Morris Overby
Sep 18, 2023
Morris Overby, Sr. (Buck) passed away on Monday, September 18th at the age of 79 surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He is survived by his loyal and faithful wife Joyce Overby of 54 years. He is also survived by his daughter, Tina Cleveland (Adrian) Cleveland, Son Morris Overby Jr. (BJ), Grandchildren Kiarah (Warren) Cooper, Demonte Luter, Temperance...
Jodi Malo Phinney
Sep 16, 2023
Born during a thunderstorm on June 20, 1969 in Boothbay Harbor, ME to Jonice (Blagdon) and William Phinney, Jodi regaled her parents with her deep passion for life and unyielding curiosity from the start . A few years later, they welcomed Jodi's best friend and lifelong playmate, her sister, Tasha. Jodi and Tasha spent their youth playing beside the ocean...
Diana Ward
Sep 13, 2023
Diana Janet Ward of Windham, Maine, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, September 13, 2023, succumbing to the ravages of cancer. Known affectionately to many as "Lady Di," Diana was born in London, England, one of four sisters who called the Paddington area home. Her maiden name is Niderost, although she never knew her father Frederick, who is believed...
Eloise Edith Jasper
Sep 12, 2023
Biddeford, ME – Eloise Edith Jasper, 79 of Biddeford passed away September 12, 2023 at Southridge Living Center in Biddeford, Maine where she has resided for the last several years. She was born August 11, 1944 at The Osteopathic Hospital of Portland, Maine to Merwin V. and Lillian E. (Libby) Jasper. She graduated from Windham High School and went on...
William E. Young
Sep 12, 2023
Leesburg, FL—William E. Young (Bill) of Leesburg, Florida died September 12, 2023 from complications from liver failure. He was 69 years old. His wife was by his side as he drew his final breath. Bill was born on May 6, 1954 at Buxton-Hollis hospital in Maine the son of Robert W. and Eleanor (Hunt) Young who predeceased him. He attended...
Lucille Anette Leighton
Sep 10, 2023
Lucille Anette Leighton, 84, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after complications from heart failure. Lucille was born on October 26, 1938, to Henry and Aline Lavigne in Westbrook, Maine and was the youngest sibling with five brothers. Her mother passed away when she was very young, so she was raised...
Frederic A. Bliss Jr.
Sep 9, 2023
Gorham, ME – Frederic A. Bliss, Jr., 98 of Gorham died peacefully in his sleep Saturday September 9, 2023 at the Gorham House where he has resided for 3 years. He is survived by Catherine (Carter) Bliss, his wife of 74 years; daughters Susan Mahoney of Lakewood, Colorado and Amy Farrell and her husband Robert of Woodstock, Georgia; grandchildren Adam...
James M. Sanderson
Sep 8, 2023
James Milliken Sanderson November 3, 1936 - September 8, 2023 James (Jim) Milliken Sanderson, 86, died at his home in Gorham on September 8, 2023. Jim was born November 3, 1936, in Sanford, Maine to John Sanderson and Thelma Louise Bridges Sanderson of Newfield, Maine. He started school in Gorham, Maine but later moved to Richmond, Virginia, where he met...
Joseph H. Mottershead Jr.
Sep 8, 2023
Gorham, ME - Joseph Hyde Mottershead, 77 of Gorham passed away peacefully on Friday September 8, 2023 at Maine Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1946 in Portland, the son of Joseph Sr and Pauline Mottershead. Joe lived an active and adventurous life enjoying activities such as boating, offshore fishing, hunting, flying planes, competitive skeet shooting, motorcycling and other...
Blanche Wodka Alexander
Sep 4, 2023
Blanche Wodka Alexander RN, BSN, MSN, of Gorham, Maine made the decision to stay in the comfort of her home to leave this life on September 4 , 2023 surrounded by family and compassionate Northern Light Hospice Nurses. She was born in Montville, Connecticut on August 13, 1931, the daughter of Polish immigrants Kamilla Brokowski and Walter Stanley Wodka. She...
Deborah Jean Cutler
Sep 1, 2023
Deborah Jean Cutler passed away on September 1st, 2023 unexpectedly from complications caused by metastatic adenocarcinoma at the age of 63. She was born June 19th, 1960 to Kenneth and Betty Young in Utica, New York. She attended Whitesboro High School and Oswego State College. In her spare time growing up she was a competitive baton twirler and pageant contestant,...
Paul Leroy Parker Sr.
Sep 1, 2023
Paul Leroy Parker, Sr. passed away on September 1, 2023, after a long illness. He was born on September 23, 1939, to Archie A. Parker and Beatrice Pearl (Stewart) Parker. He grew up as the son of a Maine fish and wildlife professional and spent much of his childhood moving from fish hatchery to fish hatchery throughout the state. He...
Kathy Jean Connolly
Sep 1, 2023
Kathy (Barter) Connolly, age 78, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023, after a brief stay at Seaside Nursing Home in Portland, Maine. Born on December 15, 1944 to William and Johnnie Barter, Kathy married young and had two children, Collette and Kevin. Having a deep love of nature, Kathy enjoyed exploring the great outdoors while picking blueberries and gardening....
Nancy C Buxton
Aug 30, 2023
Nancy C. Buxton of Casco, Maine, age 78, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Maine Medical Center due to complications caused by pneumonia. She was born at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine on September 22, 1945. She was the daughter of Carl and Charlotte Rickett of Portland, Maine. Nancy spent her early years working at Ellis Paper Boy,...
Donald Louis Miller
Aug 30, 2023
Windham Donald Louis Miller, 83, died Wednesday August 30, 2023 at Market Square Healthcare in South Paris. He was born December 12, 1939 in Portland, a son of Louis and Bertha (Oliver) Miller. Don married Janice (Upton) Miller May 16, 1959, when they were both 19 years old. They were very devoted to each other and needed no one else...
Diane Marie Alward
Aug 30, 2023
Diane Marie Alward, 62, of Scarborough, passed away peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on August 14, 2023 with her loving daughter by her side after a courageous battle with Sneddon syndrome. She was born on February 17, 1961, in Portland, to Donald and Janet Alward. Diane grew up in Scarborough before moving to Limington in the late 1970's...
Rita D. Weimer
Aug 28, 2023
Gorham, ME – Rita D. Weimer, 83, of Gorham passed away peacefully Monday August 28, 2023 at the Gosnell Hospice House. She was born November 4, 1939 in Westbrook, Maine, the daughter of Charles Forrest and Nancy (Ballou) Dickinson and has resided in this area all of her life. She graduated from Scarborough High School and married George Weimer, Sr....
Jean Innis Jordan
Aug 23, 2023
Westbrook, Jean Innis Jordan, 97, died 8/23/2023 at St Andre Health Care in Biddeford with loved ones by her side. Jean was born 7/15/1926 at the Westbrook Hospital, the third child of John D Leavitt and Celeta J (Innis). As a young girl she helped serve her Dad's homemade ice cream in the family's store on Main St. Raymond Maine....
Anne Marie Leary
Aug 22, 2023
Windham Ann Marie Leary, aged 61, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday August 22, 2023. Born on June 12, 1962, in Stafford, CT, she was the beloved daughter of Wallace and Jeanne (Cyr) Cormier. Ann dedicated her career to the Bank of Boston, where she served as a branch manager. Following her banking career, she...
Rick Goss
Aug 21, 2023
"Gone Golfing" Westbrook, ME - Richard Paul Goss was born December 31, 1945, in Portland, the son of George and Dorothy {Gilloway} Goss. He attended Cheverus High School and played on their championship baseball team in 1961. He graduated from Manual High School in Peoria, Illinois and attended Southern Illinois University until 1966 when he joined the Marine Corps. Rick...
