Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
Ronald E. Thurlow Sr.
May 23, 2020
RAYMOND—Ronald E. Thurlow Sr., 82, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his home in Raymond while surrounded by his family. He was born February 7, 1938, a son of Harland and Bessie (Knight) Thurlow. Ron attended Windham High School and at a young age took over his brother's gas station business after he fell ill. Ron then started his...
John Gallagher
May 23, 2020
WINDHAM—John Gallagher, 87, passed away May 23, 2020 at his home in Windham surrounded by his family. He was born July 23, 1932, a son of Owen and Norah (Perkins) Gallagher. John attended local schools, and while in 11th grade, was drafted into the Army, proudly serving his country during the Korean War. Upon his return home, he attended Westbrook...
Clifford Delbert Wescott
May 21, 2020
Clifford D. Wescott, 77 of Westbrook, Maine passed away peacefully on May 21, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was born and raised in Westbrook, son of Everett and Ruth (Deering) Wescott. After Graduating from Westbrook High School Cliff worked at SD Warren for 29 years. Later, he worked at Harmon's Hamburg and then for several years...
Donald F. Rogers
May 20, 2020
WINDHAM – Donald Farris Rogers, 94, of Windham passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020. He was born September 21, 1925, and lived on Windham Center, except for winters spent in St. Cloud, Florida for 22 years. Don graduated from Windham High School Class of 1944. He was very athletic, playing baseball, basketball, track, swimming and horseshoes. He even formed a...
Tod Anthony Sawyer
May 17, 2020
WESTBROOK—Tod Anthony Sawyer, 48, passed away May 17, 2020 at Maine Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1971, a son of Bruce and Linda (Fraser) Sawyer. A graduate of the Morrison Center, Tod brought joy to many people's lives. A happy soul, Tod enjoyed going for car rides, especially when they involved trips to the beach or somewhere by...
Mervyn "Mel" Douglas O'Roak
May 13, 2020
Bradenton, FL - Mervyn "Mel" Douglas O'Roak, passed away on May 13th, 2020 at the age of 80. He was survived by his wife and best friend of 62 years, Betty O'Roak; his daughter Sharon Wallace and her husband Charles; his daughter Debbie Rogers; his son Kevin O'Roak and his wife Janice; his grandchildren Christina Valentin and her husband David,...
Ronald James Tilton
May 10, 2020
WINDHAM—Ronald James Tilton, 89, passed away on May 10, 2020 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born on March 11, 1931, a son of George and Lydia Tilton. After graduating high school, Ron enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served his country. On January 16, 1960, Ron married Nancy Adams. They were married for sixty loving...
Carol Florence Atherton
May 10, 2020
BRIDGTON, Maine—Carol Florence Atherton, 70, formerly of Somerville, MA passed away on May 10, 2020 at her home in Bridgton, ME. She was born on January 16, to parents W. Edgar Ackerley and Theresa Brogna. Following graduating high school, Carol attended Northeastern University where she earned her degree in Radiology. Carol worked as the fire alarm operator for the Somerville...
Erik Matthew Irish
May 8, 2020
PORTLAND—Erik Matthew Irish, 45, passed away on May 8, 2020. He was born July 30, 1974, the youngest son of Rodney and Judith (Edison) Irish. Erik was a gentle soul with a wonderful sense of humor. He was quick to laugh even when facing some of life's inevitable challenges. Erik was a devoted son and brother, but his truest calling...
George "Woody" Woodman Sr.
May 5, 2020
WESTBROOK – George William "Woody" Woodman, Sr., 90, of Westbrook died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Born on December 10, 1929 in Naples to Ernest C. and Anna (Potter) Woodman, Sr., he attended schools in Pascoag, RI and Windham graduating in the Class of '48. Woody married Harriet Chipman Woodman on August 28,...
James Howland
May 3, 2020
WINDHAM - James Howland of Windham, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2020 while in hospice care. Mr. Howland was born on March 27, 1964 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Dorothea E. and Harrison C. Howland. He was raised and educated in Stoughton and West Bridgewater. As the youngest child, Jamie always strived to keep up with his brothers,...
Hartley E. Marsh
May 3, 2020
GORHAM—Hartley E. Marsh, 96, passed away on May 3, 2020, at the Maine Veteran's Home in Scarborough. He was born in Westbrook on August 14, 1923, a son of Linwood and Fannie (Huff) Marsh. He grew up in South Gorham on the small family farm. While attending Gorham High School, Hartley learned the value of hard work as he worked...
Francis Richard "Rick" Ludka
May 3, 2020
WESTBROOK Francis Richard Ludka passed away at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on May 3, 2020 from a brief 3 week courageous battle with cancer. His Family was there to love and comfort him throughout. Rick was born on May 15, 1955 to Francis and Ruth Bernier Ludka in Brunswick Maine. He was very close to his two younger brothers,...
Fred "Ziffle" Robinson Jr.
May 3, 2020
Gorham - Fred "Ziffle" Robinson Jr., 59, of Gorham passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness on May 3, 2020. He was a graduate of Gorham High School class of 1978. Fred was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for many years. He loved the outdoors, hunting, camping and his 4th of July gatherings with family...
Rev. Dr. William Henry Chadwick
May 2, 2020
GORHAM - Rev. Dr. William Henry Chadwick, 64, went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2020, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born in Burlington, Vermont on August 19, 1955, the second youngest child of Lloyd and Margaret (Bissonette) Chadwick. Bill grew up in Shelburne, Vermont, and was a graduate of Champlain Valley Union...
Doris S. Wood
May 1, 2020
GORHAM – Doris S. Wood, 66, of Gorham passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at a Maine Medical Center, Portland. She was born in Sanford on June 15, 1953 to Gerald and Theresa (Larochelle) Rivard. Doris attended local schools and was Salutatorian of her graduating class at Springvale High School. She received her two-year Business degree. Doris worked and retired...
Linda May (Plummer) Newell
May 1, 2020
Falmouth - After many years of living with Alzheimer's, Linda May (Plummer) Newell, 80, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth, Maine. Linda grew up in Westbrook, then lived most of her life in Gorham, and spent her final years back in Westbrook. On January 10, 1940, in Portland, Maine, Linda was born as the...
Ruby Ida Driscoll
Apr 29, 2020
GORHAM - Ruby Ida Driscoll, beloved wife of the late Edgar Driscoll, Jr. formerly of Bangor passed away peacefully at Ledgewood Manor on April 29, 2020, with her daughters at her side. Ruby was born on September 18, 1925, the daughter of Floyd Sr. and Mildred Melvin of Bangor. She was fifth in line to a family of nine children....
Beverly J. Rumo
Apr 29, 2020
Beverly J. Rumo (McCormick) of Windham- Beverly J. Rumo (McCormick) 75, was born on March 24, 1945 in Portland, Maine. Beverly was the only child, of Paul J. McCormick Jr. and Althea Gray McCormick. Beverly passed away at home on Wednesday April 29, 2020 with loved ones and her beloved cat, Pearl, by her side. Throughout her life Bevy worked...
Catherine Rebecca Arey Greer
Apr 29, 2020
Catherine Rebecca Arey Greer GORHAM - Catherine Rebecca Arey Greer passed away in Gorham April 29th at 101 years of age. She will be missed by many who may have known her as Catherine, Becky, Mom or Grammy,. Born in Vinalhaven Maine to Maud (Smith) and Robert Arey she was educated at Farmington State Teachers College and the University of...

