Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Jetta L. Watts-Smith

Jetta L. Watts-Smith

Jul 1, 2012

Jetta Watts-Smith, 81, of Westbrook, passed away Sunday, July 01, 2012 at the Barron Center. She was born in Lubec Maine, the daughter of Walter and Mildred (Lovatt) Small. She was raised on Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick Canada.  After graduating from Grand Manan School, Jetta moved to Portland ME to attend nursing school at Maine General, graduating in 1952....

Norma E. Doody

Norma E. Doody

Jun 28, 2012

Norma E. Doody, 88, of Carlson St., Westbrook, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 with her family by her side. She was born in Hanover, NH, the daughter of Jerry and Augusta (Pike) Relihan.  She was raised in Wilder, VT and So. Waterford, ME.   Norma graduated from Bridgton Academy. She served in the Women's Army Corp. during World War II.  ...

Eugene Leconte Jr.

Eugene Leconte Jr.

Jun 27, 2012

Eugene F. LeConte, 84, went home to his God on June 27, 2012. He was born on 05/18/1928, the 5th child of Hazel Landry and Eugene LeConte Sr, of Westbrook, ME.  He grew up here and was educated in the Westbrook School System.  He also served in the USMC during the Korean Conflict and upon discharge returned home to Westbrook...

Debra M. Harnois

Debra M. Harnois

Jun 27, 2012

Debra Marie Harnois, 60, of Westbrook passed away at St. Joseph's Manor on June 27, 2012 after a brief illness.  Daughter to Irene and Robert Harnois, Debbie was born on December 6, 1951.  She had two brothers, Robert Harnois Jr. and Ronald Harnois.  Debbie was a graduate of Westbrook High School. Debbie was employed by St. Joseph's Manor in the...

Fabbio (Bob) P Ricci

Fabbio (Bob) P Ricci

Jun 17, 2012

Fabbio (Bob) Ricci, 73, passed away at his home Sunday, June 17, 2012, after a long illness. He was born in Portland, the son of John and Antoinette Ricci.  He attended Westbrook schools.  Bob worked at Briggs Refrigeration for many years before operating his own refrigeration business.  He enjoyed yard sales and flea markets. He was predeceased by his mother...

Joan H (Grant) Labbe

Joan H (Grant) Labbe

Jun 16, 2012

Joan H. Grant Greeley Labbe, 79, of Conant St. Westbrook, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 at a Portland hospital. She was brought up and raised in Gorham's Corner in Portland, the daughter of Andrew and Helen (Geary) Grant.  Joan graduated from the Cathedral High School with honors. She and her husband Gerard owned and operated French Town Variety and...

Alban P. Bilodeau

Alban P. Bilodeau

Jun 14, 2012

Alban (Ben) Bilodeau, 79, of Saco St., passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at St. Joseph Manor after a long illness. He was born inWestbrook, January 31, 1933, the son of Armand and Eva Lavoie Bilodeau.  He lived in Westbrook all his life and went to Westbrook schools. He was a communicant of St. Hyacinth Church.  Alban served in the...

Robert J Carrier

Robert J Carrier

Jun 10, 2012

Windham – Robert Joseph Carrier, 62, of River Rd. passed away on June 10, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough, with his family and friends by his side, following a long struggle with cancer and other health issues. Robert was born in Portland, Maine on March 27, 1950 to J. Robert and Theresa Arsenault Carrier. Robert attended St. Hyacinth...

Patrick J. Maloney

Patrick J. Maloney

Jun 6, 2012

Standish – Patrick Joseph Maloney, 50 of Park Ave., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 6, 2012.   Patrick was born on St. Patrick's Day - March 17, 1962 in Portland to Donald E. Maloney Sr. & Anne Marie Maloney.  He attended Cathedral Grammar School becoming an altar boy and singing in the choir.  He graduated from Bonny Eagle High School in...

Edward Lester Carignan

Edward Lester Carignan

May 31, 2012

GORHAM — Edward Carignan died at home, and is now with our Lord, on Thursday, May 31, 2012, after an eight month battle with pancreatic cancer.       He was born in Portland on June 7, 1948, to Lester Carignan and Joyce Bowden. He went to South Portland schools, and starting at the age of 15, worked a series of jobs, including...

Demetra C. Nash

Demetra C. Nash

May 31, 2012

Demetra C. Nash, 78, of Windham, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine. She was born and raised in Boston, the daughter of Peter and Martha Chantiles.   After several years working at Metcalf and Eddy Engineers, she spent the next twenty years raising her three children and volunteering with Scouts.   She worked for...

Randall S. Rafuse

Randall S. Rafuse

May 27, 2012

Scarborough – Randall S. Rafuse, 65, of Buck St. Gorham, passed away Sunday, May 27, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice Center. He was born in Framingham, MA., the son of Warren S. and Louise Balkam Pisciotta Rafuse. He was raised and educated in Fitchburg and Gardner, MA. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 4 years. Randy had been...

Theodore L. Cross

Theodore L. Cross

May 25, 2012

Gorham – Theodore L. Cross, 87, died at the Gorham House on Friday May 25. Born on November 11, 1924, he was the son of Lambert and Katherine Cross of Concord, N.H. His family visited Bar Harbor seasonally when he was young, which figured in his reminisces. He married Angela Gaudreau of Westbrook on Nov.24, 1947. Most of his employment...

Michael C. Barrett

Michael C. Barrett

May 25, 2012

Westbrook – Michael C. Barrett, 59, of Ashleigh Lane Standish, died unexpectedly Friday May 25. He was born in Machias,  the son of Francis Harold and Gloria Pitts Barrett. He was raised in Sebago Lake Village, and attended Bonney Eagle High School. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps. Mike had been employed by the Shurtleff Co. for many...

Carol Sue (Perdue) Fortin

Carol Sue (Perdue) Fortin

May 24, 2012

Carol  S. Fortin, 60 Westbrook Carol S. Fortin, of 345 Saco Street, Westbrook passed away suddenly on May 24, 2012.  She was born on December 6, 1951 the daughter of Edward and Betty Purdue of Avon, Illinois. For the past 10 years, Carol worked at Hannaford Supermarket in South Portland in the Produce Department.  Lately she worked at the Customer...

William G. Annis

William G. Annis

May 24, 2012

HollisCenter – William G. Annis, 75, of Deerwander Rd., died peacefully, Thursday May 24, with his wife Therese and daughter Christine at his side. He was born in Westbrook April 22, 1937, the son of Harley and Ruth Guimond Annis. He was raised in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook High School. After graduation, he worked at Dana Warp Mill, until...

Paul Marshall Berry

Paul Marshall Berry

May 21, 2012

Paul Marshall Berry, 83, of Liza Harmon Drive, Westbrook, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at a Portland hospital. He was born in Boston, MA the son of Charles and Louise Hart Berry and lived in cities along the Eastern Seaboard.   Paul worked as a credit manager for discount stores including Lindemeyer and Northeast Graphics.  He also owned and operated...

Julie Ann Earley

Julie Ann Earley

May 20, 2012

Julie Ann Earley, 54, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the Gosnell Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born in Portland, the daughter of James and Patricia (Peterson) Earley.  She was raised in Westbrook where she attended local schools.  She later attended Pierre's Beauty School.   She worked in sales at several different retail stores...

Constance Marie Lestage

Constance Marie Lestage

May 18, 2012

Constance (Connie) Marie (Gallupe) Lestage, 74, of Anthoine Rd., Windham, died unexpectedly at her home after she courageously conquered her battle with lung cancer. She was married to Maurice Lestage for over 25 years and they raised seven children together. She was born in Blaine, the daughter of Ruel and Cleo (Corey) Gallupe and attended Portland schools. Mom set an...

Richard A. Harvey

Richard A. Harvey

May 15, 2012

Richard A. Harvey, 72, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Westbrook, the son of Valdor and Doris (Jeffreys) Harvey.  He graduated from Westbrook High School in 1957, where he excelled in basketball and baseball. He retired as a Supervisor after thirty-five years of employment with S.D. Warren Paper...