Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
William "Bill" G. Dion
Feb 29, 2024
After a life well-lived, William "Bill" G. Dion passed away on February 29th, 2024 at the age of 79 after a short illness. He was born October 3, 1944 in Westbrook, Maine to parents Camille and Marjorie (Peters) Dion. Here he grew up with his three siblings working in the family store, Dion's Market. After graduating from Westbrook High School...
Karl Hamilton
Feb 28, 2024
Karl Crummet "K.C." Hamilton, 84, of Gray, passed away at home on February 28th , 2024 surrounded by his loving family. K.C was born in Saco on November 21, 1939 to Karl and Helen (Crummet) Hamilton. K.C grew up in Bars Mills with his parents and four siblings. He never met a stranger and always "knew a guy" for any...
Nancy Kenty
Feb 27, 2024
Nancy Alexander Kenty, 88, of Gorham, passed away from cancer on February 27. She faced this challenge, just like all other challenges in her life with faith, grace and strength. Nancy was born on October 8th, 1935 in St. Albans, Vermont and was raised on a dairy farm in Georgia, Vermont, which she referred to as "just down the road...
Judy A. Bennett
Feb 27, 2024
Judy J. Bennett, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 27, 2024 at the age of 71. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments Judy was a dedicated member of the Eagles Auxiliary, serving as the State Madam President from 2019 to 2021. She spent countless hours attending local, state, regional, and...
Therese Marie Bernier Burns
Feb 23, 2024
Therese Marie Bernier Burns, 65, of Windham Maine, passed surrounded by her family on 2/23/24. She was born in Portland ME to L. Philip Bernier and Patricia Ann (White) Bernier. She graduated from Westbrook High School, received her BS from UM Farmington, her MS from USM, and studied for her doctorate in education at Walden University. Therese was a teacher...
Nancy Sawyer
Feb 22, 2024
PORTLAND - Nancy Sawyer, 84, died peacefully in her home February 22, 2024 after several years of declining health. Born November 5, 1939 to Oressa and Frank Pride and raised in Windham. She later moved to Portland to her cozy in-law apartment at her son's house. She enjoyed helping out with the grandchildren and watching out over the neighborhood. Her...
Joann Marie Heffron
Feb 21, 2024
Joann M. Wilson Heffron, of Gorham, Maine, passed away and into the arms of Jesus on February 21, 2024. She was born in Portland, ME. the daughter of Godfrey and Lucienne Mercier, and graduated from Westbrook High School. On September 22, 1962, Joanne married her high school sweetheart, Keith A. Wilson. They were married until his death on December 22,...
Linda Alexander
Feb 21, 2024
Linda Merlene (Jensen) Alexander, 83, of Raymond passed away at home on February 21, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in Portland, Maine on May 21,1940, the daughter of Leroy N.O. Jensen and Rheta A. Rumery .Linda was a proud member of the Deering High School class of 1958. Go Rams! She was a worthy advisor of...
Walter Cragin
Feb 21, 2024
Walter K. Cragin, 78, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 with his family by his side. He was the husband of Anna L. Cragin, with whom he shared over 45 years of marriage. Born on August 25, 1945 in Westbrook, Maine, Walter was the son of the late Ernest and Mary Kimball Cragin. Walter was raised...
David Chessey
Feb 21, 2024
David Pierre Chessey, 76, of Portland, Maine passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024. Son of Sylvia M Douglass and George E Chessey, he was born September 5, 1947 in Patuxent River, MD, the only son in a family of seven. His childhood was an idyllic time in his life, which he recalled fondly. His uncles and father taught him...
Janet Lyda Stover
Feb 21, 2024
Janet Lyda Stover passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on April 27, 1932, in Portland, Janet dedicated her life to the care and well-being of others. Throughout her distinguished nursing career, Janet's compassion took her across the globe, where she provided care and comfort to those in need as well as played tourist...
Gary T Moore
Feb 20, 2024
Steep Falls, Maine -- Gary T. Moore, 73 passed away Tuesday February 20, 2024 at Maine Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1950, in Portland the son of Richard and Ruth (Pratt) Moore, graduated from Falmouth High School in June of 1968. In the fall of 1968, Gary enlisted in the U.S Army and served his country during the...
Denise M. Thomas
Feb 18, 2024
Denise Marie "Mimi" Thomas (née Allen), 66, of Raymond, ME. passed away at home on February 18, 2024. She was born on December 14, 1957, in Newark, NJ. Denise, known to her loved ones as "Mimi," devoted 37 years to serving as an International Flight Attendant for US Airways. She lived in Revere, MA for many years before meeting her...
Ethel P. Lawrence
Feb 18, 2024
Ethel Phyllis (Lucas) Lawrence passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the age of 102 years. Ethel was predeceased by her daughter Gail, son Larry , granddaughter Carrie Boudreau and her husband of 81 years, Ralph. She is survived by son Bruce E. Lawrence and wife Eliza , daughter Linda L. Boudreau and husband Glenn, several...
Christine Southard
Feb 18, 2024
Christine W. Southard 1961-2024 Christine W. Southard passed away in her home surrounded by her family just before midnight on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Christine was born in 1961 to Stanley and Mary Waterman of North Haven, Maine. "Tina" spent her youth on the island playing basketball, going on Sunday picnics, and spending time in and around the ocean. She...
Phyllis Marie Twitchell
Feb 17, 2024
Phyllis M Twitchell – Scarborough -Phyllis M Twitchell, 81, passed away on February 17, 2024 surrounded by family at Scarborough Terrace. She was born August 25, 1942 in Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Harold B. Price and Leslia M (Griffin) Price. Phyllis graduated from Deering High School, class of 1960. In 1962 she married the love of her...
Barbara Ann Dyke
Feb 17, 2024
Barbara Ann (Wentworth) Dyke, 89, of Westbrook, passed away on February 17, 2024. She was born in Portland, Maine on February 1 st , 1935 to parents Edward R. Wentworth and Laurice (Rogerson) Wentworth, Morin. Barbara had one sister, Marie. As a young child, Barbara's family lived in Westbrook. Barbara's father died of acute appendicitis when she was just four...
Steven E Plowman
Feb 16, 2024
Gorham Steven E. Plowman, 69, died Friday, February 16, 2024, at Maine Medical Center. He was born September 14, 1954, in Portland, and was one of five children to Maurice and Veronica Plowman. Steve grew up in Scarborough/Gorham and graduated from Gorham High School in 1972. He served his country for over 27 years in the Air Force with the...
Doris Eleanor Hansen
Feb 15, 2024
Windham - Doris (Dottie) S. Hansen went home to be with the lord on February 15, 2024, with her loving family by her side. A family that adored her all 97 years. The daughter of Ernest H. Smart and Marion Strout Smart, born August 15, 1926. She was a direct descendant of the first settlers of Portland and Peaks Island....
Robert Nelson
Feb 12, 2024
Standish, Maine - Robert Scott Nelson, "Rob" 54 of Standish passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday February 12, 2024 at his home. He was born April 10, 1969 in Portland, Maine. Rob was the son of Esther E. Varney Nelson of Standish and the late Eugene Nelson of Windham. Rob graduated from Windham High School Class of 1987. After...


