Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Lois M. Small

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Alice Fitzpatrick Cameron

Mary Alice Fitzpatrick Cameron

Jun 26, 2021

Standish Mary Alice Fitzpatrick Cameron, 97: passed away on June 26, at Gorham House after a lengthy decline in health and dementia. She was born May 6, 1924 in Chelsea, Massachusetts daughter of Robert and Anne Fitzpatrick. She worked a short time as a dental assistant then during WWll she was a welder at Chelsea/Boston Naval Shipyard. While working there...

Dennis Harold Jaques

Dennis Harold Jaques

Jun 25, 2021

Westbrook Dennis Harold Jaques, 65, died Friday, June 25, 2021, due to complications from pancreatic cancer, at the family camp in Raymond. He was born June 6, 1956, in Portland, a son of Wyvern and Evelyn (Mayberry) Jaques. Dennis grew up in Westbrook and attended local schools. He worked for S.D. Warren for 32 years and then retired from Pit...

Daniel Edmund Wheatley

Daniel Edmund Wheatley

Jun 23, 2021

Daniel Wheatley, 52, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was born on April 13, 1969, son of Titus and Linda Wheatley. Danny was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. He had a personality that was always happy and friendly and that is why so many people got along with him and became his friends. He...

Jeanne Louise Leclair

Jeanne Louise Leclair

Jun 22, 2021

Westbrook – Jeanne Louise Lagueux LeClair passed away at her home June 22, 2021 with her family by her side. A daughter of Maurice and Louise Lagueux. Jeanne grew up in South Portland and graduated from South Portland High School in 1956 and went to work for the telephone company. On August 20, 1960 Jeanne married Harry LeClair and had...

Dominic Edward Pizzo

Dominic Edward Pizzo

Jun 22, 2021

PORTLAND - Dominic Edward Pizzo, 49, passed away on June 22, 2021. Beloved son of Joseph Pizzo, Jr. and Sharon Pizzo. Dominic was born on March 31, 1972. Dominic attended USM after graduating from Deering High School in 1990. He spent many years working in the family produce business, and later worked for Shaw's. Dominic loved to read and write,...

Merle Anne "Annie" Chapman

Merle Anne "Annie" Chapman

Jun 21, 2021

GORHAM - Merle Ann "Annie" Chapman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 21, 2021. Annie was born in 1945 in Portland. The daughter of Helen (Collis) Chapman and Alfred P. Chapman, Jr. Annie was a long time member of the First Parish Congregational Church in Gorham Maine, and spent many years in the choir. She loved her...

Rhonda Jean Butterfield

Rhonda Jean Butterfield

Jun 20, 2021

Gorham Lifelong enthusiastic Maine resident Rhonda Champagne Butterfield, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away suddenly at her home in Gorham Saturday evening June 20, 2021, which just happened to be her 51st wedding anniversary. Rhonda, was born to Leo Champagne and Beverly Barrows on October 23, 1951. She was raised in Westbrook, Maine and attended Westbrook schools,...

Anita Beatrice Lambert

Anita Beatrice Lambert

Jun 19, 2021

WESTBROOK - Anita Beatrice Lambert, 77, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2021 at Springbrook Nursing Home after complications from chronic illness. Anita was born on May 20, 1944 in Westbrook, where she grew up and attended school. She retired from Sebago-Moc Company where she worked as a stitcher for about 40 years. Anita enjoyed time with family and friends,...

Eugene "Gene" F. Douglass

Eugene "Gene" F. Douglass

Jun 19, 2021

STANDISH – Eugene "Gene" F. Douglass, 78, passed away at his home on June 19, 2021. Born in Westbrook on December 2, 1942 to Ruth and William Warner. Gene attended Westbrook High School. He held many jobs in his life including Century Tire, Sebago Moc, and in the parking garage at Maine Medical Center. Gene was a lifetime member of...

Lois A. Lalonde

Lois A. Lalonde

Jun 18, 2021

WESTBROOK – Family, friends and the community lost a fine, loving and caring person on June 18, 2021. Lois Alberta (Sturgeon) Lalonde was a very special Mom, wife, partner, daughter, sister, and friend. She was always there with a smile, laugh or kind word. Lois' generosity, kindness, calmness and zest for life was evident as she was beloved by many...

John R. Ranger

John R. Ranger

Jun 18, 2021

WESTBROOK – John R. Ranger, 52, passed away on June 18, 2021, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, after a long illness with heart disease. He was born on February 19, 1969, in Portland to John and Linda Ranger. Johnny was educated in Westbrook schools and was a member of the elementary and junior high school bands. During those early years,...

Ryan James Demmons

Ryan James Demmons

Jun 16, 2021

LISBON - Ryan James Demmons, sadly and suddenly passed away at age 45 on June 16, 2021. He was the son of Kathleen and James Demmons as well as brother to his late sister, Amy Limanni. Ryan lived his whole life in Maine, born in Portland on April 22, 1976, then living in Lisbon later on. He was a handyman...

Katherine Marie Shannon

Katherine Marie Shannon

Jun 13, 2021

Katherine (Kay) Shannon, 87, left this world Sunday evening June 13, 2021 at the end of a beautiful sunny day spent surrounded by her loving family at home in Gorham, Maine. Although she had been ill for some time, Kay chose to keep her illness to herself, not wanting to burden anyone with her suffering. She lived her life on...

Beverly Jean Perkins (Foster)

Beverly Jean Perkins (Foster)

Jun 13, 2021

Beverly Jean Foster was born in Limington, Maine on May 31st, 1937 and passed away on June 13th, 2021. She was a daughter of Ernest Foster and Hazel Merrifield and had six other siblings. She spent her childhood in rural Maine and later raised a family of her own, forging the roots of her family tree deep into the local...

Mabel Erma Steele

Mabel Erma Steele

Jun 12, 2021

Portland Mabel Erma (Fields) Steele, 92, died Saturday June 12, 2021 at The Cedars in Portland. She was born March 17, 1929, in Buxton a daughter of James and Awilda (Jones) Fields. Mabel was a longtime Gorham resident and retired from Sebago Moc in Westbrook after 32 years of service. She had many passions in life including country music, playing...