Clifton Merrill Brink
Feb 12, 2022
STANDISH - Clifton Merrill Brink was born to Marilyn Frances Lund Brink and Harry Melvin Brink on July 18, 1956. His early childhood was spent in Falmouth surrounded by family and friends where he learned to love climbing pitchy pine trees with his best friends, Michael and David Polley, ice skating on Squittery Gussett with his older sister, Debbie, and...
Bob H. Vorron
Feb 12, 2022
WINDHAM - Bob H. Vorron, 87, of Windham passed away on February 12, 2022 from complications from COVID-19 in Lewiston. He was born in Portland on June 3, 1934 to Herbert A. Vorron and Cleona (Degree) Vorron. He attended local schools there. Bob was a bus driver for many years, for Portland Coach, Metro, and the Windham School Dept. A...
David Wayne Mercer
Feb 7, 2022
FREEPORT - Our beloved David W. Mercer went home to Jesus on February 6, 2022. David was born in Anaheim, CA in 1969, where he attended Walt Disney Elementary School. In 1977, the family moved to Yokohama, Japan due to their father's work and lived there for a little over a year. David enjoyed this time with his family, being...
Jane M. Mapili
Feb 7, 2022
WESTBROOK - Jane M. Mapili, 79, died suddenly in her home among loved ones, after a battle with cancer, on February 7, 2022. "Janie," as her closest friends called her, was born November 30, 1942 in Portland, the oldest of three children to the late Benjamin and Pauline Roy. She lived some of her earlier years with her paternal grandmother...
Carlton A. Ramsay
Feb 5, 2022
Carlton Ramsay, 84, of Gorham, passed away peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by family on February 5, 2022. Carl resided in Gorham with his wife of 59 years, Janice. He was best known to many friends and neighbors as an all-around handyman, fixing anything from televisions to small engines. He had a knack for inventing and created many at-home...
Sheila M. York
Feb 4, 2022
Sheila M. York, 69 of Windham, Maine passed away Friday, February 4th, 2022. She was born on May 21,1952 to Robert L and Nora M. York. Sheila started her working career at Maine Bonding and Casualty company in the billing/accounting area right here in Portland, Maine. After several years working in Maine, she transferred to their Atlanta and later to...
Darren M. Fickett
Feb 3, 2022
Darren M. Fickett, 45, passed away on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022. He will be dearly missed as he was deeply loved and will live in our hearts forever. Darren was born on November 15th, 1976, at Fort Ord Army Base, California the son of Sherri E. (Cooper) and James T Fickett Sr. Darren grew up in the town of Sebago...
Sandra Jane Richardson
Jan 31, 2022
Sandra Jane (Loring) Richardson, 82, died peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Ledgewood Manor in Windham with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She was born on January 27, 1940 in Gray, Maine, the eldest daughter of Frederick H. and Barbara (Fitts) Loring. Sandra grew up in Gray and graduated from Pennell Institute in 1958. She married Arthur...
Beverly Short Ridley
Jan 30, 2022
BUXTON- Beverly Short Ridley, 93, died peacefully on January 30, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 5, 1928, in Medford, Massachusetts; yet, at age 2 when her family moved to Maine, Beverly was truly home. A forever farm girl, she lived the rest of her life on the same rural road- barefoot whenever...
David J. Pluff
Jan 30, 2022
David J. Pluff, businessman and avid outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022 following a period of declining health. He was 92 years old. Dave was born in Portland on August 21, 1929 to Wilfred and Louise Royer. He grew up in Portland and Scarborough and served in the Merchant Marine Service during World War II. Dave and Rena...
Brent Avery
Jan 28, 2022
Brent Avery, 40, of Windham, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2022. Brent graduated from Windham High School in 2000. In his younger years he enjoyed being with friends, going on family vacations and hiking with his friend, Chad. In more recent years he spent all his time with his beloved dog, Pogi. Brent leaves behind his parents Ron...
Charles J Spinney
Jan 28, 2022
Charles J. Spinney, 72, of Gray, passed away on January 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Portland on February 4, 1949, son of the late Frank and Christine (Scullin) Spinney. Charley held many titles throughout his life. He first was a Private in the United States Army Reserves from 1968 to 1974, then went...
Stacee Smith
Jan 28, 2022
Stacee was born on March 23, 1973 , to Walter and Adele Cox. She was joined over the next twelve years by her six siblings; the "bigs" - Eric, Beth, and BJ, and then a few years later, the "littles" - Lauren, Gabe, and Ali. Her parents raised the family under the protection and guidance of Jesus. This profoundly shaped...
Frances "Fran" Eva Hoffman
Jan 26, 2022
FALMOUTH - Frances "Fran" Eva Hoffman, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at a Falmouth nursing home. Frances was born in Portland on May 21, 1943, daughter of James Henry and Inez (Libby) Morrell of Windham. Frances was raised in Windham and graduated from Windham High School in 1961. She held jobs at Sebago Moc, Foden's, L.L. Bean,...
Raymond A. Strout
Jan 25, 2022
OXFORD - Raymond A. Strout, 59, passed away unexpectedly in his home on January 25, 2022. To most he was known as "Ray", to a few of us as Rain Man, but to only one of us he was known as Dad. Ray was born on February 26, 1962 in Westbrook, Maine to Lillian Merrill and Robert Strout. Ray graduated...
Sonya Melanie (Lestage) Dobson
Jan 24, 2022
Westbrook Sonya Melanie (Lestage) Dobson, went to heaven on Monday, January 24, 2022, at The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House from complications due to cancer surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 14, 1955 in Portland the daughter of the late Maurice A. and Constance M. (Gallupe) Lestage. Sonya's joy in life was her family. She dedicated her...
Peter J. James
Jan 24, 2022
Peter (Butch) J. James, 74, of Windham, ME died Monday, January 24, 2022 at Maine Medical Center from a long illness complicated by COVID-19. Peter was born June 19, 1947 in Westbrook, ME to John J. James and Grace L. (Moreau) James. He graduated from Windham High School in the class of 1965. He joined the Naval Reserve in his...
Daniel J. Hammond
Jan 22, 2022
Daniel J. Hammond, 46, of Naples, passed away on January 22, 2022. He was born in Belleville, New Jersey to parents Mark Hammond and Susan Paganelli. Dan worked for several years at Hammond Lumber, and most recently he took on Project Manager at Envy Construction with his good friend, and best man at his wedding, Nick Voltolina. He was a...
Robert "Bob" Edward Casparius
Jan 22, 2022
Robert "Bob" Edward Casparius Sr., 90, of Winn Road, passed away on January 22nd, 2022. He was born on November 28th, 1931 in South Portland, the son of Jennie Wilhelmina (Bartsch) Casparius and Richard Ernst Casparius. Robert is survived by his wife Carlene Lois (Young) of 70 years, and their four children. Sons, Robert Jr., Wayne and wife Diane; Daughters,...
Richard L Daigle
Jan 22, 2022
Richard Daigle of Windham, Me, formerly from Van Buren, Me. August 7, 1931 to January 22, 2022 Richard considered himself lucky in love and in life. He enjoyed 65 years of wedded bliss with his wife Joan, and they will finally be reunited after she passed away last March. Even when he was young, Richard liked to do things the...
