Christopher John Smith
Feb 18, 2022
Christopher John Smith of Gorham died in a tragic automobile accident on February 18, 2022. He was born in Methuen, MA, on December 16, 1961, the son of the late Donald Joseph Smith and Pauline Annette (Quinlan) Smith. Chris grew up in North Andover, MA where he excelled athletically in baseball and soccer. He was an ace "lefty" pitcher from...
Carolyn J. Adams
Feb 17, 2022
SCARBOROUGH – Carolyn Adams, 79, of Scarborough passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022 at her home. She worked at Bath Iron Works for many years. Carolyn was all about family and taking care of them in many ways. Easter was her favorite holiday because it was when family and friends gathered at her home. Carolyn was predeceased by her...
Stephen J. Nappi
Feb 17, 2022
STANDISH - Stephen J. Nappi, 69, died unexpectedly on February 17, 2022 from a suspected cardiac event while driving his much-loved Ford F-150 truck. Steve was born on July 1, 1952 in Portland, ME. He graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School and retired in 2020 from the Portland Water District after 40 years of service. Steve loved spending time outdoors...
Mary Rogers
Feb 17, 2022
Mary "Mamie" Rogers, 94, longtime resident of Gorham, passed away peacefully February 17, 2022. She was born on the family homestead in Limington, Maine on September 5, 1927. She is survived by three daughters, Sandra Rogers-McDowell of Arizona, Jo-Ann Howard of Portland, Oregon, Lori Hammond of Windham, Maine; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Mary was strong, supportive, opinionated, outspoken, feisty,...
Harry "Bud" Leclair Jr
Feb 17, 2022
Harry "Bud" LeClair Jr., 86, passed away at his home February 17, 2022. A son of Eugenie Lefebvre and Harry J LeClair Sr., Bud grew up in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1953. He went on to attend the University of Maine at Orono and graduated with an Engineering and Pulp and Paper degree in 1959, and...
Johnnie E. Barter
Feb 16, 2022
JOHNNIE EVELYN (Crocker) BARTER, 95, of Windham died peacefully on February 16, 2022 in Portland. She was born "about 2 miles south of Wickes, Arkansas". The daughter of the late John Frank Crocker and Trudy Mae (Westmoreland) Crocker. Johnnie lived mostly in Louisiana and Mississippi as a young child, traveling a lot with her parents and her younger sister, Billie....
Krista Jean Rickett-Palmer
Feb 16, 2022
Portland- Krista Rickett Palmer, passed away February 16, 2022, after a long battle with addiction. Krista was born 04/24/1973 in Portland, ME, the youngest of two children to Elizabeth A Lawrence and Robert N Batchelor. She graduated from Portland High School and obtained an associates degree in accounting from Andover College. Krista was a waitress for many years and loved...
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...
