Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Kathy Jean Connolly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Anne Hall

Anne Hall

Aug 20, 2023

Westbrook, ME – Anne Hall, 93, passed away Sunday August 20, 2023 at Maine Medical Center. In recent years she had been living at the Stroudwater Lodge Senior Living Facility in Westbrook. Anne was born April 18, 1930 in Sanford, Maine. She was the only child of G. Edwin and Margaret (Durgin) Bridges and resided in Maine all of her...

Valeria Mavis Gordon

Valeria Mavis Gordon

Aug 19, 2023

Valeria Mavis Gordon passed at home with her son, James and his wife Heather on Saturday August 19, 2023. Valerie fought a courageous fight with breast cancer for a second time. Born Valeria Mavis Rogers on September 13, 1932 to the late Barent Elmer Rogers and Florence Belle Mahr. Val was born in Jupiter, New Brunswick Canada. Later in her...

Laura Mary Carver

Laura Mary Carver

Aug 18, 2023

Laura Mary Carver of Gorham, Maine went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 18th with beloved daughter Delphine and her son-in-law Gregg by her side. Born at home in Bristol, CT, on July 2, 1938, the second of four children. The foundation of her life was a reflection of her parents-morals taught by example; honesty,...

Jeffrey Powell Strickland

Jeffrey Powell Strickland

Aug 14, 2023

Westbrook, ME - Jeffrey Powell Strickland, age 58, passed away peacefully of natural causes, at his home on August 14, 2023. He was born in Kittery, Maine, on May 29, 1965, the son of James and Shirley Strickland, and grew up on US Air Force bases across the country and in Okinawa. The family eventually settled in Mechanic Falls, Maine,...

Jeannette R. Swett

Jeannette R. Swett

Aug 11, 2023

Westbrook, ME – Jeannette R. Swett, 92 of Westbrook passed away Friday August 11, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born February 17, 1931 in Westbrook the daughter of Donat and Evangeline (LeBlanc) Richard and has resided in Westbrook her whole life. Her life revolved around her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her home was always filled with love...

Annette Marie Stevens

Annette Marie Stevens

Aug 10, 2023

Annette Marie Stevens passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023 at the Gosnell Hospice of Southern Maine in Scarborough. She was born on August 2, 1936 in Portland Maine the daughter of Lionel and Beatrice (Hebert) Hutchins. Annette married Jon Stevens the love of her life on July 17,1954 and enjoyed 69 years of beautiful marriage. They both lived and...

Arthur P. Locke Jr.

Arthur P. Locke Jr.

Aug 10, 2023

Arthur P. Locke Jr, 76, of Gray, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Maine Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Portland, Jr. was the son of Arthur P Locke Sr and Lois (Cobb) Locke of Gorham. He attended Gorham schools and graduated Class of 1965. On April 22, 1978, Jr. married Vicky L (Verrill)...

Kimberly Lynn Ludden

Kimberly Lynn Ludden

Aug 9, 2023

Kimberly Lynn Ludden, despite her strength and ability to put up a good fight, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She leaves behind her devoted fiancé, Steve Archibald, and is survived by her son, Kurt Martin along with his wife, Amy, and their daughter, Layla. Duane, Glen, and Garrett, her three brothers, also are survived by...

John G Ford

John G Ford

Aug 8, 2023

John G.Ford "Honest John" sadly passed away on August 8, 2023. He had been residing at Gorham House for the past few years and was a lifelong resident of Gorham Me. He was born August 20, 1933 in Westbrook, the son of Theordore and Emma (Gatchell) Ford. He is predeceased by his first wife, Barbara (Lord) Ford, his second wife...

Janice M Harrington

Janice M Harrington

Aug 8, 2023

Janice M. Harrington, 82 of Vero Beach, Florida and Westbrook, Maine passed away Tuesday August 8, 2023 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts the daughter of Mary (Buckley) Harrington and John J. Harrington. She graduated from St. Rose High School in 1959. Jan then attended St. Mary of the Woods College in Indiana. Later...

Agostino Paul Samson

Agostino Paul Samson

Aug 7, 2023

Agostino P Samson (Gus), 69, died peacefully in his sleep August 7, 2023. He was born in Portland, Maine on January 15th 1954. While he certainly led a complicated life, he will be remembered for much more. Gus had a passion for cooking, remembered most fondly for his delicious sauces and creative dishes. He had a love and talent for...

Marilyn D. Wormwood

Marilyn D. Wormwood

Aug 4, 2023

Marilyn Dorothy Wormwood (Reinhard), 85, died in Portland on August 4, 2023, after a long illness. She was born September 10, 1937, in Cheshire, Connecticut, to George T. and Daisy Adeline (Bell) Reinhard. Marilyn and her family lived in Connecticut until moving to Naples, Maine, in 1945. She graduated from Potter Academy, Sebago, Class of 1955. After High School, she...