Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

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...

William O. Stevens

William O. Stevens

Nov 16, 2020

GORHAM-- William O. Stevens passed away on November 16th, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born October 8th, 1934 to Walter H. and Lucie Stevens. As a child Bill worked on the family farm and Walter H. Stevens & Son, Sand & Gravel. Together with his father, they raised milk and beef cattle along with supplying hay to...

James Nelson Rollins Jr.

James Nelson Rollins Jr.

Nov 16, 2020

GORHAM—James Nelson Rollins Jr., 41, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on November 16, 2020 at his home. He was born July 14, 1979, a son of James Rollins Sr. and Lori Tatarczuk. Jim grew up in Westbrook and was a gifted athlete throughout his school years playing football, hockey, and baseball. After high school, Jim became a father to...

Arthur T Begin

Arthur T Begin

Nov 15, 2020

Bethel – Arthur T. Begin, 93, of Westbrook passed away peacefully on Sunday November 15, 2020 at his daughter's home in Bethel. Arthur was born on April 17, 1927, the son of Frank and Alice Begin. In 1955 he married Jacqueline Levesque his beloved wife of 59 years. In his younger days Arthur worked on the family farm and assisted...

Ronald Boulanger

Ronald Boulanger

Nov 14, 2020

With his wife Priscilla holding his hand, Ronald Boulanger passed away on November 14, 2020 after a long illness. He was born on September 18, 1940 to Yoland and Edna (Larrivee) Boulanger. Some of Ron's happiest childhood memories were playing practical jokes with his twin brother, Jerry, times spent with his family at their camp and the mischief he enjoyed...

Harry A. Bell

Harry A. Bell

Nov 14, 2020

GORHAM-- Harry A Bell passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home in North Gorham. Harry was born in South Waterford, Maine on May 11, 1924, son of Archie and Ethel (Skinner) Bell. He spent his early years working on the family farm and spent his high school years at Bridgton Academy. The day after he graduated...

Herbert Hoover Woodbrey

Herbert Hoover Woodbrey

Nov 12, 2020

STANDISH – Herbert Hoover Woodbrey, 92, of Standish passed away on November 12, 2020 in Bend, OR. Born November 5, 1928 in Standish ME, son of the late Victor A. Woodbrey and Marjorie (McIntire) Woodbrey. He attended Standish schools and graduated from Standish High School in 1946, receiving the American Legion Award at graduation. He attended Springfield College until his...

Daniel (Dan) Pettingill

Daniel (Dan) Pettingill

Nov 11, 2020

Daniel (Dan) E. Pettingill died unexpectedly on November 11, 2020 at the age of 74. Dan is survived by his wife of 53 years, Cheryl Pettingill; his daughter, Deborah Lander and son-in-law, Stuart Lander and his grandson Ian Lander and Ian's girlfriend Lauren Ritter; his daughter, Sarah Caron and son-in-law Dana Caron and his granddaughter Callie Caron; his daughter, Bethany...

Brent Fredrick Gross Sr.

Brent Fredrick Gross Sr.

Nov 9, 2020

Brent Fredrick Gross Sr. passed away peacefully on November 9, 2020 after battling with a long-time illness. He was born in Calais, Maine on July 23, 1966. He grew up in Dennysville, where he learned to dig clams. At age 16 he became emancipated and went to California. He had an amazing time there but eventually he came back home...