John William Emerson Sr
Jul 12, 2025
John William Emerson, Sr., of Gorham, Maine, passed away unexpectedly July 12 at Massachusetts General Hospital from complications following a lung transplant and after living for 12 years with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Born May 1, 1951, in New Haven Connecticut to the late Dr. Horton "Bill" Emerson and Anne Haynes Emerson, he referred to himself as "my mother's little May...
Stanley Warren Douglas
Jul 10, 2025
Stanley Warren Douglas went to meet his maker on July 10, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1937, at the family farm on Running Hill Road in Scarborough where he lived and worked as a dairyman for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Alma (Smith) Douglas, a son, Stephen B. Douglas,...
Dawn Marie Meggison
Jul 10, 2025
BUXTON - Dawn Marie Meggison, 73, of Buxton passed away July 10, 2025 of kidney failure at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born May 2, 1952, in Portland, to Donald H. Doucette and Janice A. Doucette. She graduated from Westbrook High School in 1970. After graduation, she worked at Zayre's department store for two years, then went...
Thomas W. Dyke
Jul 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas W. Dyke A Life Well-Lived It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Dyke, who left us on July 10, 2025 at the age of 68. Tom was a beloved husband, father, and friend whose legacy of kindness, compassion, and dedication will forever be cherished by all who knew them. A...
Mathilda Anna Studley
Jul 9, 2025
Mathilda Anna "Tillie" Studley, 98, of Scarborough passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, surrounded by family, reuniting with her beloved husband Leroy "Sam" Studley. She was born in South Portland on August 28, 1926, to Britta Katie and Julius Adolf Hertz. Tillie attended Cottage Farms School in Cape Elizabeth, where she met Sam who would become the love of...
Marcella Marie Richio
Jul 7, 2025
Marcella Marie (Labreque) Richio (April 23, 1926 – July 7, 2025) Marcella Richio, 99, of Westbrook, Maine, died at Maine Medical Ctr. after a brief illness. She was born in Westbrook, Me attended St. Hyacinth school and Westbrook schools. She left school at age 16 to work in S.D. Warren Mill to contribute to her Grandparents where she resided. She...
Mina Belle Preston
Jul 3, 2025
Mina grew up in the little coastal fishing town of Roque Bluffs, Maine. She was the 4th of 10 children. Life was simple in those days: there were fresh springs of water to fetch in the woods, home baked beans and biscuits cooked on wood stoves, garden to table vegetables, and best of all her mother Minnie's made from scratch...
Dmitriy "Dima" Basistyy
Jul 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dmitriy Basistyy (Dima), who left this world on July 2nd 2025 at the age of 47. He was a kind, generous, and gentle soul whose quiet strength and loving nature left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. Dima had a heart bigger than words could...
Michael E. Fisher
Jul 2, 2025
POLAND , Michael E. Fisher, 66 passed peacefully in the comfort of his home on July 2, 2025, after a battle of acute myeloid leukemia. Michael was born March 18, 1959, a son to Richard and Lela Swett of Portland. Michael graduated Deering High School class of 1978. Following high school, Mike met the love of his Pam and the...
Jeannine C. Lister
Jun 29, 2025
On June 29, 2025, Jeannine C. Lister, after a battle with cancer, left her earthly home and joined her Heavenly Father. Jeannine was the daughter of Henry Arseneault and Pauline (Dubois) Arseneault, and grew up in Sanford with her older sister Connie, and two younger brothers Danny and Peter. Jeannine attended Sanford High School where she was a member of...
Harriet Caron
Jun 29, 2025
Harriet Caron, our beloved Mom, Gram, Mammy, Memere, Jammy, joined the Communion of Saints in the Church Triumphant on Sunday, June 29, after a brief illness. If you had the honor of knowing Harriet, you probably thought that Shakespeare wrote his famous line, "Though she be but little, she is fierce," about her. She was a force of nature, made...
James Bryant Quimby
Jun 27, 2025
James Bryant Quimby (Jim), 78, of Windham, passed away unexpectedly at his home—his sanctuary—on June 27, 2025. Born on April 3, 1947, in Westbrook, Maine, Jim was the beloved son of Barbra Secord and Ivan Quimby. He attended Windham schools, where he met the love of his life, Judy, in the 5th grade. Jim was always elated to share the...
Frank "Duke" Swanson
Jun 26, 2025
Frank "Duke" Swanson died on June 26th, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. He was born on December 18,1956 in Freeport, NY, the son of France and Maryanne Swanson. He met his future wife Cornelia as a senior at Uniondale High School in NY. They were together for over 50 years. They married in 1985, lived for a few...
Alton M. "Skip" Heath
Jun 25, 2025
Alton M. "Skip" Heath, 81, of Hollis, passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2025, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a brief illness. Skip was born in Canastota, NY, to Alton Sr. and Florence Heath and grew up on the family farm in Chittenango, which had been in the Heath family for generations. After graduating from Chittenango High School, Skip...
Michael David Kilfoil Sr.
Jun 25, 2025
With great sadness we announce the passing of Michael D. Kilfoil Sr. beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. Michael David Kilfoil Sr was born in Portland Maine on May 7, 1941, to Murray B. and Clare Cassidy Kilfoil. He was one of seven children, two sisters and four brothers. Michael graduated from Portland High School in 1959. Michael...
Michael George Powers
Jun 20, 2025
Westbrook – Michael George Powers, 78, of Westbrook, died on Friday June 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and his beloved dog Rusty. Michael was born in Westbrook on December 18, 1946, the son of George and Irene (Gregoire) Powers. He attended local schools and after graduation served in the United States Navy.He worked for 35 years...
Donald J. Dolloff
Jun 18, 2025
Donald J. Dolloff, 94 of Gorham, passed away on June 18, 2025 after spending the day with his family. Son of Charles E. Dolloff, he was born on February 23, 1931. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. In 1955 he called Jean Merrifield and asked her on a date and...
Alan Joseph Widor
Jun 16, 2025
Alan Joseph Widor, 76, of Westbrook, Maine, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his family in his final days. Born on May 5, 1949, Alan lived a life marked by quiet strength, a dry wit, and steadfast dedication to his loved ones. "Al" was the son...
Philip (Chip) Edward Stultz Jr.
Jun 16, 2025
Philip (Chip) Edward Stultz (Junior) was 78 years old when he passed on June 16th, 2025 at Gosnell House in Scarborough, Maine after a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 3rd, 1947, in Maine. His parents were Philip Edward Stultz (Senior) and Orra Elizabeth Stultz. Chip graduated from Westbrook High School in 1965 and then from Jamestown...
Gordon M Ward
Jun 14, 2025
Gorham – Gordon M. Ward, a longtime resident of Gorham, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Gordon was born in Waterville, Maine on November 16, 1938, the beloved son of Esther and Malon Ward. His family moved to Portland where he graduated from Deering High School in 1956. He continued his education at Maine...
