Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
Philip William Boothby Sr.
Jul 24, 2021
GORHAM - Philip W. Boothby, Sr., 96, of Gorham passed away at Maine Medical Center on July 24, 2021. He was born September 27, 1924 in Westbrook to Thomas R. and Grace (LeBrock) Boothby. He was a lifetime resident of Gorham. Phil was married to Glenna (Miner) Boothby for 60 years until her passing in 2010. Together they raised four...
Dale H. Raymond
Jul 23, 2021
WINDHAM - Dale Raymond, 73, of Windham passed away on July 23, 2021, due to complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was born April 6, 1948, in Bangor, the son of the late Gordon and Barbara (Lancaster) Raymond. Dale grew up in Portland and spent summers at the family camp on Highland Lake in Falmouth. He attended school in Portland and...
Helen Joyce Varney
Jul 22, 2021
WINDHAM – Helen Joyce Varney, 93, passed away on July 22, 2021. She was born on September 12, 1927, the daughter of John and Blanche Goretzka. Helen enjoyed bowling, gardening, spending time with family and friends and volunteering. She served in the U.S. Navy WAVES and was a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her son, Richard...
Carla Mary Ham
Jul 22, 2021
Portland Carla Mary Guimond Ham passed away peacefully on July 22 at her home in Portland after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family in her favorite room overlooking her beloved backyard. God's most loving, sweet and kind child is in his welcoming arms. Carla was born on August 29, 1954 in Portland the daughter of Carl...
Sandra May Franklyn
Jul 17, 2021
EAST BALDWIN - Sandra "Sandy" Buzzell Boyce Franklyn, 75, of East Baldwin passed away on July 17, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born on April 06, 1946 to Avon and Ursel Buzzell, the youngest of their four children and only daughter. Sandy became friends with Glenice Boyce St. Peter in 1964 who introduced Sandy to her brother,...
Terri Jean Hernandez
Jul 17, 2021
Westbrook - Terri Jean Hernandez (Cheverie), 55, of Westbrook, passed away Saturday July 17th, 2021 following a brief illness. Terri was born September 6, 1965 in Boston, MA to the late Douglas F. Cheverie and Janice l. Duran. She grew up and attended Stoughton schools. Terri was active in the Golden Rays Drum Corps with her siblings. After moving to...
Barbara Clark Mills
Jul 16, 2021
GORHAM - Barbara Clark Mills passed away recently at the age of 89. She was born Barbara May Clark, in Portland, Maine, to parents Florian Lester Clark and Francis Hassner. She grew up in Rockland, Maine, during the Great Depression and the Second World War. Upon graduating from Rockland District High School, she married the Rev. Joseph B. Mills and...
Elaine B Murak
Jul 12, 2021
Elaine B Murak passed away on July 12, 2021 at Eastside Center for Health. She was born in Castine, Maine on July 13, 1949, the daughter of Oliver Bakeman Jr and Dorothy Dyer. She graduated from George Stevens Academy High School of Blue Hill, Maine, and from the University of New England. Elaine was a registered nurse working many health...
Craig Alan Hathaway
Jul 12, 2021
Craig Alan Hathaway, 59, of Westbrook, ME, formerly Shapleigh & North Truro, MA, passed away on Monday, July 12. He was born on October 27, 1961 to Stuart Hathaway & Anne (Roach) Hathaway in Springvale, Maine, the youngest of three. Due to his dad's work, he moved around a few times as a child, to California before they settled in...
Judith F Richard
Jul 11, 2021
Scarborough, Judith (Judy) Ferris Richard (81) daughter of the late Oakley and Emily Doucette Ferris, of Portland, Maine, died peacefully at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine, on Sunday, July 11, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born on September 16th, 1939. Judy was known for her selflessness, and deep and undying love for her children, Gayle Richard,...
Jamie R. West
Jul 7, 2021
POLAND – Jamie Richard West, 44, of Poland passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2021. He was born in Portland on June 2, 1977 to Richard "Dickey" Alan West and Charlene "Wendy" Louise Smith West. Jamie became very close to Rabbi Gary Barenson and believed in many of the teachings of the Jewish religion. Rabbi became a dear and trusted...
Eva E. Roy
Jul 7, 2021
Westbrook Eva Elizabeth Roy, 93, died Wednesday July 7, 2021 at her residence. She was born June 30, 1928, in Westbrook a daughter of Philip and Domitile (LeBlanc) Moreau. Eva grew up in Westbrook and attended local schools. She was a dedicated homemaker that loved to golf, knit, and crochet. She'll be remembered as the sweetest person on earth and...
Betty L. Roberts
Jul 6, 2021
WINDHAM – Betty L. Roberts, 80, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a long illness. She was born April 17, 1941 in Pittsfield, MA to Lawrence and Dorothy Reynolds, the family later moved to Windham in the 1950's. She retired from Fairchild Semi-Conductor and began traveling the world. She also enjoyed traveling,...
William M Horr
Jul 6, 2021
William M Horr, 64, of Gray Died peacefully in his sleep on July 6, 2021 he it's preceded by his father William and his mother Martha and leaves behind his wife Donna of 33 years, his son Owen and daughter Crystal, 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; his brother Richard and wife Jill, sisters; Jeannie and her husband Mike, Margret...
Steven Donald Phillips
Jul 4, 2021
RAYMOND- Steven D. Phillips, longtime resident of Raymond passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 4th. He was born on April 4, 1953 in Dorchester Mass, an only child to Donald B. and Violet (Perkins) Phillips. Steve had an enduring career of over 40 years with Albert F. Fitzgerald Tile Company as a sales representative with an extensive territory and extensive...
Lois M. Small
Jul 2, 2021
ST. PETERSBURG, FL & WINDHAM – Lois M. Small, 89, passed away on July 2, 2021. She was born in Lubec, Maine on August 3, 1931, a daughter of Joseph A. and Alberta (Green) McDonald. A funeral service will be held, 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Windham Chapel of Dolby, Blais & Segee, 434 River Road.
Monnie Jean Cofone
Jul 1, 2021
SCARBOROUGH - Monnie Jean (Swett) Cofone, 80, passed away July 1, 2021 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born in Brewer, Maine on October 10, 1940, daughter of William F. Swett and Gwendolyn Davenport. She graduated from Berwick Academy in Berwick, Maine. She attended Valley Forge Christian College where she met the love of her life, Rev. Samuel J...
Virginia "Ginny" Merchant Hoy
Jun 29, 2021
PORTLAND - Virginia Merchant Hoy, 96, passed away quietly in her sleep on June 29, 2021. Ginny was born August 23, 1924 in Newark NJ, the daughter of Elizabeth G. (Fravel) and Harry P. Merchant. Ginny graduated from Newton, MA High School and University of Maine at Orono. Ginny was active in the communities of Westbrook and Standish before joining...
Reverend Joseph J. Koury, Jcd
Jun 27, 2021
SOUTH PORTLAND – Father Joseph J. Koury, JCD, 76, of South Portland and formerly of Windham died Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Portland. Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island on June 22, 1945 to Mariam Yousef Khoury and Elias J Koury Sr. whom were both born in Ma'ara Sednaya, Syria. Father Koury became a member of the...
Brian Keith Cameron
Jun 27, 2021
Westbrook Brian Keith Cameron (known as Keith), 63, passed away unexpectedly on June 27th surrounded by family. Keith was born on August 9th, 1958, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to beloved mother Louise Cameron. A southern boy at heart, Keith spent much of his early years in the South. After moving to Maine in 1998, he eventually discovered the true Mainer in...

