Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

George W. Place Jr.

George W. Place Jr.

Jul 26, 2020

George W. Place, Jr. died peacefully at his home on July 26, 2020. He was born on April 20, 1931, in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, the eldest child of George William and Anna Beatrice (Machette) Place. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol W. Place, and siblings Philip Place and Betty Jean Johnson. After graduating from Rutherford High...

Ernestine "Tina" Lynn Harvey

Ernestine "Tina" Lynn Harvey

Jul 26, 2020

Westbrook- Ernestine Lynn (Tina) Harvey, 73, of Westbrook, Maine passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020 at a group home. She was born on December 11, 1946 to Roger Sr, and Velma "Parker" Harvey of Westbrook. Tina had been living at a Port Resources supported adult group home located in Old Orchard Beach, Maine since approximately 1998. She was with...

Kenneth "Butch" Doucette

Kenneth "Butch" Doucette

Jul 24, 2020

Westbrook Kenneth "Butch" Doucette left the world he so loved on July 24th. He was born in Westbrook the son of James F. Doucette and Eda V. Phillips He was proud of the fact that he was a direct descendant of the original settlers of Prince Edward Island. On September 1, 1949 he married Joanne Crosby his wife of nearly...

Anita Georgette Nichols

Anita Georgette Nichols

Jul 23, 2020

BUXTON – Anita Georgette (Delisle) Nichols, 76, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on July 23, 2020, after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer. She was born in Westbrook on November 24, 1943, the daughter of Maurice Delisle and Alice (LeBrecque) Shaw. Anita's life was marked by the love she had for her family. She took...

James Neithercut Duffus

James Neithercut Duffus

Jul 23, 2020

NAPLES-- James Neithercut Duffus, age 92, son of William A. and Jean N. Duffus, was born March 12, 1928, in Saco, Maine, and passed away peacefully on July 23 in Washington State. He attended Thornton Academy, then was employed at The Cascades Restaurant where he met Louisa Mae Bacon, whom he married in 1947. Jim became a meter reader, and...

David D. Bonney

David D. Bonney

Jul 22, 2020

David D Bonney, 99, died July 22, 2020. He was born February 26, 1921 in Gorham, the son of Rosco and Aida May Bonney. David graduated from Gorham High School, class of 1939. He served in the Army Air Corp in India during World War II. A few years after the war he married Muriel Pauline Young on October 15,...

Maryann R Usher

Maryann R Usher

Jul 20, 2020

Maryann R Usher, 76, of Westbrook passed away on July 20, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 16, 1943 in Lewiston to James A and Katherine T. Frank. She attended school in South Portland, Maine where she graduated from Cathedral High School in 1962. On August 20, 1966 Maryann married Robert E....

Richard B. Davis Sr.

Richard B. Davis Sr.

Jul 13, 2020

BUXTON—Richard B. Davis Sr. passed away on July 13, 2020. He was born on January 22, 1938, and was raised by parents, William and Clara (Dennison) Davis. Soon after graduating high school, Richard joined the Navy. Following his service in the Navy, he received an associate's degree through the City Colleges of Chicago. Dick used his education to pursue a...

Sandra L. Berry

Sandra L. Berry

Jul 13, 2020

Sandra L. Berry, 57, of Buxton, passed away on July 13, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 3, 1963 to parents Nelson and Lillian L. (Mansfield) Butler in South Portland, Maine. Sandra always enjoyed being in nature and had a passion for photography, especially lighthouses. She was a patient and kind animal lover, over the years...

Sharon Lee Hoyt

Sharon Lee Hoyt

Jul 12, 2020

STANDISH—Sharon Lee Hoyt, 81, passed away at her home on July 12, 2020. She was born March 31, 1939, a daughter of William and Helen Hutchison. Sharon grew up in upstate New York and was graduate of Mechanicville High School. On October 20, 1957, she married Roger Hoyt. The two of them made their home in New York, where they...

Arthur Bernard Currier

Arthur Bernard Currier

Jul 11, 2020

WESTBROOK- Arthur Bernard Currier, 95, passed away July 11, 2020 at the Gosnell House in Scarborough. He was born December 14, 1924 a son of Arthur Sr. and Alice (Michaud) Currier. Arthur went to Westbrook schools and enjoyed playing sports, he excelled in football and basketball. He then enlisted into the Navy and proudly served our Country during World War...

Ryan Russell Richard

Ryan Russell Richard

Jul 11, 2020

HARRISON—Ryan Russell Richard, 54, passed away July 11, 2020 at his residence in Harrison. He was born August 28, 1965, a son of Lawrence Richard and Judith (Cousins) Rand. Ryan grew up in Westbrook and attended schools locally. Immediately following school, he began working at SD Warren as a paper maker for many years until his accident at the mill...

Margaret Teresa (Urquhart) Doyon

Margaret Teresa (Urquhart) Doyon

Jul 8, 2020

Windham Margaret Teresa (Urquhart) Doyon, 83, died Wednesday July 8, 2020, at her home, following a short battle with cancer. She was born February 16, 1937, in Worcester, MA a daughter of Martin and Mary (Atchue) Drohan. Margaret grew up in Worcester and was a graduate of St. Stephens High School. Following school she enjoyed careers as a hairdresser and...

Charles R. Stevens

Charles R. Stevens

Jul 7, 2020

Charles (Charlie) R. Stevens 85, of Cape Elizabeth, passed away on July 7, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 31, 1934 in Westbrook, Maine to parents Laurel and Hazel (MacDonald) Stevens. Charlie graduated from Westbrook High School in 1952 and went on to get a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Business from...

Persis L. Michaud

Persis L. Michaud

Jul 6, 2020

Persis L Michaud passed from this life on July 6, 2020, at the age of 92. Born on May 11, 1928 in Norway, Maine, she was the daughter of Ellen (Prince) Learned and step-daughter of Everett F Learned. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerard J Michaud of Madawaska, Maine, to whom she had been married for 69 years. She...

Lorraine L. Jonassen

Lorraine L. Jonassen

Jul 6, 2020

Lorraine L Jonassen, 98, a longtime resident of Gorham, ME and former longtime resident of Fairfield, ME passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on July 6, 2020 at home. The daughter of late Abel and Eva LeVasseur, née Santerre. Lorraine was born in Caribou, on April 8, 1922. She graduated from Caribou High School with honors in 1939....

James M. Wentworth

James M. Wentworth

Jul 6, 2020

James M. "Jamie" Wentworth of Windham, and formerly of Verona Island, Maine, passed away unexpectedly at home Monday, July 6, 2020. Jamie was born April 3, 1966, the son of the late Charles and Barbara (Wight) Wentworth. Jamie is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sue Gray Wentworth, and a son, Michael James, age 7. Jamie is also survived...

Joan C. Bradford

Joan C. Bradford

Jul 4, 2020

Joan C. Bradford, 85, passed away on July 4, 2020 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House surrounded by her family; (sons, David Jr., Gregory, Christopher and Gregory's partner Patti Estes.) She was born March 23, 1935 to Carroll W Sr. and Thelma J (Smith) Hodgdon. Joan grew up in Portland and was a graduate of Portland High School class of 1953....

Robert Downs Jr.

Robert Downs Jr.

Jul 2, 2020

WESTBROOK-- Robert Downs Jr., of Westbrook passed unexpectedly on July 2, 2020 at his home due to natural causes at the age of 52. Bobby loved working with his hands and always had a project going on; there was nothing he wasn't able to diagnose and fix. He loved being outdoors, riding his motorcycle and enjoyed snowmobiling and four wheeling....

Allan P. Garrison

Allan P. Garrison

Jun 30, 2020

WESTBROOK - Allan P. Garrison (Woody), 74 of Westbrook, Maine, passed away on June 30th. He was born on March 12th 1946 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He was one of three children. Allan attended and graduated from Eastwood High School, Syracuse, New York. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. AirForce and Army, where he was a radar mechanic and electric...