Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Robert D. Mckinley

Robert D. Mckinley

Apr 6, 2012

Robert D. McKinley, 82, of Spring St., Westbrook, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 06, 2012, at the Mercy Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Westbrook, the son of Arthur and Louise (Wentworth) McKinley.  He was raised in Westbrook by his grandparents and graduated from Westbrook High School.  He served in the Military Police in...

James A. "Jimmy" Nilsen

James A. "Jimmy" Nilsen

Mar 31, 2012

Portland – James Alan "Jimmy" Nilsen, 49, died unexpectedly Saturday March 31. He was born in Portland, the son of Nels and Sharon Zemla Nilsen. Jimmy grew up in Westbrook, in the home his parents still live in today. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He graduated from Westbrook High School in 1982. He recently reconnected with his...

Claire L. (Jacques) Mauney

Claire L. (Jacques) Mauney

Mar 29, 2012

Westbrook – Claire L. Mauney, 81, passed away Thursday March 29, at Springbrook Health Care. She was born in Woonsocket, R.I., the daughter of Alfred and Ida Girouard Jacques. She grew up in the Greater Portland area with her sister and 2 brothers and resided in Westbrook for many years. Claire's early career began as a bank teller at Westbrook...

Alice Loretta St. Pierre

Alice Loretta St. Pierre

Mar 29, 2012

Westbrook – Alice L. St.Pierre, 103, of Portland Center for Assisted Living and formerly of Longfellow Place, Westbrook, passed away Thursday March 29, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice. She was born Sept.23, 1908, the daughter of Alfred Sr. and Fedelise Rousseau   St. Pierre. In her lifetime, she worked at Dana Warp Mill and later went on to open her own...

Carroll A. Crimmin

Carroll A. Crimmin

Mar 28, 2012

Carroll "Red" Crimmin passed away peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Wednesday March 28, with his wife Micki and daughter Ida by his side and went home to be with the Lord. He was born on March 25th 1929 to Mildred and Carroll Crimmin in South Portland where he was raised and attended South Portland schools. His last...

Otis P. Fogg

Otis P. Fogg

Mar 27, 2012

Otis P. Fogg, 80, of Conway, NH, formerly of Westbrook, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Maine Medical Center. He was born in East Wynn, ME, the son of Perley and Tessie Fogg.  He was raised in Portland and graduated from Portland High School.  He served in the US Navy during the Korean War.  Otis worked for Sebago Moc...

Edward A. Dunn Iii

Edward A. Dunn Iii

Mar 26, 2012

Edward A. Dunn III, 52, of Pine View Rd., passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012 at his home after a long illness. He was born in Portland, the son of Edward A. and Dawn M. (Haycock) Dunn Jr.  He was raised in Westbrook and attended Westbrook schools.   Ed worked for Fairchild Semiconductor for 33 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping,...

John P. Malick

John P. Malick

Mar 23, 2012

John P. Malick Sr.,  88, of Ennis St., passed away peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2012, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. John was born in Weirton, WV, the son of Robert and Theresa (Verbanic) Malick.  He attended school in West Virginia.   He was a caddy for many years at Williams Country club in Weirton, WV and had dreams of...

Thomas Michael Charest

Thomas Michael Charest

Mar 20, 2012

Westbrook – Thomas ( Tommy ) Michael Charest, 56, of Ridge Rd. passed away Tuesday March 20, 2012, at his home. He was born in Westbrook, the son of Omer and Lea Fecteau Charest. Tom attended the Woodfords School & Community Partners. He worked in several businesses, the last being Wise Paper Co. Tom was very devoted to his church,...

James William Foye

James William Foye

Mar 15, 2012

Westbrook – Many lost an amazing man when James William Foye passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of March 15, 2012. Jim fought a brave battle with cancer right until the end. Devoted husband, father, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend, Jim was born on July 6, 1959 in Portland and was a lifelong resident of Westbrook.  ...

Steven R Linscott

Steven R Linscott

Mar 15, 2012

Linscott, Steven Roy – 66, of Westbrook. In Westbrook  March 15, 2012. Graveside Services with Military Honors, will take place Friday March 23, at 10:00 a.m. at Forest City Cemetery 232 Lincoln St. South Portland. Arrangements by the Blais & Hay Funeral Home 35 Church St. Westbrook.

John E. Swett Sr.

John E. Swett Sr.

Mar 14, 2012

Westbrook – John E. Swett Sr. 82, of Franklin St. passed away Wednesday March 14, at the Springbrook Health Care. He was born in Westbrook, the son of Robert A. and Leona Richard Swett Sr.. John was raised, educated and lived all of his life in Westbrook. He was a 1950 graduate of Westbrook High School. John served in the...

George Richard Johnson

George Richard Johnson

Mar 7, 2012

George Richard Johnson, 74, formerly of South Portland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, after a long illness. He was born in Portland, the son of Stanley and Eleanor (McDonald ) Johnson.  He was raised in Portland and graduated from Deering High School. He worked for Merrill's Transport Co. for 30 years before retiring.  He enjoyed NASCAR ,  ...

Pamela A (Pierce) Mackie

Pamela A (Pierce) Mackie

Mar 4, 2012

Gorham- Pamela Ann (Pierce) Mackie 57 of Gorham died peacefully on March 4th 2012 with her family by her side, after a short courage battle with leukemia. She was born on June 24, 1955 to Jeannette M Smith and William A Pierce of Cape Elizabeth. Pam attended school in Cape Elizabeth. Pam is survived by her husband of 25 years,...

John Paul Tremblay

John Paul Tremblay

Mar 2, 2012

John Paul Tremblay, left this world to be with the Lord on Friday, March 2, 2012. John Paul was born in Portland on June 24, 1927, the son of Romeo and Rebecca (Ouellette) Tremblay.  He attended Portland schools and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.   He worked for Bailey Auto in Portland for several years, transferring to...

Sylvia N. Nelson

Sylvia N. Nelson

Mar 1, 2012

Sylvia N. Nelson, 86, of Gorham passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012 the Gorham House. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of Hans and Amelia (Sorenson) Nelson.   She was raised in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1942.  She also attended Northeastern Business School in Portland.  She married Kenneth Nelson in 1947 and they settled in Portland...

Keith E Gaudet Sr.

Keith E Gaudet Sr.

Feb 29, 2012

Keith Gaudet Sr. 69, of Saco St. Westbrook, went home to be with his lord on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Maine Medical Center. He was born in Rumford, ME, the son of Terrance and Henrietta (Conrad) Gaudet.   He was raised in So. Portland where he was a communicant of Holy Cross Church and served as a Eucharistic Minister...

Richard H. Hebert

Richard H. Hebert

Feb 25, 2012

Windham – Richard H. Hebert, 57, passed away peacefully, at the Gosnell Hospice in Scarborough on Saturday Feb. 25, with his loving family by his side. He fought a yearlong battle against cancer with strength, courage and dignity. Richard was born in Portland on 11/19/1954 to Hubert and Marilyn Cummings Hebert. He attaended Westbrook Schools and graduated from Westbrook High...

Robert L Harnois Sr.

Robert L Harnois Sr.

Feb 21, 2012

Robert L. Harnois, 91, of Main Street, Westbrook passed away peacefully in his home on February 21, 2012.   A life long resident of Westbrook, he was born here, December 12, 1920, one of eight children.  Robert was the only son of John and Elizabeth (Smith) Harnois.  He was a proud brother of seven sisters. He graduated from Westbrook High School...

Eugene D. Dunn

Eugene D. Dunn

Feb 18, 2012

Eugene D. "Grampy" Dunn, 65, of Bracket St., Westbrook, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at the Mercy Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Eugene and Eileen (Hutchinson) Dunn.   He lived in New York and Virginia before moving to Maine in 1985.  Eugene retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. While...