Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Lillian S. Lingard-Libby

Lillian S. Lingard-Libby

Sep 13, 2020

Lillian S. Lingard-Libby, 74, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at her Gorham home. She was born in Farmington, Maine, on December 2, 1945, the daughter of Ray and Lucille Williams Lingard, one of eleven. She graduated from Windham High School in 1965 and from Maine Medical Center School of Medical Technology. It was in her freshman year at...

E. Joyce Kovalcik

E. Joyce Kovalcik

Sep 13, 2020

GORHAM - E. Joyce Kovalcik, 99, of Gorham passed away on September 13, 2020 at Gosnell House in Scarborough, after a short illness. Joyce was born in Hawkshaw, N.B., Canada on August 17, 1921, a daughter of the late Hector and Beulah (Elliott) Morrison of Millinocket, Maine. She grew up in Millinocket, graduated from Stearns High School in 1939, and...

Lorna C. Whittier

Lorna C. Whittier

Sep 12, 2020

Lorna C. Whittier, 67, of Westbrook, passed away on September 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Bangor to parents Lawrence and Violet (Meservey) Guptill on February 25, 1953. Lorna was an extremely selfless, compassionate and giving woman. She was a caretaker by nature and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed hosting...

Aaron Lee Lusk

Aaron Lee Lusk

Sep 11, 2020

STEEP FALLS - It is with great sadness that the family of Aaron Lee Lusk announces his unexpected passing on Friday, September 11th, 2020 at the age of 31. He was born in Portland, Maine August 5, 1989 to Greg Lusk and Leanne Hamlin. Aaron will be lovingly remembered by his long-term partner, Harley Light; and his daughters, Paisley, age...

Dennis Allen Mclaughlin

Dennis Allen Mclaughlin

Sep 10, 2020

Dennis Allen McLaughlin, 1948 – 2020 PORTLAND-- Dennis A. McLaughlin, husband, father of two, beloved friend to hundreds, died September 10, 2020. A heart able to cherish so many people and interests could not stand up to the rigors of surgery. He was 72. Dennis lived his early childhood in Portland, the city of his birth. He spent his formative...

Richard "Dick" Paul Perry

Richard "Dick" Paul Perry

Sep 10, 2020

WESTBROOK—Richard "Dick" Paul Perry, 87, passed away September 10, 2020. He was born in Portland, Maine on August 14, 1933, a son of Paul and Louise (Papazian) Perry. Losing his mother at the age of seven, Richard's father relocated he and his brother Gordon back to the family roots on Prince Edward Island. Returning to Maine as a teenager, Richard...

Marion Clarke

Marion Clarke

Sep 9, 2020

WESTBROOK - Our wonderful mother, Marion J. "P-Nut" Clarke, 80, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at a Portland hospital, after a short battle with cancer, and she will be greatly missed. P-Nut was born in Scarborough, the youngest of 12 children of Frank & Emily Clarke. She attended Scarborough Schools, but lived the majority of her life in...

Frances Huse Boothby

Frances Huse Boothby

Sep 6, 2020

Frances (Huse) Boothby, 104, beloved wife of the late Clyde V. Boothby, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Born on September 21, 1915 in Atkinson, NH, Frances was the daughter of the late Oscar and Marion Huse. Frances was a lifelong learner and believer in education. A graduate of Gorham High School and Gorham Normal School (now...

Theresa H. Boulanger

Theresa H. Boulanger

Sep 3, 2020

Our hearts are heavy now. Theresa H. Boulanger, 96, passed away on Thursday, September 3rd after a brief illness. She was born in Westbrook, Maine on June 16, 1924, the daughter of John B. and Elizabeth Smith Harnois and grew up with 6 sisters and 1 brother. As kids they spent many fun filled summers at their camp on Panther...

Cynthia L. Stiles

Cynthia L. Stiles

Sep 2, 2020

Cynthia L. Stiles passed away on September 2, 2020 at her home. She was born October 2, 1940 in Jamaica Plain, New York to George and Marcia (Turner) Loeffler. The family moved to Gorham, Maine in 1945 where she attended schools. Cynthia worked in the restaurant business for many years. She worked at Vallee' Steakhouse, Coyne's Restaurant, the Village Cafe...

Malcolm A. Noyes

Malcolm A. Noyes

Sep 1, 2020

Malcolm A. Noyes died peacefully on Tuesday, September 1st, surrounded by his seven children. Malcolm was born in Portland Maine on November 24, 1929 to Charlotte and George Parker Noyes. In 1946 Malcolm enlisted in the Marines at the age of 16 and was sent to boot camp on Parris Island. After boot camp, he guarded WWII prisoners of war...

Joseph "Leo" Cormier

Joseph "Leo" Cormier

Sep 1, 2020

Joseph "Leo" Cormier, 86, of Scarborough, formerly of Woburn, MA, passed away at his home on September 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Leo worked for Ginn Oil until retirement and moved to Scarborough, Maine with his late wife Mary (DeMato) Cormier. He enjoyed camping, eating ice cream at the beach, playing cards, and puttering around the yard. Leo...

Lorraine Patricia Begin

Lorraine Patricia Begin

Aug 30, 2020

Lorraine Patricia Begin, 88, of Kennebunk, formerly of Scarborough, passed away on the morning of August 30, 2020. She was born on March 17, 1932 to parents Napolean and Jane Cyr in Rumford. Lorraine and her family moved from Rumford to Portland when she was about 8 years old, and she graduated from Portland High School. She married her husband...

Tonya Lynn Marie Tirey Cianchette

Tonya Lynn Marie Tirey Cianchette

Aug 30, 2020

Saco Tonya Lynn Marie Tirey Cianchette, aged 45, of Saco, ME, died during an ocean cleanup scuba dive trip near Portsmouth, NH on August 30, 2020. Tonya was born on February 22, 1975, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada to Lucy Tirey Lariviere (Ray) and Timothy N. Tirey (Haden), the oldest (and bossiest) of five children. She attended several schools in Sarnia...

Jean A. Barry

Jean A. Barry

Aug 30, 2020

Jean A. Barry, 89, of Westbrook passed away at her home on August 30, 2020. She was born in Westbrook on September 12, 1930 to her parents W. Kenneth and Lottie Smith. Jean grew up in Westbrook and was educated locally. After graduating, she married her husband Robert. Jean worked at S.D. Warren paper mill, retiring in 1990 after 40...

Galen Richard Aldrich

Galen Richard Aldrich

Aug 28, 2020

WINDHAM—Galen Richard Aldrich, 80, passed away at his home in Windham on August 28, 2020. He was born October 25, 1939, a son of Floyd and Edna (Boaubar) Aldrich. After graduating from Windham High School Galen, was in the Army reserves for several years and also worked on the railroad system. The majority of his career was spent working for...

Barbara Ann Peterson

Barbara Ann Peterson

Aug 28, 2020

CAPE ELIZABETH - Barbara Ann (Campbell) Peterson will be fondly remembered as a vibrant, quick witted, loving mother. She adored her family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Barbara left us all on August 28, 2020 at age 84. Barbara was born February 28, 1936 in Portland, Maine, daughter of Hester (Fifield) and Lester Campbell. Barbara grew up in...

Melvin F. Cottle Jr.

Melvin F. Cottle Jr.

Aug 28, 2020

CASCO – Mel "Papa" Cottle, Jr., 54, passed away on August 28,2020 doing what he loved. He was born in Portland on August 2, 1966, the son of Melvin F., Sr. and Nellie (Gardner) Cottle. Mel was a confident man, never afraid to share his opinion about things and was known to be a little stubborn at times. He also...

Richard A. Lachance

Richard A. Lachance

Aug 27, 2020

EAST SEBAGO - Richard A. Lachance, 74, of East Sebago, Maine has lost his battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his 2 sons, 3 grandchildren, and 4 siblings. Richard enjoyed life as a dive master and a self-employed contractor. A memorial mass will be held, 11 am, Friday, September 4, 2020 at Our Lady of Sebago, 282 Sebago...

Carina Jo Clay-Murray

Carina Jo Clay-Murray

Aug 26, 2020

Carina Jo "Cari" Clay-Murray RAYMOND-- Carina Jo "Cari" Clay-Murray passed away unexpectedly, peacefully at her home in Raymond on Wednesday August 26, 2020. She was born August 22, 1969 to James Clay, now of Standish, and Patricia Clay of Gorham. Carina was a graduate of Gorham High School and went on to graduate from the University of Maine at Orono....