Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Joseph "Leo" Cormier

Joseph "Leo" Cormier

Sep 1, 2020

Joseph "Leo" Cormier, 86, of Scarborough, formerly of Woburn, MA, passed away at his home on September 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Leo worked for Ginn Oil until retirement and moved to Scarborough, Maine with his late wife Mary (DeMato) Cormier. He enjoyed camping, eating ice cream at the beach, playing cards, and puttering around the yard. Leo...

Lorraine Patricia Begin

Lorraine Patricia Begin

Aug 30, 2020

Lorraine Patricia Begin, 88, of Kennebunk, formerly of Scarborough, passed away on the morning of August 30, 2020. She was born on March 17, 1932 to parents Napolean and Jane Cyr in Rumford. Lorraine and her family moved from Rumford to Portland when she was about 8 years old, and she graduated from Portland High School. She married her husband...

Tonya Lynn Marie Tirey Cianchette

Tonya Lynn Marie Tirey Cianchette

Aug 30, 2020

Saco Tonya Lynn Marie Tirey Cianchette, aged 45, of Saco, ME, died during an ocean cleanup scuba dive trip near Portsmouth, NH on August 30, 2020. Tonya was born on February 22, 1975, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada to Lucy Tirey Lariviere (Ray) and Timothy N. Tirey (Haden), the oldest (and bossiest) of five children. She attended several schools in Sarnia...

Jean A. Barry

Jean A. Barry

Aug 30, 2020

Jean A. Barry, 89, of Westbrook passed away at her home on August 30, 2020. She was born in Westbrook on September 12, 1930 to her parents W. Kenneth and Lottie Smith. Jean grew up in Westbrook and was educated locally. After graduating, she married her husband Robert. Jean worked at S.D. Warren paper mill, retiring in 1990 after 40...

Galen Richard Aldrich

Galen Richard Aldrich

Aug 28, 2020

WINDHAM—Galen Richard Aldrich, 80, passed away at his home in Windham on August 28, 2020. He was born October 25, 1939, a son of Floyd and Edna (Boaubar) Aldrich. After graduating from Windham High School Galen, was in the Army reserves for several years and also worked on the railroad system. The majority of his career was spent working for...

Barbara Ann Peterson

Barbara Ann Peterson

Aug 28, 2020

CAPE ELIZABETH - Barbara Ann (Campbell) Peterson will be fondly remembered as a vibrant, quick witted, loving mother. She adored her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Barbara left us all on August 28, 2020 at age 84. Barbara was born February 28, 1936 in Portland, Maine, daughter of Hester (Fifield) and Lester Campbell. Barbara grew up in...

Melvin F. Cottle Jr.

Melvin F. Cottle Jr.

Aug 28, 2020

CASCO – Mel "Papa" Cottle, Jr., 54, passed away on August 28,2020 doing what he loved. He was born in Portland on August 2, 1966, the son of Melvin F., Sr. and Nellie (Gardner) Cottle. Mel was a confident man, never afraid to share his opinion about things and was known to be a little stubborn at times. He also...

Richard A. Lachance

Richard A. Lachance

Aug 27, 2020

EAST SEBAGO - Richard A. Lachance, 74, of East Sebago, Maine has lost his battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his 2 sons, 3 grandchildren, and 4 siblings. Richard enjoyed life as a dive master and a self-employed contractor. A memorial mass will be held, 11 am, Friday, September 4, 2020 at Our Lady of Sebago, 282 Sebago...

Carina Jo Clay-Murray

Carina Jo Clay-Murray

Aug 26, 2020

Carina Jo "Cari" Clay-Murray RAYMOND-- Carina Jo "Cari" Clay-Murray passed away unexpectedly, peacefully at her home in Raymond on Wednesday August 26, 2020. She was born August 22, 1969 to James Clay, now of Standish, and Patricia Clay of Gorham. Carina was a graduate of Gorham High School and went on to graduate from the University of Maine at Orono....

Cindy A. Farwell

Cindy A. Farwell

Aug 25, 2020

GORHAM - Cindy "Cindy Lou" Farwell, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Cindy was predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Carol Farwell, Sr.; and grandparents, Clarence and Ruth Roth. She is survived by her brother, Edwin Farwell, Jr.; nieces, Nicole Cope, and Shelli-Ann Farwell; nephew-in-law, Dan Cope; great-niece Natalie Lerman; and great-nephew, David Cope. She worked as...

Lorraine Marie Afthim

Lorraine Marie Afthim

Aug 25, 2020

WESTBROOK- Lorraine Afthim, 90, died August 25, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 11am at St. Hyacinth Cemetery, Westbrook. Arrangements are in the care of the Westbrook Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 35 Church St., Westbrook, ME 04092.

Joseph Michael Denehy Jr.

Joseph Michael Denehy Jr.

Aug 21, 2020

Joseph Michael Denehy Jr., 80, of Gorham, passed away on August 21, 2020. He was born in Boston, MA on December 6, 1939 to his parents, Joseph Michael Denehy Sr. and Dorothy (Robbins) Denehy. Joseph loved his faith, his family, and had many interests. He grew up in Waltham, MA, and it was there that he met his future wife,...

Joan Anne Olson

Joan Anne Olson

Aug 21, 2020

STANDISH, Maine — Joan Anne Olson, 75, died Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at home after a valiant two-year battle with cancer. Joan Anne Lindsay was born Nov. 9, 1944, in Tucson, Arizona, and adopted by Mildred "Jakie" (Newhall) and Charles Lindsay of Bennington, N.H. Joan graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1962 and the University of New Hampshire in 1966,...

Janet E. Verrill

Janet E. Verrill

Aug 19, 2020

WESTBROOK - On August 19, 2020 Janet E. Verrill, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 86 while surrounded by her children at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Janet was born on December 22, 1933 as the only child to Howard and Anna Manchester and grew up in Westbrook, Maine. She met her husband, Leo, through...

David N Driscoll

David N Driscoll

Aug 19, 2020

It is with immense sadness that we had to say goodbye to David N. Driscoll, 66, of Standish, on August 19, 2020. He was born in Kittery, Maine to Norman Driscoll and Mary (Yankowski) Driscoll Dunham. Dave grew up in Portland and Windham, graduating from Windham High School class of '71, and attended Saint Joseph's College. His career began in...

Marilyn Joan Davis Daniels

Marilyn Joan Davis Daniels

Aug 17, 2020

Marilyn Joan Davis Daniels, 84, passed away on August 17, 2020 after a period of declining health and a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, at Ledgeview Assisted Living in Cumberland with her husband and best friend by her side. She was born December 30, 1935 to Walter and Ruth (Harvey) Davis in Houlton. She was the oldest of four children...

Roger Eugene Richard

Roger Eugene Richard

Aug 15, 2020

LYMAN—Roger Eugene Richard, 61, passed away August 15, 2020. He was born in Portland on February 25, 1959, a son of Robert Armand Richard and Berthilda "Beth" (Savoie) Richard. As a youngster, Roger attended St. Anne's Church in Gorham. He was a graduate of Bonny Eagle High School in the class of 1977 where he was class President. While living...

Wayne Russell Poland

Wayne Russell Poland

Aug 15, 2020

WINDHAM - Wayne Russell Poland, 77, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, peacefully at home after battling a long illness. Wayne was born in Portland. He was the oldest son of John, Jr. and Phyllis Pauline (Woodis) Poland. He attended Portland Schools and Deering High School. Wayne became an IAM (International Association of Machinist) union member in his late teens and...

Deborah Ann Walsh

Deborah Ann Walsh

Aug 14, 2020

WESTBROOK - On Friday, August 14, 2020 Deborah Ann Walsh, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 72 while surrounded by her family. Debbie was a lifelong resident of Westbrook, born there on December 17, 1947 to a large family of 10 lead by her parents, Lawrence and Rachel (Bettez) Knight. Alongside her four sisters and...

Jacqueline Pamela Laskey-Munzer

Jacqueline Pamela Laskey-Munzer

Aug 13, 2020

STRATTON - Jacqueline "Jackie" Pamela Laskey-Munzer, 69, passed away with her family by her side on August 13, 2020 at a Maine Medical Center. She was born in Portland on October 29, 1950, the daughter of Clarence and Rachel (Lemontagne) Laskey. She was predeceased by her mother. Jackie grew up in South Windham and spent most of her adult life...