Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Richard Arnold "Dick" Sanborn

Richard Arnold "Dick" Sanborn

Mar 11, 2022

RAYMOND - Richard Arnold "Dick" Sanborn, 87, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2022 at a Portland hospital. He was born in Portland on February 15, 1935, the son of Lorenzo and Gladys (Whittaker) Sanborn. Dick was a hard worker and went to work early in life to help support his family. He worked at J.J. Nissen Baking Company for...

Marion F. Farr

Marion F. Farr

Mar 11, 2022

WINDHAM – Marion F. Farr, 77, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born in Mt. Desert, ME on August 22, 1944, the daughter of Everard and Jean (Merchant) Gray. Marion will be remembered for her sincerity, kindness, warmth, humor and patience. She was dedicated to her family, a lover of animals big and small,...

Judith Lee Murphy

Judith Lee Murphy

Mar 10, 2022

WINDHAM – Judith Lee Murphy, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Lee (Perry) Murphy on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Maine Medical Center. Judy was an avid reader and a gifted cook, delighting her family and friends with her many culinary delights. Judy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Caroline Louise West

Caroline Louise West

Mar 7, 2022

Caroline Louise Brown-West, 56, of Windsor, passed away unexpectedly while asleep at home on March 7, 2022. She was born March 16, 1965, in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Alice Ruth Tucci and the late Frederick Wayne Brown. Caroline attended schools in Portland and Windham. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Regent University and graduated cum...

Casey Elizabeth Bouchard

Casey Elizabeth Bouchard

Mar 6, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Casey Elizabeth Bouchard, 27 who left us on March 5, 2022. She was born on February 15, 1995 to Susan Martel and Peter Bouchard. Casey attended Greater Portland Christian School in So. Portland, Maine and graduated from Falmouth High School in 2013. Casey then went on to attend Curry...

David P. Tucci

David P. Tucci

Mar 6, 2022

Windham Maine - David Paul Tucci, 74 passed away on March 6, 2022 at the Togus Veterans Hospital in Augusta. He was born on November 10, 1947 to Louis and Ruth Tucci. He was a sergeant in the Army and served two tours of duty, first in South Korea on the DMZ and then in Vietnam. Most importantly, David wishes...

Leon Tibbetts

Leon Tibbetts

Mar 6, 2022

Leon W Tibbetts, 85 of Gorham went home to live with his heavenly father on Sunday March 6th at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was one of nine children born to Lionel and Doris Tibbetts on March 31 1936 in South Portland. Leon had a long career as a carpenter/contractor where he was...

Jeanne Anna Wright

Jeanne Anna Wright

Mar 4, 2022

Jeanne Anna Wright, 74 of Windham, passed away March 4, 2022 at home with her beloved husband Morris and her daughters by her side. She was born Feb 23, 1948 in Dorchester, MA to E.Edward and Elizabeth Carter. She grew up in Dexter ME where she met and married the love of her life. They were happily married for 54...

Diane Barbara D'Alessandro

Diane Barbara D'Alessandro

Mar 2, 2022

WINDHAM - Diane Barbara D'Alessandro, beloved wife of Joseph D'Alessandro and mother of Joseph, Richard, and Michael, passed away quietly on March 2, 2022, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in their presence after a year-long battle with cancer. She was born in Passaic, NJ on August 7, 1947, the daughter of Daisy and Walter Chapman. She married her high school...

Walter Lorenzo Grant Jr.

Walter Lorenzo Grant Jr.

Feb 28, 2022

GORHAM - Walter Lorenzo Grant, Jr., 85, died February 28, 2022 at his home. He was born June 22, 1936 in Hollis Center, the son of Walter Lorenzo Grant, Sr. and Florence (Bradbury) Grant. Walter graduated from Hollis High School in 1954 and met his future wife, Susan Verrill, at one of the dance halls they both frequented. Walter and...

Judith M. Anderson

Judith M. Anderson

Feb 28, 2022

WINDHAM - Judith M. Anderson, 86, passed away on February 28, 2022, at the Gorham House after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Judy was a long time Westbrook, resident and loved family more than anything else. She loved to spend time with her one true love, Andy, at their lakeside home entertaining family and friends....

Nicole Marie Ahlemeyer 'Schlehuber'

Nicole Marie Ahlemeyer 'Schlehuber'

Feb 26, 2022

STANDISH – Nicole Marie Ahlemeyer 'Schlehuber', 41, passed away at her home on February 26, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1980 in Portland, the daughter of Eva (Dame) Ahlemeyer and the late Frank Ahlemeyer of Standish. Nicole graduated from Bonny Eagle High School in 1998. She went on to attend Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology and graduated...

Mary Evelyn Priest

Mary Evelyn Priest

Feb 25, 2022

PORTLAND – Mary E. Priest, 81, passed away on February 25, 2022 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born on November 21, 1940, the only daughter of Verriell H. and Mary (Conrad) McLeod. Mary attended Portland Schools and was a homemaker her whole life, always helping to raise her grandchildren or babysit when needed. She enjoyed playing Bingo,...

Nicole F. Dubois

Nicole F. Dubois

Feb 25, 2022

Nicole F. Dubois, 83, of Westbrook, Maine passed away on February 25 , 2022, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born on April 2, 1938, in St. Jean Quebec, Canada to the late Roger and Simone Marcil. In 1959, she married Ronald Dubois and spent 56 years of marriage until Ron's passing in 2015. Nicole and Ron spent...

Edith "Dede" Ellen (Smith) Roma

Edith "Dede" Ellen (Smith) Roma

Feb 25, 2022

WESTBROOK - Edith "DeDe" Ellen (Smith) Roma, 96, passed away of natural causes on February 25, 2022 surrounded by family. Edith was born August 19, 1925 in Portland, the daughter of Edith E. (Hayes) and Charles I. Smith, Sr. Edith graduated from Deering High School in 1943. She attended Gray's Business College and was employed in the accounting office of...

Marie Harmon

Marie Harmon

Feb 25, 2022

WESTBROOK – Marie Harmon passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was 68 and had been fighting several serious health issues. Marie grew up in Falmouth and attended Falmouth schools. She was predeceased by her parents, Orris and Athalie Smith Basford as well as her husband, Lester Harmon. She retired from...

Reta M. Young

Reta M. Young

Feb 25, 2022

Reta M. Young "Rere", 96, died peacefully at her home in Gorham on February 25, 2022. She was born on February 13, 1926, in Waterville, the daughter of the late Albert and Hazel Alexander Costley. Reta graduated from Waterville High School and attended nursing school at John's Hopkins. After nursing school, she married the love of her life, Carroll Young....

Robert "R.C." Christopher Schmidt

Robert "R.C." Christopher Schmidt

Feb 22, 2022

Robert Christopher "R.C." Schmidt, 41, formerly of Buxton, ME, passed away on February 22, 2022 in Portsmouth, NH. He was born on December 12, 1980, the son of Robert and Alfreda "Kit" (Morin) Schmidt. R.C. grew up in Buxton, attended high school at Cheverus in Portland for one year then Westminster in Sinsbury, CT. He went on to college at...

Paul F. Nanos

Paul F. Nanos

Feb 21, 2022

Paul F. Nanos, 62, who resided with his sister in Gorham, passed away on February 21, 2022, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a long illness. He was born on May 30, 1959, the son of Frank J. Nanos and Jane (Hodgdon) Nanos. He attended Portland Schools and Deering High School as well as Portland Regional Vocational School, now...

Joseph T. Charczenko Sr.

Joseph T. Charczenko Sr.

Feb 20, 2022

Joseph Charczenko, 71, of Westbrook, ME, passed away peacefully Sunday evening with his wife Sherel Charczenko by his side. He spent his final days surrounded by his wife, children, and family he loved so much. Joseph was born with his twin brother Jacob on October 10th, 1950, in Chicago, IL, to Kateryna and Zachar Charczenko. Shortly after his birth the...