William Earl Bombard Sr.
Mar 11, 2021
WESTBROOK - William E. Bombard, Sr., 62, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on March 11, 2021, in the company of loved ones. Distilling the weight and meaning of Bill's life into words on a page seems an impossible task. Bill was of a rare order who, seemingly by their presence alone, elevate and illuminate the world around them. A...
Joan L. (Derosier) Daigle
Mar 11, 2021
Joan L. (Derosier) Daigle of Windham, Me, formerly from Van Buren, ME January 16, 1931 to March 11, 2021 WINDHAM-- Joan lived the rich and full life that we all dream of; she and her forever partner Richard were united in love and in life for 65 years, with a bond that kept them together even when they were apart....
Paul G. Delcourt
Mar 10, 2021
ROCHESTER, NH - Paul Delcourt, 86, passed away March 10, 2021. He was born on March 2, 1935 in Westbrook, ME to Albert and Merilda (St. Pierre) Delcourt. He lived all but the last two years of his life in or around Westbrook. Paul was a Veteran of the Unites States Navy, having served during the Korean War. While he...
Lorraine T Begin
Mar 10, 2021
Lorraine T. Begin, 89, of Gorham, Maine passed away on March 10, 2021 after experiencing a stroke. She was born May 24, 1931, the first child of Aime L. and M. Blanche (Richard) Thibeault. Raised in Westbook she attended St. Hyacinth Catholic school. Her 1st employer was Dana Warp mill where she earned wages to help support her family. As...
Michael Lee Fusco
Mar 9, 2021
WESTBROOK - Michael Lee Fusco, 69, (let us pray), devoted husband, dad, grampy, bam-bam, and friend to many, passed away on March 9, 2021. Michael was born in Portland, Maine on June 16, 1951, the son of John C. Fusco and Jean E. Cairns. He grew up in Westbrook and the "hill" and graduated from Westbrook High School. Michael married...
Donald "Donnie" A. Tanguay Ii
Mar 8, 2021
WINDHAM - Donald "Donnie" A. Tanguay II, 53, passed away at home on March 8th, 2021 after a long determined battle with esophageal cancer. He was born December 12th, 1967 in Westbrook Maine, the son of Donald A. and Charlene (Sawyer) Tanguay. Donnie graduated from Windham High School in 1986. A lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox, he played...
Jo-Anne Boucher Velilla
Mar 8, 2021
WINDHAM-- Jo-Anne Boucher Velilla, 44, passed away at her home on March 8, 2021. She is the daughter of Robert and Paula Perkins Boucher. Jo-Anne graduated from Windham High school. After school she completed her CNA course. She worked for 16 years in local nursing homes. She loved her elderly patients, always going the extra step for them, including surprising...
Jane Stansfield Mosher
Mar 4, 2021
Jane Stansfield Mosher passed away at Gorham House on 4 March 2021. She was 82. Jane was born on 5 April 1938 in Farmington, Maine, to the late Faye Mitchell Stansfield and Harry Linwood Stansfield. Jane grew up in Wilton, where she graduated from Wilton Academy in 1956. She was a freshman education major at the University of Maine when,...
James R. Fahey
Mar 3, 2021
WESTBROOK—James R. Fahey, 75, passed away March 3, 2021 at Maine Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born November 30, 1945, a son of James and Madelyn (Newhall) Fahey. Jim grew up in Portland, and was a graduate of Portland High School. Following school, he proudly served in the Navy. Upon his honorable discharge he returned...
Floyd R. Potts
Mar 3, 2021
Floyd R. Potts, 88, of Standish, ME, passed away on March 3, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was married to Eva Jean Potts for 70 years. He was born April 13, 1932 in Allerton, New Jersey to Albert and Gladys Mae Potts. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Bennett of Milner, GA, and...
Stephen Michael Peters
Mar 2, 2021
Stephen Michael Peters of Scarborough died unexpectedly at home with family nearby on March 2, 2021. He was born on May 20, 1950, the son of Charles and Elsie Peters of Gorham. He grew up in Gorham with a life that was anchored by family, work, and Christian faith. He was a loving, kind, and dependable son, brother, friend, and...
Ronald Ernest Maxim
Mar 1, 2021
Ronald Ernest Maxim, 83, of Westbrook, Maine died March 01, 2021, at the Gosnell House in Scarborough. He was born on July 5,1937 in Maine. He was the only child of Raymond L. Maxim of South Paris and Clara Smith Maxim of Falmouth. Ronnie attended schools in Falmouth and Portland, graduating from Deering High School in 1955. He also graduated...
Maurice J. "Hunk" Erskine Jr.
Feb 28, 2021
GORHAM – Maurice J. "Hunk" Erskine, Jr., 91, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was born in South Portland on May 6, 1929, the son of Maurice, Sr. and Lena (Johnson) Erskine. Maurice graduated from South Portland High School and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. On May 10, 1957 he married Margaret I. Groves of...
Sandra Mae Thorpe
Feb 28, 2021
Sandra Mae (Lawler) Thorpe, 79, of Windham, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was born on September 2, 1941 in Brighton, MA to parents Alfred and Dottie (Thomson) Lawler. Sandra grew up in Holliston Mass where she attended Holliston High School. There she met the love of her life Walter Thorpe. After graduation they were married on July...
Rachel Marie Galipeau
Feb 25, 2021
GORHAM & WESTBROOK – Rachel Marie Galipeau, loving daughter of Albert and Solange (Gaudreau) Galipeau passed away peacefully on February 25, 2021 at the Gorham House after living a life filled with joy and challenges. Rachel was 70 years old when she passed away, one more milestone that she reached as a person who was born with Down's Syndrome. Rachel...
Barbara A. Knowles
Feb 25, 2021
WESTBROOK—Barbara A. Knowles, 86, passed away February 25, 2021 at the Barron Center in Portland where she had resided for the last two and a half years. She was born September 14, 1934, a daughter of Charles and Lillian (Trefethen) Brogan. Barbara experienced a significant loss early in life losing her mother at the age of two. She graduated from...
Paul F. Kent Sr.
Feb 19, 2021
Paul F. Kent, Sr. WESTBROOK-- Paul F. Kent, Sr. passed away on February 19, 2021 with family at his side. He was born on April 11, 1946, the son of Robert and Mary Joyce Kent in Illinois and grew up in the Upper Peninsula in Michigan, graduating from Calumet High School. Paul served in the US Coast Guard from 1964...
Rose M. Spiller
Feb 19, 2021
Rose M. Spiller, 93, died Friday, February 19, 2021, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born October 5, 1927, in Orrington, CT. Rose grew up in the Bangor area and was a 1946 graduate of Bangor High School. She enjoyed long careers with both the Portland Press Herald and the New England Telephone Company. Rose loved technology and...
Jeannette A. Hachey
Feb 18, 2021
Jeannette A. Hachey, 84, of Gorham, Maine passed away on February 18th surrounded by her loved ones at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. The sun rose and the world welcomed Jeannette in March 19, 1936, a day the world became a little brighter. Our mother/ grandmother/gigi lived a full and warm life, filled with joy, kindness and a...
Paul E. Lavigne
Feb 16, 2021
Paul E. Lavigne I, 88, of Denmark, formerly of Westbrook, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2021. He was born on October 20,1932 in Westbrook, Maine to Ovide and Donalda (Duclos) Lavigne. Paul had one brother, Laurent, and four sisters, Pauline, Cecile, Frances, and Lucille. In 1950, Paul listed in the United States Navy as an SN-2 and served in...
