Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Jason "Acorn" Plummer

Jason "Acorn" Plummer

Oct 6, 2012

Jason "Acorn" Plummer, 35, of Buxton, passed away October 6, 2012 due to complications from Hemochromatosis, an Iron Overload Blood Disorder.  His mother was at his side when he passed.  (Hemochromatosis is a gene defect which causes the body to store excess iron; sometimes symptoms are not noticed and become fatal when the internal organs are damaged as a result)....

Leanne B. Elwell

Leanne B. Elwell

Oct 5, 2012

Leanne B. Elwell, 67, daughter of Kenneth and Mary (Barnes) Black, passed away on Friday, October 05, 2012 after a long courageous battle with cancer at her home surrounded by her family. Leanne lived in Westbrook all her life, graduating from Westbrook High School in 1963.  As a child, she was a member of the Blue Birds, Camp Fire Girls,...

Gladys Currie Dyer

Gladys Currie Dyer

Oct 5, 2012

Gladys Currie Dyer, Born in Portland on July 21, 1920. Passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2012. Gladys grew up in South Portland, the daughter of Blanche and Edward Currie and graduated from South Portland High School in 1938. Married Albert D. Dyer of Westbrook on May 29, 1947and lived in Westbrook for 38 years. The Dyers moved to Gorham...

Barbara A. Davis

Barbara A. Davis

Oct 4, 2012

Barbara A. Davis, 72, of Conner Dr., Westbrook, passed away Thursday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Mercy hospital. She was born in Gorham, the daughter of William and Clara (Berry) Hawxwell.  Barbara worked at Claristat in Gorham, Brighton Medical Center and the Gorham House. Barbara loved being with her children and family.  She enjoyed hosting family gatherings for birthdays, holidays, and...

Howard W. Olmstead

Howard W. Olmstead

Sep 28, 2012

Westbrook – Howard W. Olmstead was a beloved Dadda, husband, brother, son-in-law, family member, and friend.  He passed Friday evening, September 28th. Howie was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 26, 1947.  At a young age, his parents moved from Philadelphia to a new house they built in the suburb of Croydon, Pennsylvania.  When Howie was fourteen, the family moved...

Donald H Trefethen Jr.

Donald H Trefethen Jr.

Sep 26, 2012

Westbrook – Donald H. Trefethen Jr., 58, of Lyman St., passed away Wednesday Sept. 26 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Portland, the son of Donald H. and Leona Brown Trefethen. He was raised and educated in Westbrook and was a 1972 graduate of Westbrook High School. Don had been employed...

Nicholas W Demers

Nicholas W Demers

Sep 26, 2012

Westbrook – Nicholas W. Demers, 26, of Giles St. died unexpectedly Wednesday Sept. 26, from respiratory failure. He was born in Portland, the son of D. Michael and Lucille Dunn Demers. He was raised and educated in Westbrook and attended Mission Possible, which helped him very much. Nick lived in San Diego for 5 years, he owned and operated his...

Kathleen "Kathy" Bennett

Kathleen "Kathy" Bennett

Sep 22, 2012

Kathleen "Kathy" Bennett, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, after a period of declining health. She was born in Portland on June 28, 1951. Diagnosed with Diabetes at the age of 7 was only the beginning of her continuous medical conditions. . She will always be remembered for her positive outlook and her sense of humor. With all that...

Roland Arsenault

Roland Arsenault

Sep 21, 2012

Roland Theodore Arsenault , 81 Formally of Standish, Maine Born June 25, 1931, Roland passed away peacefully at a local nursing home on Friday. He grew up in Westbrook, Maine with his parents Theodore and Jeanette Arsenault.  Roland was a long time employee of SD Warren Paper Company from which he later retired.  Roland enjoyed family trips, especially the ones...

Dwayne M. Daniels

Dwayne M. Daniels

Sep 12, 2012

Dwayne M. Daniels, 52, of Westbrook passed away at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough on Wednesday September 12. Dwayne was born in Portland, the son of Alphee and Patricia (Spicer) Daniels. He grew up and attended school in Westbrook, before traveling to Ohio where he would live for several years. Dwayne worked as a Diesel Mechanic for most of...

Dorothy E. Peters

Dorothy E. Peters

Sep 3, 2012

Dorothy Peters 87, of Westbrook died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, September 3.She was born in St. Catharine's, Ontario Canada the daughter of John and Violet (Keyes) Green. She was educated in St. Catharine's. Dorothy moved in 1943 to Canonsburg, PA with her family, there she worked at Alcoa for 2 years. She then moved to Cleveland, Ohio and...

Theresa B (Riley) Perry

Theresa B (Riley) Perry

Aug 28, 2012

Theresa Beverly Perry, 84, of Gorham passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Theresa was born on March 20, 1928 in Portland, the daughter of Arthur and Vivian ( Putnam-Valenti ) Riley. Theresa's life and her greatest pleasures centered around her children and their children and many friends.   She was...

Eva K. Jeffers

Eva K. Jeffers

Aug 25, 2012

Eva K. Jeffers, 86, of Carlton St., Portland, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 at St. Joseph Manor. She was born in Presque Isle, the daughter of William and Annie (Monahan) Jeffers.  Eva worked as a waitress at Woolworth's Department Store for many years before retiring 35 years ago. She is survived by a sister-in-law Orleans Jeffers of Westbrook; nephews...

Bertrand R. Francoeur

Bertrand R. Francoeur

Aug 24, 2012

Bertrand R. Francoeur, 72, of Giles St., passed away unexpectedly Friday. August 24, 2012, at Maine Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Portland, the son of Rene and Rose (Vachon) Francoeur.  He was raised in Gorham, graduating from Gorham High School in 1958.  He later served in the U.S. Army. Bertrand worked for F.S....

Florence S. Lindsay

Florence S. Lindsay

Aug 24, 2012

Florence S. Lindsay, 81, of Crestview Dr., passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Bangor, the daughter of Dr. Burnham and Willa (Stewart) Sewell.  She was raised in Lincoln and graduated from the Eastern Maine General School of Nursing in 1952.  She married Fletcher W. Lindsay in in...

Morgan E. Labrecque

Morgan E. Labrecque

Aug 22, 2012

Morgan E. Labrecque, 24, of Hollis, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012. He was born in Portland, the son of Jeffrey and Claire (Profenno) Labrecque. He graduated from Bonny Eagle High School and National Aviation Academy New England. Morgan loved and cherished his family, and his dog, Mack whom he had rescued.  A talented mechanic, he was passionate working on...

Harold W. Macomber

Harold W. Macomber

Aug 22, 2012

Harold W. Macomber, 82, of Duck Pond Road, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at St. Joseph Manor. A lifelong resident of Westbrook, he was born here, the son of Walter and Ethel (Dearborn) Macomber.  Harold served in the U.S. Army.  He worked at H.P. Hood for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Highland Lake Congregational...

Roland N Buteau

Roland N Buteau

Aug 16, 2012

Roland N. Buteau of Westbrook, Maine died on august 16, at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Westbrook the son of Adrian A. and Delia (Lachance) Buteau on April 20, 1927. He worked for many years at S. D. Warren Company,  he then worked as a Master Electrician at several companies, retiring in 1989. He entered...

Hilda E Wigley

Hilda E Wigley

Aug 14, 2012

Hilda E. Wigley , born June 10, 1911, the next to the youngest of 17 children of Thomas J. and Mary Etta (Maxwell) Lowery in Brunswick, Maine, died peacefully in her home in Westbrook  on August 14, 2012. Hilda grew up in Brunswick, Maine and graduated from Brunswick High School, class of 1930. She was a very shy child and...

Pamela A Poirier

Pamela A Poirier

Aug 13, 2012

Raymond, Pamela A. Poirier, 51, With loving family by her side passed on to be with God (and her Grammie Jacques ) on Monday August 13, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 30, 1961 in Portland, the daughter of Leo J. Jr. and Kathleen R. (Jacques) Poirier.    She grew up in Westbrook, graduating from...