Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

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...

Mildred B (Gendrolis) Walker

Mildred B (Gendrolis) Walker

Feb 13, 2012

Mildred Brown Walker, of Portland passed away peacefully on February 13, 2012 at the Baldemero State Veteran's Home in Land O Lakes, Florida after a long illness. She was born on October 6, 1924 in Lewiston, the daughter of Marcella M. and John A. Gendrolis. She was a 1943 graduate of Portland High School, whereupon she enlisted in the U.S....

Lorena "Lori" Sprague

Lorena "Lori" Sprague

Feb 10, 2012

Lorena "Lori" Sprague, 60, of Elmwood St., Portland, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, at her home. She was born and raised in Portland, the daughter of Earl and Joan (Hayes) Miller.   She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.  She was kind and was always willing to help anyone in need.   Lori was predeceased by...

Richard Bearor

Richard Bearor

Feb 8, 2012

Richard Bearor, 76, of Westbrook, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 after a short but brave battle with kidney failure.  His loving wife of 53 years Elizabeth was by his side. Richard spent four years in the Air Force stationed at Hanscom Air Force Base in MA, where he met his wife Elizabeth.  They later moved...

Stephen L. Nicholas

Stephen L. Nicholas

Feb 5, 2012

Stephen L. Nicholas of Westbrook, died on Sunday Feb. 5, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough. He was born in Westbrook, Sept. 13, 1942, the son of Rebecca and Louis Nicholas. Steve graduated from Westbrook High School in 1960 and attended Fort Kent University. He married Theresa McGrath on June 10, 1967. Steve was a long tme employee of...

Stanley B. Goff

Stanley B. Goff

Jan 31, 2012

Stanley B. Goff, 69, of Wakefield Dr., East Waterboro, formerly of Westbrook, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. He was born in Portland, the son of Stanley and Florence (Haley) Goff.  Stan worked for the Westbrook Fire Department for 26 years retiring as Captain.  He also served as Captain of Westbrook's Engine 1 Call Company, and worked for...

Paul A Chretien

Paul A Chretien

Jan 30, 2012

Paul A. Chretien, 66, of Westbrook died Monday, January 30, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Westbrook, the son of Albert and Marion Libby Chretien. He was raised and educated in Westbrook. He served in the Navy from 1966 to 1968 aboard the USS Plymouth Rock. He later graduated from the Portland School of Fine and Applied Art...

Rolande Blanche Vail

Rolande Blanche Vail

Jan 26, 2012

Rolande Blanche Vail, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, at Somerset Rehabilitation & Living Center, Bingham, Maine. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of  Eugene and Jacqueline (Gregoire) Hebert Sr..  She graduated from Westbrook High School and later worked at McClellan's Five and Dime, Berson's Clothing Store, S.D. Warren Paper Co., Vail's Texaco Station, and Data...

Newton G. Curtis

Newton G. Curtis

Jan 20, 2012

Newton Curtis Sr. died peacefully on Jan.20, 2012 at the Maine Veterans home in Scarborough. He was born in Mars Hill on Sept. 11, 1918, the son of George R. and Inez Beal Curtis. (The day the Red Sox won the World Series). He lived to see them win it 2 more times. He was a recipient of the Purple...

Roman J. Trzenska

Roman J. Trzenska

Jan 18, 2012

Westbrook, Roman J. Trzenska died peacefully on January 18, 2012 at the Maine Veteran's Home in Scarborough.  He was born in Westbrook, ME on August 9th, 1925.  A son of Marcel Frank and Mary Gladys Trzenska.  Roman was educated in Westbrook Schools.  He worked at S.D. Warren Co. for 44 + years. He joined U.S. Navy in July 1943 and...

Frances Winther Webb

Frances Winther Webb

Jan 16, 2012

Frances Winther Webb, 93, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012, at the Barron Center in Portland. She was born and raised in Westbrook, the daughter of Christian and Christina (Winther) Nielsen. When she was younger she worked for a short time at the S. D. Warren Paper Co., McClellan's Department Store, and at Haven's Candy. Frances was a member...

Richard R Bernier

Richard R Bernier

Jan 16, 2012

WESTBROOK - Richard (Dick) Roland Bernier, 75 years old, died peacefully with family by his side after a 35 year struggle with heart disease. Dick served an Honorable and Faithful Active 24 year military career with the U.S. Marines. During his tour of duty, Dick distinguished himself as a flight simulator instructor.  Following his retirement Dick worked for Data General  ...

Vincent P Lebel

Vincent P Lebel

Jan 8, 2012

Portland _ Vincent P. Lebel, passed away Monday Jan. 8 in his home at the age of 85. He was born in Westbrook, the son of Semeon and Lucy Lefebvre Lebel. He had resided in Portland most of his life. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a Master Gunnery Sgt. With 22 years of dedicated service. He received...

Constance Fogg

Constance Fogg

Jan 3, 2012

Constance B. Fogg, 81, of Conway, NH, formerly of Westbrook, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 in Conway, NH. She was born in Bridgton, ME, the daughter of Walter and Esther (Kelly) McClure and raised in Westbrook. Connie worked as a C.N.A. for several local nursing homes, including the Barron Center in Portland, the Casco Inn, and the...

John J Kenny Sr.

John J Kenny Sr.

Jan 3, 2012

John J. Kenny Sr., 62, of West Pleasant St., Westbrook, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born in Portland, the son of Almas and Prudence (Merrill) Kenny.  John was raised in So. Portland and graduated from South Portland High School.  He later served in the U.S....