Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
Albert "Al" Philip Doyon
May 26, 2020
Albert "Al" Doyon, 79, passed away on May 26, 2020, after contracting the COVID-19 virus. Al was born on February 14, 1941, the oldest of two children, to Laurent P. and Emilia (Larochelle) Doyon. He grew up in Lewiston, Maine and graduated from Saint Dominic High School in 1959. After graduation he worked at Pine Street Pharmacy in Lewiston. Al...
Russell Eugene Mclellan
May 26, 2020
Westbrook- Russell Eugene McLellan, 78 passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Russell was born on April 21, 1942 in Houlton, Maine, son of Alfred McLellan and Mabel (Jackman) McLellan. Russell graduated from South Portland High School and Northeastern Business School. He married the love of his life, Donna Andreasen McLellan, and they spent...
Priscilla R. Gilman
May 26, 2020
WINDHAM—Priscilla R. Gilman, 74, died peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on May 26, 2020 after a long illness with her husband, Jack Gilman, and daughter, Rhonda Davis at her side. She was born on July 17, 1945, the daughter of Henry and Rebecca (Lampron) Baril. Priscilla loved the outdoors and shared that with her husband; boating on Sebago,...
Lorraine Marie Bernier
May 25, 2020
Gorham - Lorraine Marie Bernier, 77, died Monday, May 25, 2020, at Seal Rock in Saco. She was born February 26, 1943 in Biddeford to Leo and Marie (Brunelle) Janson. Lorraine grew up in Biddeford and was a 1961 graduate of Biddeford High School. After graduation she married her husband David and they settled in Westbrook. She enjoyed a career...
Steven Jones
May 25, 2020
WESTBROOK- Steven Jones, 66 passed away suddenly at home May 25, 2020. He was born June 22, 1953 in Portland, ME to Milton and Madeline (Cote) Jones. Steven was a resident of Westbrook and was retired. He was a loving husband and took great care of Jean. He enjoyed getting away for a long weekend, cheering on all of the...
Raymond R. Chamard
May 25, 2020
WESTBROOK – Raymond Russell Chamard, 87, of Windham passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born in Westbrook, a son of Louise and Gladys (Blake) Chamard and attended local schools there. Mr. Chamard was a member of the Army National Guard for many years. Ray worked for the Blue Spruce Farm in Westbrook for several years and then...
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...

