Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

John Paul Loiselle

John Paul Loiselle

Apr 13, 2020

WESTBROOK - John Paul Loiselle, 87, of Westbrook, Maine, formerly of Ormond Beach, Florida and Lincoln, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Adrien P. Loiselle and Ida (Parent) Loiselle. John was the beloved husband of Jeannine Denise (Lemay) Loiselle for 63 years and Dad to...

Howard L. Ranger

Howard L. Ranger

Apr 12, 2020

GORHAM – Howard L. Ranger, 84, died peacefully, Sunday, April 12, 2020 Easter morning, after a long battle with Parkinson's, in the presence of his daughters, Melanie and Maralee. Howard graduated Deering High School in Portland, ME, shy with white-blonde hair so white, he was given the name Whitey while working at SD Warren Paper Mill. It was that hair...

Christopher Patrick Williams

Christopher Patrick Williams

Apr 11, 2020

CHRISTOPHER PATRICK WILLIAMS SANFORD-- On April 11, 2020, Christopher Patrick Williams passed away from a drug overdose in his home. Christopher was born in Sanford, Maine on July 1, 1973. He was the son of Lucille Morin Hutchinson; his father, Bernard Farr, was not in his life since he was a baby. Chris was a sweet, loving, kind, intelligent, insightful,...

William Perry Hustus

William Perry Hustus

Apr 9, 2020

William P. Hustus, 31, passed away in Portland on April 9, 2020. He was born on January 26, 1989 and was the son of Elizabeth Fortier Sanford of Windham and the late James A. Hustus. He attended Windham schools and graduated in 2007. Bill, as he wanted to be called, but Billy to his family, was a cherished member and...

Rita M. Barr

Rita M. Barr

Apr 8, 2020

Windham - Rita Marie Barr, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday April 8, 2020. She was born in St. Anne New Brunswick Canada, a daughter of Edmond and Amanda Sirois. She grew up in St. Anne NB., where she attended local schools with her brothers Joel Sirois of St. Anne NB, and Jerry Sirois of Biddeford. In her early years she...

Norma Jane Donnell

Norma Jane Donnell

Apr 7, 2020

LEBANON—Norma Jane Donnell, 84, passed away April 7, 2020 at Springbrook Center in Westbrook surrounded by her family. Norma was born on January 22, 1936, in Rochester, New Hampshire, the only child of Sameon and Hazel (Brock) Corbett. After graduating from Spaulding High School in Rochester, New Hampshire, she went on to graduate from beauty school. In 1955, she married...

Julia Frerk Kelley

Julia Frerk Kelley

Apr 7, 2020

WINDHAM, MAINE—Julia Frerk Kelley, 96, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born August 14, 1923, a daughter of Edward and Julianna (Diessle) George. Julia was a graduate of Far Rockaway High School, New York. She was later married to Max Frerk and together they raised three daughters, Judith, Joyce, and Janine. Julia spent...

Enid K. Mcneally

Enid K. Mcneally

Apr 5, 2020

Enid K. McNeally, 81 GORHAM – Enid K. McNeally passed away peacefully on April 5, 2020 at her home of 56 years in Gorham after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Massachusetts on April 10, 1938, she moved to Maine to attend college and remained for life. Enid graduated from Marblehead High School, Massachusetts, the University of...

Pamela Jean Ferrar

Pamela Jean Ferrar

Apr 3, 2020

TAMPA, FL - Pamela Jean Ferrar, 65, of formerly of Gorham, ME passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at a Tampa, Florida hospital. She was born in Portland, ME daughter of Dale Kirkpatrick and Frances (Hillock) Kirkpatrick. She worked in the insurance industry for 40 years and retired as an underwriter on November 8, 2019. She also owned a...

Michael A Donahue

Michael A Donahue

Apr 2, 2020

Michael A. Donahue, 72 Westbrook, Maine - Passed away peacefully, on April 2, 2020 with his family by his side. He was a man, who loved his family, and the simple things in life. He was predeceased by his parents, John & Sarah Donahue, Sr., and brother, Joseph. He is survived by his wife, Linda Donahue, two Daughters, Melissa Swett...

Harry Joseph Bernard Jr.

Harry Joseph Bernard Jr.

Apr 2, 2020

Harry (Joe) Joseph Bernard Jr of Oxford, Maine April 2, 2020, on this day Joe succumbed to his tortuously long struggle with chronic health deterioration. Born on November 19, 1944 to Harry J Bernard and Annie Louise Brown in Waterville, Maine. In 1951 the family moved to Falmouth where Joe graduated from Falmouth High School in 1964. While in high...

Stephen J. Dreher

Stephen J. Dreher

Mar 31, 2020

GORHAM - Stephen J. Dreher, of Gorham, ME, died of ALS on March 31, 2020 surrounded by his family in his home. Mr. Dreher was born in Terre Haute IN, on 2 February 1943, son of Joseph W. Dreher and Karolyn Trout of that city. He lived in Baldwinsville, NY, from March 1947 until October, 2015, when he moved to...

Rev. Dale A. Malone

Rev. Dale A. Malone

Mar 30, 2020

Dale A. Malone of Gorham, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 30, 2020, at the Gosnell House in Scarborough. He was born June 30, 1941 in Bangor, Maine and grew up in Haynesville, Maine. He was the son of Arthur J. and Catherine E. Malone. Dale graduated from Hodgdon High School in 1959 and attended New Brunswick...

William J. Hagan

William J. Hagan

Mar 25, 2020

LEE, MASSACHUSSETTS—William J. Hagan, 63, passed away on March 25, 2020 at Kindred Living at Lauren Lake. He was born in Port Washington, NY on May 17, 1956, the only son of William and Kathleen (Grysk) Hagan. He was a graduate of Xavier High School in Middleton, CT in the class of 1974. Bill went on to receive higher education...

Elizabeth (Betty) E. Files

Elizabeth (Betty) E. Files

Mar 23, 2020

GORHAM-- Elizabeth (Betty) E. Files, 85, passed away on Monday, March 23rd at Gosnell House in Scarborough after a period of failing health. Born on July 7th, 1934, Betty was raised on the family farm in the White Rock area of North Gorham. She attended primary school at the North Street School and completed her high school education at Gorham...

Ronald E Martin

Ronald E Martin

Mar 20, 2020

Westbrook Ronald E. Martin "Ron" 79, passed away March 20th 2020 after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Ron was born April 27th, 1940 in Lima Ohio, the son of the late Elmer and Helen (Fetter) Martin. After graduating from Bath High school in Lima Ohio in 1958, Ron went on to serve for the U.S Navy aboard the USS...

James B. Chadwick Sr.

James B. Chadwick Sr.

Mar 14, 2020

FUNERAL SERVICES ARE PRIVATE DUE TO THE CURRENT HEALTH SITUATION....the family thanks everyone for their understanding. Raymond - James B. Chadwick Sr., 73, died Saturday March 14, 2020 at Mercy Hospital. He was born November 19, 1946 in Brockton, MA, a son of Ezra and Julia (Clogston) Chadwick. Jim grew up in Hinckley and attended local schools. He enjoyed a...

Jean "Meme" Crosby

Jean "Meme" Crosby

Mar 13, 2020

Jean "Meme" Crosby, 83 WESTBROOK - Jean Harriet "Meme" Raymond Crosby died peacefully at her home in Westbrook on Friday, March 13th, 2020 at the age of 83. Jean was born on Dec. 31, 1936 in Westbrook. Jean graduated from Westbrook High School in 1955 where she met her husband of 49 years, William. Jean also maintained lifelong friendships with...

Carol Ann "Mimi" Preston

Carol Ann "Mimi" Preston

Mar 12, 2020

WINDHAM- Carol Ann "Mimi" Preston, 75, passed peacefully at the Maine Medical Center on March 12, 2020. She was born April 7th, 1944 in Westbrook, daughter of Howard and Barbara May (Swinyer) Strout. Carol attended Westbrook High School. During high school, she met her future husband, Robert, and eventually they married and raised five children together. In addition to her...

John E Sterling

John E Sterling

Mar 12, 2020

WESTBROOK—John E. Sterling "Jack" passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020. He was a devoted husband to Bernadette (64 years of marriage) who passed away exactly one month ago. He and Bernie just couldn't bear to be separated. He was born in South Portland on June 6, 1933 as the only child of Ernest F. and Mary (Dyer) Sterling. When he...