George William Diamond
Aug 31, 2025
On August 31st, as the sun was setting, Bill Diamond, devoted Husband, Father and Papa passed away peacefully at his home in Windham, with his family by his side. After his cancer diagnosis in June of 2024, this is a quote from a diary he kept. "My first thought was that I've had a great life of 80 years. A...
Mark A Stimson
Aug 30, 2025
PORTLAND - Mark A. Stimson, 99, passed away on August 30, 2025, at The Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living. He was born on April 4, 1926, at the Stimson family farm on Hurricane Road in Falmouth during a Spring snowstorm, he grew up there and attended Falmouth Schools. At the age of 17 he joined the Marine Corps and served...
Patricia Ann Blackwood
Aug 29, 2025
Patricia Ann Blackwood June 22,1935-August 29,2025 Pat was born on a Monday in Webster, Massachusetts, daughter of James T O'Keefe and Margaret Felton O'Keefe. She passed peacefully at Maine Medical Center surrounded by family, all of whom she was thankful. She earned the nickname of Aunty Sunshine by many of her nieces and nephews. Fittingly enough, Pat was from the...
Craig Stephen Pyy
Aug 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Craig Stephen Pyy It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Craig Stephen Pyy, a proud Coast Guard veteran, passionate outdoorsman, dedicated public servant, and beloved family man. Craig passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of courage, adventure, and unwavering love for those around him. Craig served honorably in the United States...
David Christian Berry
Aug 25, 2025
David Christian Berry passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old. David was born in Portland, ME to Howard W. Sr. and Doris Berry in 1938. He attended Portland High School. He is a Veteran of the US Air Force and worked for Rigby Railroad for the remainder of his...
Constance Catherine "Cathy" Bourgeois
Aug 24, 2025
Constance Catherine "Cathy" Bourgeois, 79, of Westbrook, passed away on August 24, 2025, after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on November 22, 1945, in Portland, ME, the daughter of the late Constance C. (Dunphe) and Ralph L. Towle, Sr. A graduate of Gorham High School, Cathy went on to attend Andover College, where she...
Kathryn Buckley York
Aug 24, 2025
Portland / Yarmouth - Kathryn Buckley York (67) died on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Brentwood Center in Yarmouth, Maine, after an extended illness. She had a smile that drew one into her grateful heart. She was a keeper of lifelong stories that she shared. She understood loss and always had a listening ear. She was a very proud mother...
Wayne Elliott Morgan
Aug 24, 2025
Wayne Elliott Morgan - 84 of Westbrook, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 24th. Wayne was born September 18, 1940 in Portland to Byron and Julia (Smith) Morgan. Wayne lived and went to school in South Portland until joining the military. Wayne proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from '58 to '62 as an electrician. He...
John North Farrar
Aug 19, 2025
John North Farrar, 96, of Gorham, Maine, known as Jack to family and friends, passed away peacefully in Gorham on August 19, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1929 in Bangor, Maine, the son of Ralph B. and Josephine (Gartley) Farrar. Jack was raised in Bangor and graduated from Bangor High School in 1947. While there he participated in...
Philip A Sweetsir
Aug 19, 2025
Windham - Philip A. Sweetsir, 84, of Gray passed away on August 19, 2025. He was born in Portland on July 30, 1941, the son of Ralph and Evelyn (Cossar) Sweetsir. He attended local schools in Cape Elizabeth, and after graduation he served in the United States Airforce. He retired from National Semiconductor of South Portland. Philip was a member...
Steven B. Hoisington
Aug 18, 2025
Westbrook – Steven B. Hoisington, 73, of Westbrook died on August 18, 2025, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Steven was born July 14, 1952, in Bangor, the son of Richard E and Sylvia (Tobey) Hosington, and moved with his family to Farmington, Maine in 1960. He was educated in Maine graduating from Mount Blue High School in 1971....
Donald Lee Rich
Aug 17, 2025
Donald Lee Rich, 90, of Stuart, FL, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 17 at his summer home in Windham, Maine, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 12, 1934, in Portland, Maine, to Chester and Louine Rich. Don grew up in Windham, amidst the bustle of his father's business, Rich's Home Restaurant, where he learned the value of hard...
Roger D Francoeur
Aug 16, 2025
Roger D. Francoeur died peacefully after a short illness on August 16, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1936 in Westbrook to Roland and Paula Francoeur. He attended St. Hyacinth School, graduated from Cheverus High School in 1955, joined the Air National Guard, and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. On September 2, 1957 he married Elaine...
Roger Aime Barr
Aug 15, 2025
Roger was born March 17, 1944 to Aime and Rosalie Bolvin Barr. He attended Westbrook schools and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1962. While there, he was a Class President and Chairman of the school Student Council. He continued his education at the New England Institute of Anatomy in Boston where he acquired a degree in Mortuary Sciences, which...
Darryl Wayne Clark
Aug 15, 2025
Darryl Wayne Clark, 64, of Gorham passed away on August 15, 2025 at the Gosnell Memorial House in Scarborough following a short illness. Born in Portland at Maine Medical Center, on July 18, 1961 to the late Owen and Marjorie (Ayres) Clark, Darryl was a true Mainer and had a deep love of all things the Maine outdoors had to...
Scott Anthony Martin
Aug 7, 2025
Scott Anthony Martin, 56, of Naples, Maine, died unexpectedly on August 7, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1969 in Burlington VT. His childhood was filled with days exploring the woods with friends and his younger brother. He graduated from Williamstown HS in 1988. Scott began his lifelong mission of service in HS when he started running calls with...
Barbara Christina Payne
Aug 6, 2025
Barbara C. Payne, 84 of Raymond Maine, passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Barbara was born on June 20th, 1941, in Portland, Maine to her father Durwood Douglass and mother Christina Douglass. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Barbara dedicated over 25 years of her life as a compassionate...
Harold L. Ware
Jul 31, 2025
Harold L. Ware, 93, of Standish, ME passed away on July 31, 2025. He was born June 24, 1932, in Ward's Cove, ME to Margaret C. and Arnold V. Ware. Hal attended Standish schools growing up, graduating from Standish High School in 1949. Sports were always a large part of Hal's life – playing four years of varsity baseball and...
Henry "Chuck" Whynot Jr.
Jul 31, 2025
Henry "Chuck" Whynot Jr 73, died July 31, 2025 at the Maine Veterans Home is Scarborough after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and heart failure . He had been a resident there for the past two years. Chuck was born on March 3, 1952 in Portland, Maine, the son of the late Henry Whynot Sr and Patricia Donahue Whynot....
Karen Allene Norton
Jul 30, 2025
Karen Allene Norton Westbrook ME Karen Allene Norton died unexpectedly on July 30, 2025 at her home in Westbrook, Maine. She was born May 22, 1962 to Eva Maytan Norton and Lyle F. Norton, in Minneapolis, MN. The family relocated to Schodack, NY, a rural area near Albany. Karen was an active child who made friends easily and participated in...
