, ME passed away on August 21st. He was 35 years old. Christopher was raised in Duxbury, MA where he graduated HS. He joined the military and served honorably for several years. He returned to MA and later rejoined the Army, where he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He married his wife,...
Stella Frances (Mcgee) Lemieux
Aug 19, 2014
Stella Frances (McGee) Lemieux Stella Frances Lemieux was taken up to heaven in the hands of the Lord on August 19th. Born in the family homestead in Twin Mountain, New Hampshire on January 7, 1928, Stella was the third of 10 children of John V. and Mary G. (Mullen) McGee. Stella, as one of the older children, often helped her...
Gladys D (Kneeland) Colby
Aug 12, 2014
Westbrook, Gladys D. Colby, 77 passed away 8/12/2014 after a valiant struggle with cancer. She is the loving mother of seven children, Kenneth Lamb & wife Kathy, Paul Lamb & wife Nancy, Robin Bryson, Sherry Swinnerton & husband Steve, Susan Colby, William Colby and deceased daughter Gale Lewis. She is pre- deceased by her husband Sydney, her parents Albert &...
Rita B. (Bernier) Bard
Aug 10, 2014
Westbrook - Rita B. Bard, 95, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10th at Springbrook, Westbrook, where she resided the last three years. Rita was born September 8, 1918 in Westbrook, the oldest of the four children of Bertha Bernier (Bourque) and Gilbert Bernier. A lifelong resident of Westbrook, she graduated from Westbrook High School before proudly going...
Paul Thomas Boivin
Aug 9, 2014
Paul Thomas Boivin, 67, of Gorham, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Gosnell Hospice Home in Scarborough. He was born and raised in Gorham, the son of Laurent and Lillian (Gouzie) Boivin. After serving his country in the Army during the Vietnam War, he returned home and worked several jobs in the paving and construction business. He was...
Sally R (Dion) Williams
Aug 8, 2014
Sally Williams, affectionately called Gram, died peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2014 with her large and extended family surrounding her at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough. Sally was born on March 29, 134 in Westbrook, Maine. She was adopted by Edward and Irene Dion of Westbrook who have predeceased her. in addition to raising her 6 children, Sally also...
Margot H. Leclerc
Aug 4, 2014
Margot Leclerc of Westbrook quietly slipped away on Monday August 4, 2014. She was born in Bad-Salzuflen/Shӧtmar, Germany, a daughter of Heinrich and Hedwig Doepkens. Margot was raised and educated in Germany, graduating from the German school system. Shortly after, she started to work as a civilian employee on the Ramstein/Landstuhl Airbase in Germany and the Siegelbach Switching Ctr. During...
Vicki Ellen (Duggan) Moore
Jul 27, 2014
Westbrook – Vicki E. Moore 59, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2014 at the home she shared with her longtime companion Charles (Butch) Johnson and their pet Pomerian Jazmine, by her side. Vicki leaves behind a son David A. Moore of Westbrook. Vicki was the beloved daughter of Mary E. Duggan of Tavares, Fl and the late...
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
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
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
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
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
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...


