Harston Warren Brown
Dec 18, 2021
Hiram - Hartson Warren Brown (Brownie) of Hiram Hill Road, Hiram, Maine passed peacefully at his home on the morning of December 18, 2021. He was surrounded by his immediate family; his wife of 67 years Gwendolyn Brown and his three sons, Kenneth and Bruce of Hiram and Timothy of Denmark. His Celebration of Life and military funeral service will...
Ann A Blake
Dec 17, 2021
WESTBROOK – Ann A. (Kendall) Blake, 89, passed away on December 17, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born at Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport, Massachusetts on June 7, 1932, a daughter to Cecil A and Josephine R. (Clouch) Kendall. Ann attended South Portland schools. She was a caregiver and spent many years cleaning houses for...
Alicia Mae Mackerron
Dec 16, 2021
LEWISTON – Alicia Mae MacKerron, 30, a resident of Highland Ave., was called to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 16, 2021. She was born in Rumford on June 10, 1991, the daughter of Joan Lovejoy and Mark A. MacKerron. Alicia had a big heart and a beautiful soul, she enjoyed giving even when she had little to give. She...
Kenneth Ralph Meserve Sr.
Dec 15, 2021
WINDHAM - Kenneth Ralph Meserve, Sr., 88, departed this life while surrounded by the love of his family on December 15, 2021. Kenneth was born December 31, 1932 in Saco, Maine to Ralph P. Meserve and Mertie (Huston) Meserve. Kenneth was a dairy farmer on his family farm Meserve Dairy on Ferry Road in Saco before entering the Army. He...
Theodore A. Mattson
Dec 14, 2021
Theodore A. Mattson, 89, of Old Orchard Beach and formerly of Saco, passed away in Portland on December 14, 2021 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 17, 1932, son of the late Oscar and Bernice (Shaw) Mattson. Theodore worked as a machinist for many years with W.H. Nichols in Portland until his retirement. After...
Cleo Ramona Sanborn
Dec 12, 2021
Raymond- Cleo Ramona Sanborn, 86, of Raymond, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Patten, ME on February 26, 1935, the daughter of Herbert and Margaret (Emmery) Shaw. She was educated locally, and graduated from Gorham High School. On April 4, 1975, she married Richard Sanborn and they...
Shirley W. Swain
Dec 11, 2021
GORHAM - Shirley W. Swain passed away from recent health issues on December 11, 2021, just short of her 89th birthday. Born in Stoneham, MA on December 14, 1932, she was the daughter of Robert A. Wills and Ruth (Moody) Wills. She was raised in Stoneham, graduated from Stoneham High School, and went on to graduate from Farmington State Teachers...
Jonathan Cucco
Dec 10, 2021
Jonathan L. Cucco, of Standish, passed away on December 10th, 2021 after a nearly three year courageous battle with cancer, though he was ultimately taken by COVID while in the loving care of Maine Medical Center. He was born on February 5, 1972 in Portland into the loving home of Luigi and Lois Cucco. Jon was a kind, gentle and...
Marion "Polly" Lord Steadman
Dec 9, 2021
Marion Ferguson Lord Steadman, "Polly," died on December 9 at Chase Point Assisted Living in Damariscotta, Maine, after winning many victories in an epic battle with lung cancer. She was preparing to celebrate her 80th Christmas, a holiday made wonderful for her family and friends over the years with her lavish and thoughtful presents, wrapped with beautiful ribbons and bows...
Peter Michael Wuori
Dec 8, 2021
OXFORD – Peter M. Wuori, 77, of Oxford passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Stephens Memorial Hospital, Norway due to COVID-19 complications. He was born on April 19, 1944, a son of Armas and Aili (Peiju) Wuori and graduated from Oxford Hills High School in 1962. Peter married his high school sweetheart Betty Sawyer Wuori on October 8,...
Jacob Nathaniel Garcia
Dec 7, 2021
Our Sweet Angel, Jacob Nathaniel Garcia passed gently into the arms of Jesus on December 7, 2021. During his brief visit to earth, Jacob Nathaniel "Baby Nate" brought so much love and laughter to all who met him. He especially loved all the kisses and cuddles from his parents and his sister Alaina. He enjoyed when his siblings would sing...
Thomas Maxwell Hume
Dec 7, 2021
Thomas Maxwell Hume passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2021 with his family at his side. Tom was born to Albert and Ruth Hume on October 10, 1955. Tom was born in Portland and raised on Concord Street in the Deering Area. He worked at Nissans Bakery until he found his place at the Portland Water District. He worked at...
Dana Smith Poole
Dec 6, 2021
Dana Smith Poole died peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021. She was 93 years old. Born in 1928 in New York City, she was the daughter of Elinor McLane Smith and J. Hopkins Smith of Portland, Maine. Her grandparents were Judge and Mrs. Allen McLane of Baltimore and Mr. and Mrs. James H. Smith of Portland. Dana lived in Portland...
Kathryn Marie Kane
Dec 6, 2021
Kathryn Marie (Huston) Kane crossed over on December 6, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Portland to Martin and Mary (Wallace) Huston on December 31, 1933, she was raised in the Libbytown and Stroudwater neighborhoods of Portland along with her four younger siblings. Growing up, Kathie and her brothers and sister played on the Fore River in their home-made...
Patricia June Libby
Dec 4, 2021
BUXTON - Patricia June Libby, 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 4, 2021. She was born on June 25, 1933, to Kenneth and Ellen Pride. Patricia, or 'Patty' as many liked to call her, grew up in Westbrook and attended Westbrook schools. She worked at Fairchild and S.D. Warren, and married the love of her life,...
Althea "Pat" Mildred Axelsen
Dec 3, 2021
WESTBROOK - Althea "Pat" Mildred Axelsen, passed peacefully at the age of 94 of natural causes on December 3, 2021, at the Cedars nursing home in Portland, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 26, 1927, in Limington, Maine, the daughter of Everette and Blanch Mildred Gammon. Althea married John Axelsen, Sr. in 1945 and celebrated 49 years...
Mary Catherine Graffam Murchie
Dec 3, 2021
Mary Catherine Graffam Murchie, 82, of Standish died from lung cancer on December 3, 2021 at home, cared for by her family and the gracious and compassionate folks from Hospice of Southern Maine. She was born in Portland on July 1, 1939, the oldest child of Milton and Marion (Maxfield) Conner. Mary grew up in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook...
Emma Winther Estes
Dec 3, 2021
WESTBROOK & WINDHAM – Emma W. Estes, 101, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Westbrook on February 15, 1920 to Christian and Annie (Fabricous) Winther. Emma attended Westbrook schools and was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was very proud of her Danish heritage and always...
Wanda G. Brochu
Dec 2, 2021
GORHAM - Wanda G. Brochu, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Gorham House after a lengthy illness. She was born on September 20, 1940 in Mercedes, Texas to Margaret and Albert Wilde. She attended school in Texas where she met and married Daniel Brochu. They moved to Maine in the 1960s. She worked at Sebago Moc,...
Simonne Lucille Landry
Dec 2, 2021
WINDHAM – Simonne Lucille Landry, 97, was born in Lewiston, daughter of Hilliare and Yvonne Lemieux. She was educated in Berlin, NH. While working in Westbrook at a shoe factory she met Amedee Landry. WWII separated them but in 1944 they were married while he was on furlough. They started a family and had four children. They lived in Windham...
