Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Dorothy Pinette

Dorothy Pinette

Jul 3, 2024

South Portland, Dorothy "Dot" Guptill Pinette was born in Portland on January 06, 1931, to Joel and Etta Guptill. She grew up in a loving home with sisters Nellie, Beattie, Betty, Shirley and Phyllis and brothers Donald, Gene, John, and Bob. She graduated from Portland High School in 1949 where she met the true love of her life Roy Pinette....

Janice Jean Stultz

Janice Jean Stultz

Jul 2, 2024

Falmouth Janice Jean Stultz was 77 years old when she passed on July 2nd, 2024 at her home in Falmouth, Maine after a battle with a short illness. She was born on January 8, 1947, in Superior Wisconsin. Her parents were Leo LaVern Hughes and Gladys Helen Hughes. Janice graduated from Linton High School in 1965 and then from Jamestown...

John Crafts Merriman Jr.

John Crafts Merriman Jr.

Jun 29, 2024

John C. Merriman Jr., 73, from Gorham, ME, passed away peacefully on June 29th in the presence of family and friends. John was born on November 11, 1950 in Portland, ME to John C. Merriman Sr. and Dorothy Merriman (Jordan) as one of eight children. John lived in South Portland as a young child before moving to Gorham and graduating...

Randy James Randall

Randy James Randall

Jun 28, 2024

Randy James Randall, 59, died unexpectedly June 28, 2024, in Portland, after suffering a fatal tear in his aorta causing a massive stroke. Randy was surrounded by family at the time of his death. He was born in Portland, on August 17, 1964, the cherished son of Sandra D. Rogers (Lowe) and Gary J. Randall. Randy graduated from Deering High...

Gabriel Honore Irish

Gabriel Honore Irish

Jun 27, 2024

Gabriel Honore Irish, 49, of Brunswick, died unexpectantly on June 27, 2024. He was born on August 1, 1974 to Stephen Irish and Lorraine Roy. Gabriel graduated from Deering High School. He was briefly married to Kimberly Carignan and they had two children together, Matthew and Brianna. Gabriel always loved helping others when he was able. It brought him the...

Shirley Erickson

Shirley Erickson

Jun 27, 2024

Shirley Erickson passed away on June 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. She passed peacefully in her sleep. Shirley was born on October 5, 1933. She was the fourth of sixteen children born to Donald and Della Kenfield Miner, in Morrisville, Vermont. The family moved to Sebago Lake when she was nine years old. She has always had fond memories...

John Labrecque

John Labrecque

Jun 25, 2024

John Nason Labrecque Jr., 90, passed away at home in the early hours of June 25, 2024. His wife of 70 Years, Betty, was by his side. John was born and raised in North Gorham by his parents, John and Frances Labrecque. He attended Gorham schools; Levi Hall School, a one room schoolhouse through 6th grade, Frederick Robie School for...

Nicole Gagnon

Nicole Gagnon

Jun 24, 2024

Nicole "Nikki" Gagnon died unexpectedly on June 18th, 2024 in Westbrook, Maine at the age of 40. She was born on November 19, 1983 to parents, G. Henry, Jr. and June Gagnon in Washington, DC and moved to Maine with her family at age 2-1/2. She was a delightful child, artistic and creative, and a ray of sunshine to her...

Justin Robert Raschack

Justin Robert Raschack

Jun 22, 2024

Justin Robert Raschack (September 18, 1988 - June 22, 2024) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved child, Justin Raschack, who was taken from us too soon on June 22, 2024 at the age of 35. He was born in Portland, Maine on September 18, 1988 to Michelle (Langis) Christakis. He lived with his...

Mary Ellen Rogers

Mary Ellen Rogers

Jun 22, 2024

Westbrook Mary Ellen Rogers, 92, died Saturday June 22, 2024, in Portland at Maine Medical Center with her son Bill and his wife Louwana by her side. She was born November 11, 1931, in Portland, a daughter of William and Ida (Kimball) Scott. Mary grew up in Portland and attended local schools. She enjoyed a career as a CNA in...

Cheryl Pettingill

Cheryl Pettingill

Jun 21, 2024

Cheryl Pettingill, 77, of Casco passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024. Cheryl's greatest joy and fulfillment came from her family; they were not only her source of pride and motivation, but also the reason she lived her life with dedication to their well-being and success. For Cheryl, family was not just important—it was the very foundation of her happiness...

Craig Eric Sorenson

Craig Eric Sorenson

Jun 21, 2024

Craig Eric Sorenson, 62, passed away June 21st, 2024, at Windward Garden in Camden, ME. Craig was born March 25th, 1962, in Portland, ME to the late Richard and Sylvia Sorenson. Craig grew up in North Deering where he attended Deering High School. Everyone lovingly knew him as "the sheriff". Craig has a love for socialization and enjoyed partaking in...

Eleanor May Rollins

Eleanor May Rollins

Jun 21, 2024

Eleanor May (Varney) Rollins peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024 with her loving daughters by her side. She was born on October 19, 1932 in Windham, Maine, to Edgar and Myrtle (Hill) Varney. She was the youngest of eight siblings. Eleanor attended Windham Schools and on March 3, 1950 married John S Rollins. Together, they raised two daughters while...

Michael E Brown

Michael E Brown

Jun 19, 2024

Michael Edward Brown, 78, passed away on June 19, 2024, in Portland, Maine, the city where he was born on August 3, 1945. Michael's life was marked by his profound love for his family and his passion for animals, which he generously shared with his family. From his early years as a mechanic, becoming a butcher, to owning variety stores...

Adron Burl Baughman

Adron Burl Baughman

Jun 14, 2024

Adron Burl "Al" Baughman, 85, passed away June 14,2024. He was born March 5, 1939, in Richmond, West Virginia., to the late William and Geneva (Tracy) Baughman. At the age of 17, he joined the US Navy and was trained as an electrician, serving at Brunswick Naval Air Station, Brunswick, Me. Following his service time, he trained and became a...

John B. Alden

John B. Alden

Jun 13, 2024

John Burnham Alden passed away on June 13, 2024, in Gorham, Maine, at the age of 101, a great loss for everyone who knew him. He was born in Gorham, on September 19, 1922, son of Austin Albert Alden, and Grace Burnham Alden. He graduated from Gorham High School in 1940; and was a graduate of Gorham State Teachers College...

Alice S. Mains

Alice S. Mains

Jun 13, 2024

Gorham-Alice S. Mains, 89 passed away at the Gorham House on Thursday June 13, 2024, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 18, 1934 in a blizzard at Westbrook hospital. The daughter of Wilbur and Doris (Tapley) Smith. She graduated from Gorham High School in 1953.She lived in Gorham, all...

Charles Augustus Deroche

Charles Augustus Deroche

Jun 11, 2024

Charles Augustus DeRoche Sr, Gray ME, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Gray. He was born July 5th, 1932, to Mildred M. Brow. Charles joined the U.S. Army in 1952 during the Korea War. After his Honorable Discharge, Charles went to work for S. D. Warren where he retired after 40 years of service. In addition to his...

Robert Leblanc

Robert Leblanc

Jun 10, 2024

Robert A LeBlanc, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born in Westbrook on June 17, 1956, the son of Joseph W & Lorraine (Richard) LeBlanc. Bob graduated from Westbrook High School in 1974 and the University of Southern Maine in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Bob was the first...

Barbara Louise Ruby

Barbara Louise Ruby

Jun 10, 2024

BARBARA L. "BONNIE" RUBY CUMBERLAND, WINDHAM Barbara L. "Bonnie" Ruby, 83, passed away June 10, 2024, at home, with family by her side after a brief battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Portland, the daughter of the late Edwin R. and Virginia (Bradford) Low. Bonnie graduated from Deering High School in Portland Me, Class of 1959....