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...
Hazel Hartford
Dec 2, 2021
STANDISH - Hazel Hartford, 88, passed away on December 2, 2021 at a Portland hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wood County, West Virginia on September 26, 1933, the daughter of William and Sylvia (Chidester) Brown. She was a life member of the Eastern Star and a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church. Hazel was a...
Steven Charles Pomelow
Dec 1, 2021
Steven Charles Pomelow, 72, of Gorham, ME. passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2021 after a short battle with Leukemia. Born Sept. 29, 1949, the son of the late Harold Pomelow and Dolores Pomelow (Bannister), Steven was a teacher of 40 years prior to his retirement in 2011. Steven started his teaching career at the former St. Patrick's School in...
Albert E. Lewry
Nov 30, 2021
GORHAM - Albert E. Lewry, 79, passed away at Gosnell House on November 30, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born in Portland on July 4, 1942 to Willard H. Lewry and Elizabeth (Lank) Lewry. Upon graduating from Gorham High School he enlisted in the Air Force. After 4 years of service he went to work at Pratt Whitney before...
Judith Jane Danis
Nov 30, 2021
Westbrook – Judith Danis, 81, of Westbrook, ME passed away at home, Tuesday November 30, 2021 surrounded by family. She came into the world on June 22, 1940 to Elroy and Evelyn Sawyer. Going to school and growing up in Portland, her grandmother, Grace played a very large part in raising her and her siblings. After a long and often...
Gloria Mae Chamard
Nov 30, 2021
PORTLAND – Gloria Mae (Lowell) Chamard, 88, of Windham passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Daughter of George and Madeline (Lamb) Lowell, Gloria was born in Windham, ME and spent her entire life there. She attended local schools and graduated from Windham High School. Mrs. Chamard was a devoted mother, homemaker, and community volunteer. Gloria established the first nursery...
Marilyn F. Morin-Percy
Nov 29, 2021
STANDISH - Marilyn F. Morin-Percy, 77, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2021. She was born in Sanford on January 15, 1944 to Lloyd Burnell and Phyllis Sanborn. She attended Sanford Schools. After graduation she began working at Vishay Sprague where she became an engineer, and from there moved on to L.L. Bean. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Virginia "Ginny" Burnham
Nov 28, 2021
Virginia Burnham "Ginny", 90, lifelong resident of Gorham, died peacefully at her daughter's home on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was born in Westbrook, to parents Cylence and Ernest Lane, graduated from Gorham High School and attended Business School. She worked for over 30 years in food service at White Rock School but her primary occupation was that of caring...
Helen Grace Thorne
Nov 27, 2021
Buxton Helen Grace Thorne (Walker), 91 passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27 with family by her side at The Barron Center where she resided for the last 9 years. She was born on June 23, 1930, in Mechanic Falls, Maine. The daughter of the late Wendell Walker and Helena Gonyea. She worked for over 20 years at GTE Sylvania...
