Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
Arnold "Chuck" Eames
Jan 3, 2022
GORHAM - Arnold "Chuck" Eames, 91, died peacefully on January 3, 2022 with family by his side. He was born on February 10, 1930 in West Paris, Maine, the son of the late Arnold R. and Beatrice (Martin) Eames. After graduating from Falmouth High School, he went to RPI where he received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. Chuck continued...
Elaine Marie Spiller
Jan 2, 2022
A true Force of Nature; the family "General" STANDISH – Elaine Marie Spiller, 81, passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2022 with son Philip Jr. and companion Roy Newell by her side. Born in Monmouth, ME on November 24, 1940, the daughter of Clifford and Marie (Holt) English, the family moved to Saco then South Portland in the...
Sybil Gwendolyn (Turner) Douglass
Jan 2, 2022
WESTBROOK - Sybil Gwendolyn (Turner) Douglass a lifetime resident of Westbrook, passed away on January 2, 2022 at the age of 100. She was born in Sunninghill, England on April 26, 1921 to Walter and Florence Turner. She worked as a cook for an American Family during the war, and on the double decker buses. After her shift on the...
Nancy K. Merry
Jan 1, 2022
Nancy Elizabeth Keith Merry of Scarborough, Maine went peacefully home to our Heavenly Father on Jan. 1st, 2022 with the Love of her life of 62 years James G. Merry holding her hand. Nancy was born to William & Helen Keith of Westbrook, Maine. Where she graduated in 1952 and she was one of seven siblings. She is survived by...
Loretta M. Hayer
Dec 30, 2021
Loretta M. Hayer, 91, of Sanford, passed away suddenly at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford on December 30, 2021. She was born in Westbrook on May 28, 1930, a daughter of the late Adjutor and Laura (Lavigne) Gouzie. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Lawrence Hayer. Loretta, or "Teta" as she was affectionately called by family, was a...
Mary Jean Rossi
Dec 27, 2021
Mary Jean (Robinson) Rossi, peacefully passed away December 27, 2021 surrounded by those who loved her most. Mary was born December 2, 1939 in Portsmouth, NH to Mary Lillian Robinson, nee Arsenault and Carroll A. Robinson. Mary graduated in1958 from Deering High School and followed in her dad ' s footsteps taking a job at the American Can Company, where...
Rose-Anne Gurney
Dec 27, 2021
Rose-Anne Gurney, 62, of Naples, passed away on December 27, 2021 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Portland on March 14, 1959 to Malcolm and Marilyn (Clarke) Kelley. Rose-Anne, or "Otis" as she was affectionately called by family, was a woman of many talents. She was very handy and...
Kendall R. Conant, Sr.
Dec 26, 2021
PORTLAND - Kendall Ray Conant Sr, 92, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2021 with his wife Pauline by his side. He was born in Westbrook to Eugene Linwood Conant and Mabel Anna O'Halloran Conant on Aug. 30, 1929. He grew up in Westbrook, attended Westbrook schools and attended Camp William Hinds as a Boy Scout. His life changed dramatically...
Linda Mary King
Dec 25, 2021
Gorham - Linda Mary King, née LaChance, 78, passed away on December 25, 2021. Linda was born on December 8, 1943 in Westbrook, Maine. She was a loving and dedicated mom, grandmother and sister to her family. After growing up in Maine and attending St. Joseph's College, Linda served her country as a Lieutenant in the Women's Army Corps. After...
Thomas J. Cabral
Dec 22, 2021
Thomas J. Cabral, 71, of Naples, Maine, died from complications of heart failure at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine on December 22nd. He was born on May 23, 1950 in Woburn, Massachusetts to parents Arthur and Helen (O'Donnell) Cabral. Tom grew up in Stoneham, Massachusetts and graduated in 1968 from Stoneham High School. He went on to attend...
Bette Jane Bragdon
Dec 22, 2021
Westbrook Bette Jane Bragdon, 84, died Wednesday December 22, 2021, at her home. She was born March 26, 1937, in Westbrook a daughter of Forest and Annie Collins. Bette grew up in Westbrook and attended local schools. She dedicated her career to the S.D. Warren Paper Company retiring from the research department. Bette loved staying active and was a member...
Colin Timothy Gallagher
Dec 21, 2021
WINDHAM - Colin Timothy Gallagher, 35, tragically lost his life to an overdose on December 21, 2021. He was born in Portland on June 16, 1986, the son of Timothy P. Gallagher and Catherine (Renquin) Ryder. After graduation, Colin enlisted in the US Army infantry. He deployed to Baghdad, later returning to Washington state and then back home to Maine....
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...


