Leslie A. Palmer
Jan 18, 2021
Leslie Allen Palmer, 60, of Westbrook, passed away on January 18, 2021. He was born on October 13, 1960 in Bangor, Maine to parents Lester and Madeline (Butler) Palmer. Leslie grew up with his family in Biddeford and graduated from Biddeford High School. After graduating Leslie worked at the Nike store in Saco. Leslie later worked at the Navy Yard...
Lillian Ann White
Jan 16, 2021
GORHAM — Lillian Ann White, 75, of Gorham, passed away January 16, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born in Portland on October 24, 1945 to Forrest and Dora (Wilcox) Diffin. Lillian grew up in Portland and attended Portland Schools. In 1960 she met the love of her life, Richard White. They celebrated 52 years of marriage before Richard...
Deborah Dean Pennels
Jan 14, 2021
CASCO/WINDHAM – Deborah Dean Pennels , 84, died peacefully at Falmouth House at OceanView, in Falmouth on January 14, 2021. Born in Woodbury, New Jersey on March 4th, 1936 to John C. and Barbara W. Dean, she grew up in Port Washington, NY and Wellesley, MA. Upon graduating from High School in 1953, Debbie earned a BA in Sociology from...
Charles Robert Melanson
Jan 14, 2021
WINDHAM - Charles Robert Melanson, 89, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2021 with family by his side. Charlie was born in Wakefield, MA on May 28, 1931 to John and Margret (Fredette) Melanson. Charlie was one of ten children, his childhood was spent in foster care until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17. Charlie...
Ethel "Bunny" Fitzsimmons
Jan 14, 2021
BIDDEFORD—Ethel "Bunny" Fitzsimmons, 59, passed away January 14, 2021 at her home in Biddeford with her husband by her side. She was born October 12, 1961, a daughter of Arnold and Dolores (Foster) Preston. Bunny grew up in Portland and attended local schools. Shortly after high school, she met and married the love of her life, Joseph Fitzsimmons. In her...
Donald "Don" Camille Delisle
Jan 11, 2021
PORTLAND—Donald Camille Delisle, 84, passed away January 11, 2021 at the Baron Center in Portland. He was born August 29, 1936, a son of Maurice and Alice (LaBrecque) Delisle. Don grew up in Westbrook, graduating from Westbrook High School in the class of 1956. On June 13, 1959, he married Judy Leighton. Don was enlisted in the Air Force Reserves...
Patricia L. Rich
Jan 11, 2021
GORHAM - Patricia "PaPat" L. Rich, 77, of Gorham, Maine passed away on January 11, 2021 at the Barron Center from COVID-19 complications after an extended illness. Patricia was born in South Windham, Maine to Arthur and Lois (Cobb) Locke. After graduating from Gorham High School, she continued her education for two years at a business college. She married her...
Gail F. "Ezzy" Maxner
Jan 11, 2021
Gail Frances (Ezzy) Maxner Born 10/07/1940 – Died 01/11/2021 Born in Presque Isle Maine, Gail was the fifth child of 13 children born to Luella (Sites) Ezzy and Maron Joseph "Joe" Ezzy. She grew up in towns between Presque Isle and East Machias. She graduated from Washington Academy in East Machias ME class of 1958. She also received her CNA...
Frances Kapusta
Jan 10, 2021
Casco Frances Kapusta, 88, passed away Sunday January 10, 2021. She was born April 5, 1932, in Jankowicz, Poland, a daughter of Raphael and Genowefa (Burdokiewicz) Miszuk. Frances was born in Poland and was captured with her family in 1942 and detained in a German camp until 1945. She immigrated to the United States in 1951 with her late husband...
Constance Elaine (Southard) Hemingway
Jan 8, 2021
Portland Constance Elaine (Southard) Hemingway, 86 of Portland died January 8, 2021, from complications of Covid -19. Born in Portland February 10 1934 to Kenneth and Leona (McCallam) Southard. Moving to Gorham as a young girl and attended Gorham schools. She worked over the years for several companys including food prep for Canteen and LL Bean. During her later years...
Maurice M. Whitten
Jan 6, 2021
Maurice Mason Whitten died January 6, 2021 at Gorham House in Gorham, Maine. He was born October 1, 1923, in Providence, R.I., the son of the late Rev. Albert E. and Caroline A. (Steere) Whitten. He grew up in several Maine towns where his father was appointed to Methodist Churches. He graduated from Coburn Classical Institute in Waterville in 1941....
Dennis J. Klimko
Jan 5, 2021
They say the measure of a man is in the lives he's touched. Denny was a private and humble soul. He enjoyed the most simple pleasures of life: cooking for his family, enjoying his beautiful home with his adored wife, watching golf, learning about history, and heading to the mountains for peace of mind. Denny was selfless and grateful for...
Pamela Ruth Fisher
Jan 3, 2021
WINDHAM—Pamela Ruth Fisher, 58, passed away surrounded by the love of her family in the comfort of her home on January 3, 2021. She was born August 28, 1962, a daughter of Richard and Gwen (Cobb) Mills. She grew up in South Portland, graduating from South Portland High School in the class of 1980. Following high school, Pam met the...
Peter Robert Davis
Jan 3, 2021
Peter Robert Davis 1939-2021 Windham, Maine. Peter Robert Davis (81), of 20 Conifer Drive, Windham, and recently of Ocala, Florida, passed away on January 3, 2021, at Maine Medical Center with his loved ones by his side. Peter was born in Gorham, Maine on September, 7 1939, to Gladys VanTassel Davis and George Peter Davis. Peter attended Gorham schools, graduating...
Maxine L. (Denbow) Stenger
Jan 3, 2021
WESTBROOK - Maxine Louise Denbow Stenger, 89, died on January 3, 2021 with family members holding her hand. A recent cancer diagnosis caused her to spend her final days at Gosnell House Hospice surrounded by many of those she loved, a pleasure that had eluded her during the long months of pandemic. Maxine was born in Portland. She grew up...
Carol Burnham Bellucci
Jan 2, 2021
Carol Burnham Bellucci, 72 of Westbrook, ME, passed away on January 2, 2021 at her place of residency, Gorham House in Gorham, ME after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. No funeral services will be held. Carol was born on June 19, 1948 in Bridgeport, CT. She moved to Portsmouth, NH as a small child and graduated valedictorian from Newfound...
Rev. Dr. Edward Frederick Grant
Jan 1, 2021
Rev. Dr. Edward F. Grant, 79, passed away peacefully at his home, January 1, 2021. Although he attained the highest degree of education, he preferred to be called Pastor Ed, or simply "Ed". Born just outside of Georgetown, Guyana, South America, Ed grew up on a coconut farm with his five sisters. As a kindhearted youth, his joy for reading...
June W. Wear-Bridges
Jan 1, 2021
AUBURN—June W. Wear-Bridges, 87, passed away January 1, 2021 at Clover Manor in Auburn. She was born April 19, 1933, a daughter of Ralph Pierce and Marjorie (LeBaron) Lawrence. June grew up in Massachusetts where she attended school. Following her education, she was married to her first husband and traveled around the United States as a military wife while starting...
Dolores Marie Ferron
Dec 31, 2020
SCARBOROUGH - Dolores Marie (Dubois) Ferron, 83, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 with two of her children at her home in Scarborough after an extended illness. Dolores was the daughter of the late Albert and Bertha (Labreque) Dubois of Westbrook. In 1955, Dolores graduated from Westbrook High School and married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob) Ferron in...
Anna Margaret (Lamb) Quinlan
Dec 30, 2020
POMONA, NJ - Anna Margaret (Lamb) Quinlan, 85, of Pomona, New Jersey passed away on December 30, 2020 at AtlantiCare in Pomona, New Jersey. She was born on October 29, 1935, in Windham, Maine. Anna always considered herself a Maine girl. She possessed a quick wit and amiable personality which all enjoyed. Anna is survived by her children, Roger Jr....
