Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
Joanne Brochu Fecteau
Jun 27, 2013
Joanne Bertha (Brochu) Fecteau, 71, of Dunnellon FL, formerly of Steep Falls ME, died Thursday June 27, peacefully after a long illness. She was raised in South Windham the daughter of Florence and Henry Brochu. She lived most of her life in Steep Falls with her family. Former co-owner of Fecteau Novelties, Joanne was a card player, avid gardener and...
Theresa P. (Lestage) Robichaud
Jun 25, 2013
Theresa P. Robichaud, 86, of Preble St. South Portland, formerly of Westbrook, died Tuesday June 25, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough. She was born in Westbrook the daughter of Zepherin and Melanie Valcourt Lestage. She was raised, educated and resided in Westbrook for most of her life. Theresa had been employed by the S. D. Warren Co. for...
Conrad A. Leconte
Jun 25, 2013
Conrad A. LeConte passed away peacefully on June 25th at the Hospice/Palliative Care Facility in Togus, after a brief illness with his daughter and her husband at his side. He was born in 1921 in Westbrook and was the eldest son of 10 children born to Eugene and Hazel (Landry) LeConte of Westbrook. He graduated from Westbrook High School in...
Eva M. (Boivin) Marier
Jun 20, 2013
Eva Boivin Marier,101 years young, passed away peaceably June 20, 2013. Born in Lancaster, NH, Eva was one of 14 children born to Arthur and Emma Boivin. Her family shortly thereafter made the move to Quebec, Canada and later settled in Westbrook, ME. While in church, she met her husband of 66 years, Rene Marier. While Rene traveled the globe...
Mary Donnell (Fitzsimmons) Tibbetts
Jun 19, 2013
Portland – Mary D. Tibbetts, 55, Of 10 Congress Square, died unexpectedly Wednesday June 19, in her home. She was born in Lewiston, the daughter of Donald R. and Lucy M. Harris Fitzimmins. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Tibbetts II and brother Richard Fitzsimmons. She is survived by her mother Lucy of Portland, sons Lawrence G. Tibbetts III...
Frank H Hobbs
Jun 18, 2013
Frank Henry Hobbs Jr., 70, of Gorham, ME born to the late Frank H. and Elizabeth A. Hobbs Sr., passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at the Gosnell Hospice House from Alzheimer's Disease, surrounded by his family. Frank graduated from South Portland High School in 1961. He graduated from MCI, University of Maine at Orono, and New England Institute. He...
Sherri Dionne-Kelley
Jun 17, 2013
Sherri Dionne-Kelley, 45 Sherri Dionne-Kelley, 45, Westbrook, quietly passed away on June 17, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. She attended Van Buren High School and graduated from USM with an associate degree in business. Sherri had a tremendous heart, generous and giving. Her greatest blessings were enjoying her four boys and endearing friendships. Her passions in life were...
Joann V Greenlaw
Jun 15, 2013
Joann V. Greenlaw, 63, of Scarborough, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013, at a Portland hospital. Her determination and resilience have been an inspiration to those who know and love her. She was born and raised in South Portland, graduating from South Portland High School. She later attended the University of Southern Maine where she received her Bachelor of Social...
Rene P Drouin
Jun 12, 2013
Rene P. Drouin, 80, of North Windham, entered into eternal peace and the love of God's care on June 12 surrounded by his family. Rene will be remembered as a versatile athlete during his youth and was awarded "Mr. Westbrook" for his athleticism in 1948. In his mid-life, he was an avid angler, outdoorsman, and 'jack of all trade'. Rene...
Antonia B. (Bettez) Verrill
Jun 10, 2013
Westbrook – Antonia B. Verrill, 86, of Longfellow St., passed away Monday June 10, at home with her daughter by her side. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Letarte Bettez. She was raised, educated and resided in Westbrook all of her life. Antonia had been employed by the S. D. Warren Co. and later for...
Dorothy F. Malinowski
Jun 10, 2013
Dorothy F. Malinowski, 91, formerly of Westbrook, passed away Monday June 10, at the Barron Center, with her family by her side. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of Raymond and Bernice Larrabee Jordan. Dorothy was raised, educated and lived in Westbrook for most of her life. Her family was her greatest enjoyment in her life. She loved to...
Warren Philip Esty
Jun 4, 2013
Warren "Phil" Esty, 86 of Westbrook passed away Tuesday June 4, 2013 peacefully at his home surrounded by his friends and family. Phil was born January 18, 1927 son of Blanche and Hiram Esty, and spent his entire life in the state of Maine. He spent the last 12 years living in a residence with Community Partners. During the past...
Dorothy L Wellman
Jun 4, 2013
Dorothy L. Wellman, 98.5, left this world on June 4, 2013 at Mercy Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Westbrook on November 5, 1914, she was the only child of Henry Dickinson Leighton and Mildred "Phoebe" Hulit Leighton. She graduated from Westbrook High School and Westbrook Junior College, Class of 1936. She was a medical secretary for a local...
Erlene C (Estes) Mccormick
May 29, 2013
Erlene C. McCormick, 67, of Maple Dr., Gorham, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the River Ridge Center in Kennebunk. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of Merton and Evelyn (Shaw) Estes. She graduated from Westbrook High School. She worked for Fairchild, Mammoth Mart, the Department of Human Services, and Work Opportunities in Portland before retiring in 2006....
Joyce Rosalie (Elward) Reynolds
May 28, 2013
Joyce Rosalie Reynolds, 60 years old, passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends in Sebago on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Joyce was born January 29, 1953 in Portland to proud parents, the late Ada and Lawrence Elward. She is survived by her life companion Muriel Gentley, sister Pauline Marchant, daughter Lindsey and her husband Vincent Loscalzo, as...
Katherine M. Marshall
May 23, 2013
Portland – Katherine Marie Marshall, 43, of Bates Ct. died unexpectedly Thursday May 23. She was born in Miami Beach, FL., the daughter of Gale and Colleen Cox Marshall. At the age of 5 Katherine's family moved to Westbrook, where she has resided most of her life. She was a 1987 graduate of Westbrook High School. She is survived by...
Mary Dorothy Martin
May 19, 2013
M. Dorothy Martin, 82, of Westbrook, passed away on Sunday, May 19th. A life-long resident of Westbrook, she was born here, the daughter of John and Mary (Gallant) Martin. She graduated Westbrook High School in 1949 where she was the captain and star player on the championship basketball team that year. Mary worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield for 32...
Paul W Haskell
May 8, 2013
Paul Haskell, 69, of Westbrook, passed away at his home, Wednesday, May 08, 2013. He was born in Portland, the son of Robert and Iris (Collins) Haskell. Paul worked for White Brothers Construction for many years. Paul was a past member of the Westbrook Eagles. He enjoyed spending time at Bug Light in So. Portland. He is survived by his...
Kenneth A Luce
May 5, 2013
Kenneth A. Luce, 92, formerly of Westbrook, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Sunday May 5, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born in Benton, the son of Edmond and Ethel (Elliott) Luce. Kenneth worked at the S.D. Warren Paper Co. for many years retiring in 1982. Kenneth was a member of the Reserve Officer's...
Lillian L. (Merrill) Ricker
May 1, 2013
Westbrook - Lillian L. Merrill Ricker, 74, of Bridgton Rd., daughter of George and Louise Merrill, died unexpectedly Wednesday May 1, at her home. A lifelong resident of Westbrook, she attended local schools and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1956. Lillian drove a school bus for the City of Westbrook for over 40 years. She is survived by a...


