Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Clifford "Cliff" Lee Colter

Clifford "Cliff" Lee Colter

Jul 29, 2021

STANDISH – Clifford "Cliff" Lee Colter, 56, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday July 29, 2021 in a car accident on Whites Bridge Road in Standish, Maine. He was born in Houlton on September 27, 1964 a son of Beverly and Arthurine (King) Colter. Cliff went to college in Presque Isle and moved to Portland to work for multiple engineering...

Charles Ferdinand Freeman Sr.

Charles Ferdinand Freeman Sr.

Jul 29, 2021

STANDISH - It is with great sadness we share that Charles Ferdinand Freeman, Sr. 84, son of Clifford and Loretta Freeman and loving husband of Betty Freeman, passed into eternal life on July 29 , 2021. Charles was born in Portland, ME and married Betty Louise St. Pierre in June 1955. Charles served in the US Air force and upon...

Theresa "Terri" Marie Mack

Theresa "Terri" Marie Mack

Jul 28, 2021

PORTLAND – Theresa "Terri" Marie Mack, 61, passed away on July 28, 2021. She was born in Portland on March 6, 1960, a daughter of Donald and Judy (Leighton) Delisle. She was the mother of Chad Mack. She enjoyed fun weekends with her son playing floor hockey, ice skating or watching him play hockey. She was survived by her son,...

Cynthia Agnes Morrill

Cynthia Agnes Morrill

Jul 28, 2021

WESTBROOK - Cynthia Agnes Morrill, 68, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Cynthia was born on December 18, 1952 in Westbrook, to parents Raymond and Anne Marie "Paulette" (Legere) Morrill. She was a graduate of Westbrook High School and had attended Southern Maine Community College. Cynthia...

Sharon Lee Rumery

Sharon Lee Rumery

Jul 25, 2021

GORHAM - Sharon Lee Rumery, 71, of Gorham passed away peacefully on July 25th 2021 at her home in Gorham after a brief battle against Cancer. She was born on April 19th, 1950, in Portland. She was the daughter of Robert Linwood Jordan and Barbara Ann Jordan. Sharon had three brothers, Robert, Glenn, and Peter Jordan. She graduated from Deering...

Philip William Boothby Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...