Edward Michael Durrell
Oct 6, 2023
Edward Michael Durrell, 75, of Windham, Maine, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023. Edward, fondly known to many as Mike, Ed, or Eddie, was born on October 10, 1947 to Mary (Conely) and Edward H. Durrell in Portland, Maine. After graduating from Portland High School, he served in the Army and was stationed at Bongrey Bay, Vietnam from 1968-1969....
James Edward Quinlan Sr.
Oct 5, 2023
Gorham, ME – James Edward Quinlan, Sr., 87 passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born November 16, 1935, in Windham, the son of William Quinlan and Ruth Durant Quinlan, and graduated from Windham High School Class of 1954. Eddie was a U.S. Army veteran, having served his country from...
Florence Bishop Libby
Oct 3, 2023
Westbrook, ME - Florence Bishop Libby passed on Tuesday, October 3rd, at Maine Medical Center at the age of None-of-Your-Business, with her loving husband by her side. The only child of Edward Bishop of Caribou, Maine and Clare Bosworth of Holyoke, Massachusetts, she was raised in the Pride's Corner neighborhood of Westbrook, where she was properly and thoroughly spoiled, although...
Katherine "Kitty" Stevenson
Oct 2, 2023
Katherine "Kitty" Stevenson (Maxwell) Katherine "Kitty" Stevenson, 81, of Westbrook, ME, passed away on October 2, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Kitty dedicated her life as a homemaker, creating a warm and loving environment for her family. She took great pride in finding fulfillment in the care and nurturing of her loved ones. The family...
Rita (Poirier) Lachance
Sep 26, 2023
Rita (Poirier) LaChance was born December 26, 1927 in Westbrook at her family home, where she would continue to live the first 80 years of her life. On May 22, 1948, she married her husband, Lewis LaChance. The couple welcomed four children together, Paul, Gerard, Armand, and Laura. Rita found passion in being a homemaker and raising her family. She...
Julia A Larrabee
Sep 26, 2023
Julia A Larrabee died peacefully in her sleep September 26, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born in So. Windham, Maine on October 31,1927. Julia began working in her teenage years and worked all the way through the mid 80's off and on in different types of jobs at places including a convenience store in south Windham, S.D...
Adrian Soto
Sep 21, 2023
Adrian Soto August 26, 1936 – September 21, 2023 Andy Soto, 87, of Standish, ME, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2023, at the Mercy Hospital in Portland, ME. Born on August 26, 1936, in Cuba, Andy immigrated to the United States with family and dedicated his life to serving others. Andy's journey began as a young boy attending St....
Shirley I. Bibber
Sep 18, 2023
Gorham, ME – Shirley I. Bibber, 86 of Gorham passed away peacefully Monday September 18, 2023 at her home with her family close by. She was born in Randolph, Vermont July 22, 1937 the daughter of Eugene Lewis and Doris Lillian (McElreavy) Duclos. Shirley is survived by the following members of her family, which include her husband of 58 years...
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...
