Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
Nancy Ezhaya
May 29, 2023
WINDHAM - Nancy (Lebel) Ezhaya, 72, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2023. She was born on November 12, 1950, in Auburn, Maine, to the late Oscar Lebel and Isabel (Cote) Lebel. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Karyn Lebel, her husband, David Ezhaya, and aunt, Jean Cote. Nancy graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine,...
Alice L. Huntley
May 28, 2023
Windham Alice L. Huntley, 90, died Sunday May 28, 2023, at a Bridgton Healthcare Facility. She was born in South Portland, August 28, 1932, a daughter of Alfred and Agnes (Allen) Emery. Alice grew up in South Portland and was a South Portland High School graduate. She retired from National Semi Conductor following 24 years of service. In addition to...
Shirley Mae (Tedford) Rankin
May 26, 2023
Westbrook-Shirley Mae (Tedford) Rankin, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on May 26, 2023. Shirley was born on November 1, 1931, in Westbrook, to Milo and Clara (Rockwell) Tedford, the third of seven children. A life-long resident of Westbrook, she graduated from Westbrook High School in 1950....
William Anderson
May 26, 2023
William W. "Bill " , Anderson 69, passed away May 26, 2023 at home. He was born October 5, 1953, the son of the late John N. Anderson and Eileen Wagner Anderson. Bill graduated from Deering High School, class of 1972. He married the love of his life, Marcia Chapman and settled in Standish. They celebrated 50 years of marriage...
Marjorie May Nugent
May 23, 2023
Marjorie May Nugent,94,died at Gosnell House in Scarborough, Maine on May 23, 2023. She was born the daughter of Arthur and Helen Morton on May 13, 1929. She married James Nugent on February 20, 1947. They celebrated 76 years of marriage in February of this year 2023. She is predeceased by her parents Arthur and Helen, her son Randy and...
Joan Harriman
May 15, 2023
On May 15, after a brief illness, Joan Harriman passed away, reuniting with her loving husband of 51 years, David; her beloved grandson, Kaleb Clowes; and her "baby brother" Bob Gurney. Joan was a kind and loving matriarch of her family, and though our loss is great, we know she has finished her race and is enjoying her rest with...
Marjorie Burnell Eames
May 15, 2023
Marjorie Burnell Eames, 93, passed peacefully on May 15, 2023 with family by her side. She was born on November 17, 1929 in Cumberland, Maine, the daughter of the late Guy E. and Elsie (Brydon) Burnell. After graduating from Greely High School, she worked at Blue Cross for a few years before marriage. Marge married Arnold (Chuck) Eames on July...
Bonnie Jean Gillis
May 13, 2023
Bonnie Jean Gillis June 18, 1951 - May 13, 2023 With an extremely heavy heart, we announce that Bonnie Jean Gillis, 71 of Naples, ME, passed away on May 13, 2023 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. She was born on June 18, 1951 to William and Barbara Leeman in Portland, ME. Bonnie graduated from Westbrook High School in...
Ola Shirley Kenney
May 11, 2023
Westbrook Ola Shirley Kenney 96 passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2023 with her daughter Gail by her side. She was born May 11, 1926 in Waterville the daughter of the late Harold Keniston and Katherine (Paradise) Keniston. She was raised there until the family moved to Munjoy Hill. in 1943. She graduated from Portland High School class...
Suzanne Koons Swetz
May 7, 2023
Suzanne Koons Swetz November 2, 1947 - May 7, 2023 Suzanne Koons Swetz (WINDHAM), 75, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023 after a short fight with cancer. She was born Nov. 2, 1947, in Coshocton, OH, the daughter of the late Kenneth F. and Helen M. (Salansky) Koons. She graduated from Waverly (OH) High School in 1965, and received...
Paul Staples Deering
May 6, 2023
Bangor Paul Staples Deering, 85, died Saturday May 6, 2023, at a Bangor healthcare facility. He was born May 18, 1937 in Portland a son of Albion and Esther (Bragdon) Deering. Paul grew up in Portland, attended local schools, and enjoyed a career as a woodsman. He was predeceased by his parents. A graveside service will held at 10AM Monday...
Judith Ann Corrigan
May 4, 2023
Judith McLaughlin Corrigan, 88, passed away on May 04, 2023. Judy was born to Russell and Kathleen Lewis McLaughlin in Gardiner, Maine, on January 06, 1935. The family moved to Skowhegan, Maine, where her father started his Maytag appliance store on Water Street in 1939. Judy graduated from Skowhegan High School in 1953. She immediately left for Boston, where she...
George Vernon Hall
May 4, 2023
George V. Hall 1938-2023 WINDHAM - George V. Hall, 85, Left this world on Thursday, May 4, 2023 after a brief illness. George went peacefully in a Portland hospital and was surrounded by his loving family. The life of George began with his birth at a Windham home on February 14, 1938. He was the oldest of three siblings and...
Dorothy L. Doody
May 3, 2023
Dorothy Louise Doody (Pendexter) was born October 5, 1931. Only daughter of Merrill and Mabel Pendexter. She grew up in Mapleton, Maine with her two brothers. In 1950 she married the love of her life, Coy Doody. Together they had four sons. Her favorite pastime was cooking for her family, and she was very good at baking. No one can...
Barry Libby
May 2, 2023
Barry Libby, 78 Years, of Windham, ME, died on May 2nd, 2023 at Maine Medical Center after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on September 28, 1944 to Charles D. Libby Sr. and M. Ruth Steele. Barry attended Windham schools and graduated in 1962, he went into the Army in August and served in Fort Belvoir in...
Irene Alice Duran
Apr 30, 2023
Gorham Irene Alice Duran, 88, died Sunday April 30, 2023 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born March 1, 1935 in Westbrook a daughter of Urban and Bertha (Girard) Gallant. Irene grew up in Westbrook, attended local schools. She loved listening to Elvis and bowling. Irene was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years Donald Duran Sr.,...
Rita Michaud
Apr 30, 2023
Rita Marie Michaud January 9, 1932 - April 30, 2023 Rita Marie Michaud, 91 years old formerly of 39 Newton Street , Portland, Maine; passed peacefully on Sunday April 30 in Sedgewood Commons, Falmouth, ME. She resided there for almost 5 years under the awesome care of staff members and Compassus Caregivers. Rita was born on January 9, 1932 in...
Arielle Dyer
Apr 29, 2023
Arielle L. Dyer, 41 of Windham, ME, passed away unexpected on April 29, 2023 at her home. She was a graduate of the class of 2000 at Gorham High School. Arielle was known for her fiery spirit. Her greatest passion in life was being a chef. Everyone who ate her food loved it. At work she was known as #TeamArielle!...
Donald Edward Fecteau
Apr 29, 2023
Gorham Donald "Don" Edward Fecteau passed away on Apr 29, 2023, from a long battle with cancer. He was born January 15, 1945 to Marjorie (Johnson) Fecteau and Edmond Joseph Fecteau of Standish, Maine. Don graduated from Bonny Eagle High School in 1962. After graduation he worked for the S.D. Warren Company and at the same time worked at a...
Joanne Burrows
Apr 29, 2023
Joanne (JoJo) N. Burrows, November 15, 1928-April 29, 2023, Casco formally of Gorham, Maine. Daughter of Harold Nielsen and Johanne Nielsen. Graduated from Gorham High School in 1947. She was an excellent seamstress and tailor and taught classes at Gorham Adult Ed. She also knit sweater ski sets for all her children. She canned may string beans to eat through...


