Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Arthur W. Bridges Jr.

Arthur W. Bridges Jr.

Dec 9, 2020

STANDISH – Arthur W. Bridges, Jr. of Standish passed away on December 9, 2020. He was born on July 10, 1931, a son of to Arthur W. Bridges, Sr. and Glacie M. Bridges of Dayton. For over 60 years, Arthur was married to Joanne B. Bridges; and together they raised 10 children. Arthur enjoyed camping with Joanne and going to...

Jane H. Lunt

Jane H. Lunt

Dec 9, 2020

Jane H. Lunt, 94, died on December 9, 2020. Born in Portland, on March 13, 1926, the daughter of Clifford S. Ohlund and Dorothy (Dunbar) Ohlund Burns. Growing up in the Stroudwater Village area, Jane was a member of the Stroudwater Baptist Church and the Stroudwater Grange. She attended Portland schools graduating from Deering High School in 1944. She also...

Jeremy Scott Stoddard

Jeremy Scott Stoddard

Dec 6, 2020

Listen...Jeremy Scott Stoddard, 39, finally got so high that he reached the pearly gates on December 6, 2020. Jeremy enjoyed being with his family and friends, so much so, it didn't matter what activities you were doing...he was down for that. He loved helping his family out, working with his uncle Jeff on cars, fishing for stripers and trout with...

Pius G. Michaud

Pius G. Michaud

Dec 4, 2020

Pius G. Michaud, 87, passed away peacefully at Maine Medical Center on Friday, December 4, 2020. Pius was born in St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada on March 31, 1933. He was the son of Leo D. and Charlotte (Lottie Pelletier) Michaud. Pius married Rita (Bernier) Michaud on November 8, 1952 and lived on the farm with his parents until they...

Timothy Merton Libby

Timothy Merton Libby

Dec 4, 2020

BUXTON - Timothy Merton Libby, Sr., 70, formerly of Windham, died on Friday, December 4, 2020 peacefully in his sleep of natural causes. He was born in Portland on June 20, 1950, a son of William, Jr. and Florence (Mayberry) Libby. Tim grew up in Windham and attended local schools. He proudly served his country on the U.S.S. Enterprise during...

Roxanne Pettis

Roxanne Pettis

Dec 2, 2020

RAYMOND—Roxanne "Roxy" Pettis, 61, of Raymond, died on December 2, 2020 at her winter residence in Englewood, Florida. She was born November 10, 1959, in Portland, Maine, a daughter of Clarence and Barbara (Mansur) Pride. She attended Portland High School and later got her GED and went on to further her education in business at Andover College. She worked for...

Pauline Brewer Peters

Pauline Brewer Peters

Nov 30, 2020

WINDHAM—Pauline (Brewer) Peters, 87, passed away surrounded by her family on November 30, 2020. She was born in Augusta, Maine on May 10, 1933, the daughter of Fred W. and Ruth (Perkins) Brewer. As a teenager, she helped her father with his dairy business by training drivers on the milk truck or helping her sister in the office. She attended...

Phyllis Estelle Pike

Phyllis Estelle Pike

Nov 28, 2020

GORHAM—Phyllis E. Pike, 88, passed away November 28, 2020 at the Baron Center. She was born August 9, 1932, a daughter of Vernon and Louise (Littlefield) Guptill. Phyllis was a graduate of Gorham High School and on November 10, 1950 she married Kenneth Pike. Together they made their home in Gorham and raised their family. Phyllis was employed at Samson's...

Maryann Lathrop

Maryann Lathrop

Nov 27, 2020

WINDHAM - Maryann Lathrop, age 85, died unexpectedly on November 27, 2020. She was the most loving mother, grandmother and devoted friend. Maryann is survived by her daughter Laura A. Lindquist and husband N. Rich of S. Casco, ME, son Charles W. Lathrop, Jr. and wife Angela of Nashville, TN, son Stephen F. Lathrop of Windham, ME, and son Andrew...

Harry Wendell Carlin Jr.

Harry Wendell Carlin Jr.

Nov 25, 2020

Harry Wendell Carlin Jr. beloved husband of the late Lois E. Carlin (Wagg) and much cherished father of 12, died peacefully in his sleep Nov. 25, 2020. Harry was born Oct. 3, 1933, to Harry and Pauline Carlin in Lewiston, Maine. He attended Edward Little High School where he was a member of the football, ski and track teams. He...

Erland Alfred Cutter

Erland Alfred Cutter

Nov 23, 2020

GORHAM – Erland A. Cutter, 73, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of November 23 with his loving wife at his side. Earl had been bravely fighting Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) for over nine years and had made peace with his illness by living a remarkable life surrounded by love and laughter. His spirit remained strong despite the...

Polly Carmichael

Polly Carmichael

Nov 23, 2020

Polly Waterhouse Carmichael, 96, daughter of Melvin and Eleanor (Roberts) Waterhouse, passed away in the same home on Saco Street where she was born, lived as a child, and returned in her adult years. Polly was known by many as the lady that walks around town, and by many school children and friends she was known as "Grammy Polly". She...

Jason Andrew Davis Sr.

Jason Andrew Davis Sr.

Nov 22, 2020

Jason Andrew Davis Sr. passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2020. He was born in Portland, Maine on August 5, 1984 leaving him 36 years old at the time of his passing. He is the son of Laurie Davis and late Foster L. Davis. Growing up most of his life was spent in Westbrook, ME. When his oldest was born...

Mary Lynn Kelsch

Mary Lynn Kelsch

Nov 21, 2020

GORHAM - Mary Lynn (Dennig) Kelsch, 74, passed away on November 21, 2020, after a long battle with dementia. She was the daughter of Stanley and Grace (Easton) Dennig of Detroit, Michigan. Mary Lynn was a 1964 graduate of Our Lady of Mercy High School in Detroit, Michigan, and was awarded her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees...

Earle Everett Doughty Jr.

Earle Everett Doughty Jr.

Nov 21, 2020

NORTH WATERBORO – Earle E. Doughty, Jr., 79, passed away on November 21, 2020. He was born on February 5, 1941 in Portland, the son of Earle E. Sr., and Marion (Cole) Doughty. He recently celebrated his 60th anniversary with his wife, Joyce (Graffam) Doughty. He will be remembered as a great father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a...

William Edward Kopacz

William Edward Kopacz

Nov 21, 2020

WESTBROOK—William Edward Kopacz of Westbrook passed away on November 21, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born on December 1, 1939, a son of Stanley and Evelyn Kopacz. Bill graduated form Portland High School and served in the Army from 1960 to 1966. He retired from Maine Central Railroad in 1998. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and...

Karen Sue Brown

Karen Sue Brown

Nov 20, 2020

GORHAM – Karen "KK" Sue (Dahms) Brown, 56, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2020, at her home, due to natural causes. Karen was born on June 17, 1964 to Wally and Ellie Dahms. She was their third child and the baby of the family. She grew up in Westbrook with her brother, Kenny and sister, Kim. She was a...

Rosemary Florence Anna Douglass Mains

Rosemary Florence Anna Douglass Mains

Nov 19, 2020

WESTBROOK-- Rosemary Florence Anna Douglass Mains passed away on November 19, 2020 at an assisted living facility in Portland, Maine of natural causes. Rosemary was born December 6, 1944 to Percy and Sybil (Turner) Douglass in Sunninghill, England. When Rosemary was two, she had her first travel adventure when she came to the United Sates with her mother on the...

Dorothy Landry Ruszczyk

Dorothy Landry Ruszczyk

Nov 19, 2020

HARPSWELL-- Dorothy Landry Ruszczyk was born on July 27, 1942 in Westbrook, ME to Irene and Leo Landry. After a 10 year struggle with Alzheimers, she died peacefully on November 19, 2020, at Midcoast Hospital with her husband at her side. She was the youngest of 3 children, after brothers Raymond and Roger. She graduated from the Providence Hospital School...

Sara Louise Burns

Sara Louise Burns

Nov 18, 2020

Sara Louise Burns WINDHAM – Sara L. Burns 83, died November 18, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born February 23, 1937, in Big Springs, Ohio and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked as a waitress in Ohio and later owned and operated her own beauty salon in Marion Ohio. She taught cosmetology students the art...