Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Betty Ruth Lavery

Betty Ruth Lavery

Apr 10, 2021

WESTBROOK - Betty R. Lavery, 90, passed away April 10, 2021. She was born in Westbrook on August 22, 1930 to Floyd and Lucienne (Brunelle) Smith. Betty began her schooling in Westbrook and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in Portland. She met her husband, Donald Lavery, at a dance while he was in the military. The majority of Betty's working...

Barry Madsen

Barry Madsen

Apr 8, 2021

NAPLES—Barry Madsen, 73, passed away April 8, 2021 at Maine Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1947, the eldest and only son of Marinus and Priscilla (Hanson) Madsen. Barry grew up in Westbrook, and attended local schools. As a teenager, he began working at SD Warren/Sappi Paper Company in the Maintenance Department for 34 years until his retirement. He...

David E. Mcgarry

David E. Mcgarry

Apr 8, 2021

SCARBOROUGH - David E. McGarry, 81, died on April 8, 2021. Born in Southampton, NY on March 1, 1940, David was the son of Owen F. and Catherine (McCarthy) McGarry. He attended Deering High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was employed for many years at S.D. Warren, retiring in 1994. David enjoyed golf and took great pride...

Roger Gerard Leborgne

Roger Gerard Leborgne

Apr 7, 2021

WESTBROOK & PORTLAND-- Roger Gerard LeBorgne, 94, of Westbrook/Portland, passed away peacefully of natural causes in his room at Ashton Gardens with his family at his side on April 7, 2021. He was born in Berlin, NH on November 5, 1926, son of Aristide and Apollina (Lambert) LeBorgne. The large LeBorgne family moved to Westbrook, ME in the early 1930's...

Mathew S. Ansin

Mathew S. Ansin

Apr 7, 2021

Mathew Scott Ansin, 26 years old, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, as the result of a motorcycle accident in Indiana. He was born on August 25, 1994, in Somerville, Massachusetts. Mathew graduated from Windham High School, in 2013, in Windham, Maine. At 18 years of age, he became employed by Kiewit Construction. He was quickly climbing the company...

James W. Hayes

James W. Hayes

Apr 6, 2021

CAPE ELIZABETH - James W. Hayes, 93, passed away on April 6, 2021 at Maine Medical Center. James was born in Portland on October 24, 1927 the first child of Karl and Elizabeth (O'Donnell) Hayes. He grew up on Cedar Street and graduated from Cheverus High School in 1947. He enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in the late 1940's...

Michael Scott Peabody

Michael Scott Peabody

Apr 4, 2021

WINDHAM—Michael Scott Peabody, 59, passed away April 4, 2021 at his home in Windham. He was born on August 13, 1961 in Portland, Maine. Mike grew up in South Portland and enjoyed spending summers down east learning the fishing trade from his uncles. At the age of 16, he followed suit with the family tradition of becoming a fisherman. Although...

Walter Clayton "Clay" Stevens Iii

Walter Clayton "Clay" Stevens Iii

Apr 3, 2021

Walter Clayton "Clay" Stevens III Standish- Walter Clayton Stevens III, 60, of Standish passed away peacefully on April 3, 2021 at Northern Light's Mercy Hospital hospice's Tyler Suite, surrounded by his loving family after a short but courageous 5-month battle with kidney cancer. Clay was born on February 15, 1961 in Portland, the son of the late Walter Clayton Stevens...

Warren R. Gilman

Warren R. Gilman

Apr 1, 2021

Warren (Peck) Gilman, 95, of Westbrook, ME, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2021 of natural causes. Warren was born on November 24, 1925 at his home in Portland, ME to Christine Peterson-Gilman and Charles H. Gilman. Warren grew up in Portland, eventually graduating from Deering High School only after serving in WWII in the Army Air Force. After returning...

Wayne J. Wescott

Wayne J. Wescott

Mar 29, 2021

WESTBROOK Wayne J. Wescott, 64, died on March 29, 2021. Wayne had a profound love of the outdoors which he experienced through fishing, hiking, boating, snowmobiling, riding his Honda 90, and the occasional nighttime snowshoe. He was a life-long learner and reader, generously sharing what he knew with others. Wayne was a skilled and knowledgeable machinist taking pride in crafting...

Simonne A. Mccarthy

Simonne A. Mccarthy

Mar 29, 2021

SCARBOROUGH – Simonne A. (LaChance) Pellerin McCarthy, 88, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 with her family at her side. She was born in Frenchville on April 4, 1932, the daughter of Joseph and Annie (Martin) LaChance. The family moved to Portland in 1942, and she graduated from Cathedral High School in 1950. On May 21, 1955 she married...

Elsie M. Cleaves

Elsie M. Cleaves

Mar 28, 2021

Elsie M. Cleaves, of Falmouth, Maine was peacefully called home to our Lord, Sunday, March 28, 2021, surrounded by her loving family and devoted husband at her home. Born December 29, 1948 in Gorham, Maine to Bertha and Philip Riley and attended local schools. Her devotion to family began at a very early age upon the passing of her father,...

John W. Cooper Jr.

John W. Cooper Jr.

Mar 25, 2021

WINDHAM-- John W. Cooper, Jr., 95, of Windham passed away on March 25, 2021 in Portland. He was born in Falmouth, Maine in 1925 to John W. Cooper and Annie R. Train. John served in the Army as a truck driver during WWII. He was stationed in the Philippines with the 300th Infantry attached to the 8th Army. He was...

Patricia Ann Fahey

Patricia Ann Fahey

Mar 25, 2021

PORTLAND - Patricia "Pat" Ann (Towle) Fahey, 85, passed away on March 25, 2021 with her loving children by her side. Pat was born on March 7, 1936 the daughter of Thomas and Iva (Bryant) Towle. As a child Pat was raised in a loving home on Walton Street surrounded and supported by her close-knit Irish family that included three...

Marjorie Harriett Dyer

Marjorie Harriett Dyer

Mar 23, 2021

PORTLAND - It is with heavy heart that we announce that our mother Marjorie H. Dyer, 97, has passed after a long and fruitful life. She was born on November 10, 1923 in Westbrook to Luther C. and Harriett L (Maxwell) Edwards. She was raised in Westbrook and graduated form Westbrook High School class of 1942. After graduation she went...

Greta Warming Wallace

Greta Warming Wallace

Mar 22, 2021

WESTBROOK, ME – Greta Warming Wallace, 92, a lifelong resident of Westbrook, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2021. Greta was born on December 16, 1928, daughter of Adolf N. and Ingeborg (Jensen) Warming. She was a graduate of Westbrook High School, class of 1947. She married Douglas M. Wallace on April 4, 1959. A homemaker, Greta loved to cook...

William Everett Leeman Iii

William Everett Leeman Iii

Mar 22, 2021

STANDISH—William Everett Leeman III, 71, passed away March 22, 2021 at his home. He was born June 29, 1949, a son of William and Barbara (Keating) Leeman. Bill grew up in Westbrook, graduating from Westbrook High School in the class of 1968. He went on to further his education through technical training earning his Journeyman's credentials. Bill went on to...

Ernald "Joe" Gervais

Ernald "Joe" Gervais

Mar 21, 2021

Ernald A. "Joe" Gervais, 94, of Gorham, Maine passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021 after a period of declining health. He was a proud Marine Veteran who served in the Pacific theatre during W.W.II. Joe fought with the Sixth Marines in the battle of Okinawa, was wounded, and as a result he was awarded the Purple Heart. He...

John E. Malier

John E. Malier

Mar 20, 2021

John E. Malier, 59, of Raymond, passed away on March 20, 2021. He was born on September 21, 1961 in Bridgton to parents John and Jean (Haines) Malier. John, affectionately called "Jackie" by his dear mother, grew up in Westbrook with his siblings, Jeff and Joy. He attended Westbrook schools and as child he enjoyed fishing with his family and...

Theodore "Ted" P. Landau

Theodore "Ted" P. Landau

Mar 19, 2021

Gorham, Maine - Theodore (Ted) Landau died on 3/19/2021 at Gosnell Hospice House. His wife predeceased him on 3/19/2009 at the same facility. Born on April 11, 1934 in Queens, New York, Ted was the son of Ann P. (Kovar) Landau, Hibner and Philip Landau. Ted and his wife Jo moved to Maine in 1971. They lived in various places...