Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Sally Ann Maxim

Sally Ann Maxim

Jun 16, 2020

Westbrook - Sally Ann Maxim, 74 of Westbrook passed away Tuesday, June 16, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a long illness. She was born on December 27, 1944 in Portland to Alton Hurd and Marie (Lewis) Hurd. Sally grew up in Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook High School in 1963. She married Ronald Maxim and was married for 53...

Robert "Dick" Wolstenhulme

Robert "Dick" Wolstenhulme

Jun 14, 2020

WINDHAM—Robert "Dick" Wolstenhulme, ten-time Beech Ridge Champion, racing "Iron-Man" and legendary "hub-cap" man, 87, passed away June 14, 2020 on his 63rd wedding anniversary at Mercy Hospital. He was born October 8, 1932, a son of John "Fred" and Lillian (McPherson) Wolstenhulme Sr.. He grew up in Windham, working alongside his father in the shop he built, which Dick continued...

Robert "Rob" Frederick Leighton Jr

Robert "Rob" Frederick Leighton Jr

Jun 12, 2020

Robert Frederick Leighton, Jr., 55 of Westbrook, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, June 12, 2020 after a courageous fight with cancer. Robbie was born on September 20, 1964 in Portland, Maine to Robert F. Leighton, Sr. and Louise Leighton. A lifelong resident of Westbrook, he attended Pride's Corner School, Westbrook Junior High,...

Wilma V Gouzie

Wilma V Gouzie

Jun 11, 2020

Scarborough Wilma Viola (Savage) Gouzie was born November 6, 1918 in East Poland Maine, daughter of George and Myrtle Savage and has completed her journey of life on June 11, 2020. The cause of her death was a life well lived. She and her parents moved to Westbrook, and she attended local schools. Mom worked at S.D. Warren where she...

Gerald Strumph Sr.

Gerald Strumph Sr.

Jun 11, 2020

Gerald Strumph Sr.,83, of Standish, passed away on June 11, 2020 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born November 21, 1936 in Portland to parents Samuel and Wynona (Wescott) Strumph. Gerald lived in Gorham for several years with his grandparents, Nellie & Clifford Wescott and then returned to Portland where he graduated from Portland...

Jacqueline M. Viljanen

Jacqueline M. Viljanen

Jun 8, 2020

Jacqueline M. Viljanen, 80, of Standish, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on June 8, 2020. Jacqueline was born on February 28, 1940 to parents Robert and Ella Croughwell in Pittsfield, MA. Jackie graduated from St. Joseph High School in Pittsfield, MA in 1957. After high school she attended Elms College in Chicopee, MA graduating cum laude in 1961...

Conrad G. Metivier

Conrad G. Metivier

Jun 5, 2020

WESTBROOK-- Conrad G. Metivier passed away the morning of June 5th in Windham, Maine. He was born in Portland, Maine August 6th 1942, the son of Reina (Tardif) Metivier and Conrad G. Metivier, of Westbrook, Maine. Known as "Conny" by his family, he was a quiet, loyal man. For many years he lived near his dear Mom and made sure...

Nancylee Terwilliger

Nancylee Terwilliger

Jun 4, 2020

WESTBROOK- Nancylee Terwilliger, 76, passed away at her home in Westbrook on June 4, 2020. Nancylee was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 2, 1943, the oldest of four children of Lionel and Nancy (Cutter) Trudeau. She grew up in Wantagh, NY, on Long Island. Nancylee was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in April of 1957 and graduated...

Leo Champagne

Leo Champagne

Jun 3, 2020

FLORIDA-- Long time former Westbrook resident Leo Champagne passed away peacefully on June 3rd in The Villages, Florida. Son of Frank & Rose (Audet) Champagne, Leo was born November 27, 1925 and raised in Westbrook, Maine. He attended Catholic schools through 8th grade and graduated from Westbrook High School where he was an outstanding student and lettered in 3 sports....

Lawrence "Larry" D. Bennett

Lawrence "Larry" D. Bennett

Jun 3, 2020

WESTBROOK - Lawrence "Larry" D. Bennett, 89, of Westbrook, ME passed away peacefully at his home on his birthday, June 3, 2020. He was born June 3, 1931 in Bethel, ME to the late Clarence and Violet (Morrill) Bennett. Larry graduated from Gould Academy in Bethel, attended Boston University, and went on to graduate from Portland University, receiving a bachelor's...

Marilyn Mary Cramer

Marilyn Mary Cramer

Jun 2, 2020

Falmouth, Marilyn Mary Cramer, 88 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth. Marilyn was born on June 25, 1931 in Rochester New York, to George Fichtemaier and Eleanor (Klein) Fichtemaier. Marilyn graduated from Our Lady Of Mercy High School in Rochester, NY. Then she met and married the love of her life Daniel. In 1969...

Gary Carroll Perkins Jr

Gary Carroll Perkins Jr

Jun 1, 2020

Gary C Perkins Jr. age 49; sadly passed away peacefully at his home in Westbrook, Monday June 1st 2020. Gary was born October 16th 1970 in Rochester, New Hampshire to Gary C Perkins Sr. And Jean "Jeannie" Perkins. Gary spent most of his life in North Waterboro, Maine where he made countless friends and close relationships that would span decades....

Donald R.C. Knowles Sr.

Donald R.C. Knowles Sr.

May 31, 2020

FALMOUTH - Donald R.C. Knowles, Sr. 92, passed peacefully at his home in Falmouth, Maine, Sunday, May 31, 2020 surrounded by his family. Don was born in Portland on August 10, 1927, the son of Edna Crandall and Ilko Knowles. He grew up in Falmouth graduating in the class of 1945. Donald protected his country serving in the Navy stationed,...

James Elwood Stevens

James Elwood Stevens

May 31, 2020

James Elwood Stevens, 81 GORHAM-- James Elwood Stevens was born May 29th, 1939 and passed May 31st, 2020, at the Seaside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Portland, Maine. He grew up in Gorham, Maine, the son of Elwood "Ding" Stevens and Erna Leavitt Stevens. He graduated from Gorham High School in 1957. He loved the forests of Maine, and the...

William Eugene Bushey Jr

William Eugene Bushey Jr

May 31, 2020

WESTBROOK—William Eugene Bushey Jr., passed away suddenly on May 31st, 2020. His passing followed three and half years of medical complications from a work injury. Throughout this difficult time, he managed to maintain a positive outlook, and to truly appreciate the little things. Bill, as he was better known, was a loyal, loving man, who was most proud of his...

Joel C. Dalton

Joel C. Dalton

May 30, 2020

GORHAM—Joel Christopher Dalton, 70, passed away May 30, 2020 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born December 24, 1949, a son of Albert and Frieda (Johnson) Dalton in Presque Isle, Maine. Joel was a 1968 graduate of Hampden Academy. He began working for New England Telephone Company in the fall of that same year as a cable splicer and...

Joan V. Murphy

Joan V. Murphy

May 29, 2020

WINDHAM – Joan V. Murphy, 90, a long time Windham resident who was residing in Westbrook passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 after a long illness. She was born on July 8, 1929 in New Jersey, a daughter of Olive (Ravekes) and Lester Van Saun. For many years, she worked as a clerk in New Jersey. A poet, Joan...

Jack E. Gilman

Jack E. Gilman

May 28, 2020

WINDHAM—Jack E. Gilman, 73, died unexpectedly on May 28, 2020, just two days after the love of his life's passing, Priscilla Gilman. Jack was born in Portland on March 19, 1947, a son of Glendon and Virginia (Taylor) Gilman. After graduating from Windham High School, Jack received technical training and worked as a machinist for Sylvania for several decades before...

Thelma Louise Pepin

Thelma Louise Pepin

May 27, 2020

WESTBROOK - Thelma Louise Pepin, 65, of Westbrook passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Wednesday May 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born on October 16, 1954 in Portland to Fernald Anthony Neptune and Eleanor Louise Reynolds. She is preceded by her parents, two brothers and one sister. Thelma was born and raised in Portland, ME....

Emma Caroline Mcallan

Emma Caroline Mcallan

May 26, 2020

Westbrook, Maine Emma "Caroline" Dufour McAllan passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2020. She was born in Westbrook on March 27, 1935, the youngest child of Victor and Sophie Albert Dufour. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1953. In 1959 she married William McAllan, Jr. and enjoyed 43 years of marriage until his passing in 2002. She...