Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
Dorothy E Edgerley
Jul 5, 2014
Dorothy E. Edgerley, born April 28, 1920, passed away Saturday, July 5th, at the Barron Center, where she had been residing. She was a resident of Westbrook, Maine for 85 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank L. and Ina Whitten Edgerley, brothers Emery I. and Clifford T. Sr. of Westbrook, Maine. Ms. Edgerley attended Westbrook schools, graduating with...
David P Phillips
Jun 30, 2014
Little Sebago – David P. Phillips, 52, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2014. He was born on May 19, 1962 to Kathryn E. (Anderson) Phillips and the late Paul E. Phillips, Jr. He was raised and educated in Westbrook and a graduate of Westbrook High School Class of 1980. He worked locally for a while before he enlisted in...
Diane A (Gagnon) Leclerc
Jun 27, 2014
Diane A. Leclerc of Gorham passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014. She was 62 years old. Diane was born in Westbrook on April 11, 1952 to G. Henry Gagnon, Sr. & Jeannette Gagnon. She was a 1970 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy. Diane married her husband, David, on July 12, 2003. They were deeply in love & so happy...
Lisa Mcallister
Jun 23, 2014
Gray- Lisa McAllister, 40, died peacefully on June 23, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her family, after a 25 yr battle with Lupus. Lisa was born in Portland, ME on Sept 17, 1973. Lisa attended school in Windham and played the flute while there. She graduated from St. Josephs College in 1995, with a bachelors degree in History. Her...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


