Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Thomas Lawrence Gilbert Jr.

Thomas Lawrence Gilbert Jr.

Jul 13, 2023

Reverend T. Lawrence Gilbert 1932 -2023 Rev. T. Lawrence (Larry) Gilbert passed away after a brief illness on July 13, 2023. Larry was born in Abingdon, PA on January 26, 1932. He is the eldest of six children of T. Lawrence Gilbert, Sr. and Alice Layton Gilbert. Larry spent most of his childhood in the small village of Forest Grove,...

L. Hope King

L. Hope King

Jul 12, 2023

Gorham, Maine: L. Hope King, 84 of Gorham passed away Wednesday July 12, 2023 at her home. She was born October 17, 1939 in Westbrook, Maine the daughter of Alice Welch and has resided in this area all her life. Hope worked at S.D. Warren for several years where she was a foreman in the coder room Hope enjoyed playing...

Donna Jean Alvino

Donna Jean Alvino

Jul 12, 2023

Portland – Donna Jean Alvino, 74, of Portland passed away peacefully Jul 12th, 2023 after a brief illness, with her family by her side at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Donna was born May 11, 1949 to her wonderful parents Herbert and Laura Alvino in Livermore Falls, Maine. She graduated from Livermore Falls High School, Class of 1967, and raised her...

Richard Fanning Fahey Sr.

Richard Fanning Fahey Sr.

Jul 12, 2023

Richard F Fahey Sr. passed away July 12, 2023 with his loving children by his side. Born January 5, 1934 Richard was raised in the Libbytown section of Portland, ME. He graduated from Cheverus High and later in life received his associate degree in business at UMPG and also a ME State Realtors License. Richard proudly served in the US...

Steven Ray Mason

Steven Ray Mason

Jul 11, 2023

Steven Ray Mason, 66 of Windham, Maine, passed away Tuesday July 4, 2023 at his home following a period of failing health. He was born on January 10, 1957 in Portland, Maine the son of Linwood Carroll and Barbara Ann (Howard) Mason and attended schools in Portland including Deering High School. Steven had worked for the Portland Post Office, the...

Cameron Michael Hutchins

Cameron Michael Hutchins

Jul 10, 2023

Cameron M. Hutchins, 27 passed away Monday July 10, 2023 at Maine Medical Center surrounded by the people he loved. He was born in Portland, Maine on June 26, 1996 the son of Melissa L. Denis and Michael D. Hutchins and graduated from Westbrook High School Class of 2014. Cameron grew up in Westbrook and loved long walks around town...

Winona A. Hodgkins

Winona A. Hodgkins

Jul 9, 2023

Windham Winona A. (Swasey) Hodgkins, 86, died Sunday July 9, 2023 at Seaside Healthcare in Portland. She was born August 26, 1936, in Portland the daughter of John and Winnifred (Frank) Swasey. Winona grew up in Portland and was a 1954 graduate of Deering High School. Winona had a lot of passions in life including riding and showing horses, especially...

Sheila Elaine Willruth

Sheila Elaine Willruth

Jul 5, 2023

SHEILA E. WILLRUTH passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023. She was a resident of Windham, Maine. Sheila attended South Lancaster Academy, class of 1981. She and Bradley married in 1982 and raised their family in Raymond, Maine. Her career spanned over 23 years at H&R Block, attaining the highest level as an Enrolled Agent. Sheila was a passionate gardener...

Martin W. Johnsen

Martin W. Johnsen

Jul 4, 2023

Martin W. Johnsen, age 73, of Windham ME passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. His loving family was by his side. Martin was born on March 27, 1950 in Lake Forest, IL where he graduated from Lake Forest Academy. He then earned his undergraduate degree in US History from Northwestern University and went...

Shawn Barden

Shawn Barden

Jul 2, 2023

Shawn Kirk Barden passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51, at his home in Gorham, Maine on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Shawn is survived by his 4 children, Evan, Lily, Lauren and Maddie Barden, his mother Elizabeth Alexander and his loving fiancé Sheena Myers and her two children Jimmy and Kimberly Perkins. Shawn was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire...

James O. Nugent

James O. Nugent

Jun 29, 2023

James O. Nugent, 98 of Gorham, Maine died at Gosnell House in Scarborough on June 29, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1925 the son of the late Arthur and Florence Nugent. He married Marjorie Morton on February 20th, 1947. They celebrated 76 years of marriage in February of this year, 2023. James was a U.S. Army veteran having...

Guy P Coolbroth

Guy P Coolbroth

Jun 28, 2023

Guy Philman "Phil" Coolbroth, 94, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023 at the Gorham House. Phil was born on March 23, 1929 to Guy C. Coolbroth and Nettie Boothby Coolbroth. Phil attended Standish High School and graduated in 1947. The following year he married the love of his life, Loraine Stocks Coolbroth, they were married for 69 years. When...

Dorothy A. Drew

Dorothy A. Drew

Jun 28, 2023

Dorothy (Dot) A. Drew Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Dorothy (Dot) A. Drew, 86, of Westbrook, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Born on January 7, 1937, Dot resided throughout her life in Westbrook and Old Orchard Beach. Dot is survived by her two sons, Greg and wife Mary, of Altoona, PA and Chris and wife Amy, of...

Laurette Anita Magill

Laurette Anita Magill

Jun 24, 2023

Westbrook Laurette Anita Magill, 85, died Saturday June 24 at Springbrook Healthcare in Westbrook. She was born in Westbrook February 4, 1938 and was one of four children born to Amedee and Germaine Bertin. In addition to her parents Laurette was predeceased by her husband, David; sister, Pauline; brother in law Allin; and brother, Dick and sister in law Laverne....

Douglas Scott Morton

Douglas Scott Morton

Jun 23, 2023

South Portland Douglas S. Morton, 64, died Friday June 23, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born April 7, 1959, in Albuquerque, NM, a son of Keith and Nellie (Robinson) Morton. Doug grew up in a military family living all over the country, but spent his summers in Maine with family. He was a graduate of...

Deline Evelyn Harriman

Deline Evelyn Harriman

Jun 23, 2023

Westbrook Deline Evelyn Harriman, 64, passed away on Friday June 23, 2023, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born July 4, 1958 in Portland, the daughter of Albert and Pauline (Aube) Hamilton. Deline grew up in Westbrook and was a 1976 graduate of Catherine McAuley High School. She recently retired from the SAPPI Paper Company after...

Berta Graffam

Berta Graffam

Jun 22, 2023

Windham Berta (Schmoller) Graffam, 89, died, Thursday June 22, 2023, at her home. She was born March 19, 1934, in Germany, a daughter of Franz and Therese (Hartl) Schmoller. Berta grew up in Germany where she met her beloved husband Dave. They were married on October 12, 1957 and returned to the United States in 1959. They built a home...

Gary Lewis Kearns

Gary Lewis Kearns

Jun 21, 2023

Gary Lewis Kearns 1951-2023 Gary Lewis Kearns, 72, of Portland, Maine passed away June 20th after a long battle with kidney disease. He was born in Portland on January 28,1951 to George and Madeline (Malpass) Kearns. He was the oldest of seven children graduating from Arundel High School in Arundel, Maryland in 1970. Gary lived in many states and overseas...

Ralph Lawrence Low

Ralph Lawrence Low

Jun 20, 2023

Scarborough Ralph Lawrence Low passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023, after a long illness, at the Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough, ME. He was born December 13,1947, in Portland, ME. The son of the late Theodore W. and Edith (Boothby) Low. Ralph was a graduate of Portland High school and attended SMVTI, where he received an associate degree in...

George Henry Homer

George Henry Homer

Jun 19, 2023

George "Hank" Homer February 20, 1973 - June 19, 2023 George "Hank" Homer, 50, died unexpectedly on June 19, 2023. Hank had many interests and passions. One of his highest interests was the U.S Military, Hank especially loved watching the Blue Angels, collecting military coins, and watching movies relating to the military. He was a lover of 80s music, board...