Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Ralph E. Lawrence Sr.

Ralph E. Lawrence Sr.

Jun 11, 2022

Ralph E. Lawrence was 100 years old at the time of his passing on June 11, 2022. He passed peacefully at home with his family present. He was predeceased by his parents, siblings and spouses, two children Ralph E. Lawrence Jr. (Larry) and Gail Ann Lawrence, and a granddaughter Carrie L. Boudreau. He is survived by his wife of 81...

Frederic Charles Michael

Frederic Charles Michael

Jun 10, 2022

Frederic C. Michael, "Fred", 80, of Raymond, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 10, 2022. He was born November 11, 1941 in Waterville to parents Micky and May (Landry) Michael. He graduated from Waterville High School and attended Wentworth Institute of Technology and numerous colleges and electronic schools throughout his career. He married Arlene...

Jameson Robert Leighton

Jameson Robert Leighton

Jun 10, 2022

Jameson Robert Leighton, 29, of Westbrook, was welcomed into the open arms of his father, Robert Leighton, on June 10, 2022. Jameson was born on July 12, 1992 and grew up in Westbrook. As a child he loved playing sports, fishing, and being outside. He played travel and school soccer and the saxophone, just like his father. In 2010 he...

Mary Jane Hamblen

Mary Jane Hamblen

Jun 9, 2022

Gorham, Mary Jane Hamblen, 101, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2022 at her residence at the Inn at Village Square in Gorham. Mary was born in Portland, ME the daughter of Leigh and Mauna (Chadbourn) Motherwell. She was raised in Westbrook, where she lived most of her life, and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1939. She later attended...

George Watts Sr.

George Watts Sr.

Jun 9, 2022

George Watts, Sr., 84, of Westbrook, passed away on June 9, 2022. He was born on July 31, 1937, in Portland to parents George and Lucille (Roycroft) Watts. In 1971 George married Diana Cole and they went on to have three children; Teresa, Tracee, and Tim. He worked hard to provide for his family; working for Coca Cola, Portland Press...

Richard B. Lewsen Jr.

Richard B. Lewsen Jr.

Jun 8, 2022

Richard B Lewsen Jr., 70, died peacefully with his wife Karen by his side on June 8, 2022. After graduating from Windham High School in 1970, he dedicated his career to law enforcement. While attending Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute for law enforcement he started writing grants for Cumberland County Sheriff's Department and a foot beat on Naples causeway for...

Betty Ann Lindsley

Betty Ann Lindsley

Jun 7, 2022

Betty Ann Lindsley, 77, of Westbrook passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on June 7th, 2022. She was born in Sterling, NY to Leon and Elizabeth (Smith) Lindsley on August 14th, 1944. Betty wore many hats throughout her life but she spent the majority of her career working at Maine Medical Center in the...

Ronald "Ron" Edward Sawyer

Ronald "Ron" Edward Sawyer

Jun 6, 2022

CASCO - Ronald (Ron) Edward Sawyer, 70, passed Monday June 6, 2022 surrounded by family at his home after a long battle with cancer and kidney disease. He was born May 3, 1952 in Portland ME to Cecil L and Dorothy (Wellman) Sawyer. Ron graduated from Windham High School in 1970 and attended SMVTI's Culinary program. He also held numerous...

Madelyn D. Mceachin

Madelyn D. Mceachin

Jun 4, 2022

GORHAM - Madelyn D. McEachin, 78, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022 from a battle with Covid at a Scarborough healthcare facility. She was born on April 4, 1944 in Winsted, CT. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Leona (Riberdy) Cloutier. She graduated from Wilby High School, Class of 1962. She married Edward McEachin and recently...

Debra Lee Godin

Debra Lee Godin

Jun 2, 2022

WINDHAM - Debra L. Godin, 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2022 after a long illness with early onset Alzheimer's disease with family by her side. She was born in Portland to Lewis V. and Virginia A. (Libby) Crabtree in October of 1961. She attended Portland High School and graduated in 1980. In her youth she worked at...

Rodney L. Bridges

Rodney L. Bridges

Jun 1, 2022

Steep Falls – Rodney L. Bridges, loving grandson, brother and kindhearted uncle, passed away Wednesday, June 1 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Rodney is survived by his sister Dawn - Marie (Bridges) Hilton and husband Terry; two nephews, Zackery and Daniel; niece, Dianne, and twin great - nieces, Octavia and Skye, all of Steep Falls, ME;...

Carl E. Pike

Carl E. Pike

Jun 1, 2022

Carl E. Pike, 82 of Gorham passed away peacefully June 1, 2022 at home with family by his side. He was born in Portland, the son of Alice and Elmer Pike. Carl graduated from Gorham High School and served in the Army thereafter. He worked for local Postal Services for many years until retirement. Carl is predeceased by his wife...

Marlene D Manoogian

Marlene D Manoogian

Jun 1, 2022

Marlene D. Manoogian, 1931-2022 Our sweet mom - Marlene Manoogian, 90, passed away peacefully June 1, 2022. She now joins her husband, Archie, our wonderful father who passed in 2013. They met at a dance at the Armory in Portland. They wed on August 28, 1954, and immediately started their family! Mom went to night school while pregnant, achieving her...

Joanne M. Desimone

Joanne M. Desimone

May 31, 2022

BRIDGTON - Joanne M. DeSimone 85 Joanne Mertie DeSimone, 85 of Bridgton, Maine passed away of natural causes on May 31, 2022 at Bella Point Bridgton surrounded by her loved ones. Joanne was born and raised in Portland, Maine, daughter of Michael and Beulah (Corliss) DeSimon. She attended local schools, graduating from Cathedral High School, Class of 1955. After high...

Walter Freeman Johnson

Walter Freeman Johnson

May 30, 2022

Walter F. Johnson, 89, stepped into the presence of his Lord on May 30, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Walter was born on December 17, 1932 to James F. & Marjory (Knox) Johnson, both of whom predeceased Walter. Walter was also predeceased by his wife Corrine Ellen (Davis) Johnson, sister Edna (Cassidy) Roach, and granddaughters Delaney L. Johnson...

John Paul Segee

John Paul Segee

May 27, 2022

Hampden - John Paul Segee, 74, died Friday, May 27, 2022 at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. He was born April 22, 1948 in Dover, New Hampshire, the son of John Frederick Segee Jr. and Eleanora Frances (Latour) Segee. John grew up in Dover, NH and was a 1967 graduate of Dover High School. He had a variety of...

Richard N. Couillard Sr. "Dick The Barber"

Richard N. Couillard Sr. "Dick The Barber"

May 25, 2022

Richard N Couillard, Sr, "Dick the Barber," 83, of Portland (formerly Duck Pond Rd. Westbrook) passed away surrounded by family on May 25, 2022 after a long illness. He was born on October 2, 1938 in Lewiston, Maine, the son of Joseph A. Couillard and Jeannette (Vaillancourt) Couillard. He attended Lewston schools and moved to Westbrook at age thirteen. In...

Robert "Bob" Miele

Robert "Bob" Miele

May 25, 2022

WINDHAM - Robert "Bob" Miele, 99, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough, Maine. He was born in Needham, MA to Pasquale and Josephine Miele, and moved to Windham, Maine in 1938. He graduated from Windham High School, class of 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. After the war, he returned...

Helen "Dolly" Agnes (Byrne) Nicolantonio

Helen "Dolly" Agnes (Byrne) Nicolantonio

May 23, 2022

WESTBROOK - Helen "Dolly" Agnes (Byrne) Nicolantonio, 97, died at her home on May 23, 2022. Dolly was born on August 5, 1924 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, the daughter of Joseph and Rosetta (Campbell) Byrne. She graduated from Westbrook High School in 1942. She had various jobs and began working at S.D. Warren in 1945. She met her husband, Frank Nicolantonio...

Bruce Vincent Napolitano

Bruce Vincent Napolitano

May 21, 2022

Bruce Vincent Napolitano, 81, of Gorham passed peacefully on May 21 at MMC after a brief Illness. He was born on April 12, 1941 in New Haven, CT, the son of late Vincent and Mary Napolitano. Bruce graduated from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT with an Associate's Degree and completed his BA in Psychology from the University of Bridgeport, CT....