Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

James "Jim" D. Cairns Iii

James "Jim" D. Cairns Iii

Feb 2, 2020

WINDHAM – James (Jim) Donaldson Cairns, III, 72, of Windham passed away at home unexpectedly February 2, 2020. Born November 29, 1947 in Portland, son of James Cairns II and Doris (Shaw) Cairns. Jim graduated from Westbrook High School in 1966 and SMVTI in 1970. Served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Jim married Susan Williams in 1971 and...

Gloria Dawn Tinsman

Gloria Dawn Tinsman

Jan 28, 2020

WINDHAM—Gloria Dawn Tinsman, 77, passed away January 28, 2020 at Ledgewood Manor, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Washington DC on April 17, 1942, a daughter of Thomas and Ida (Walker) Tinsman. Gloria graduated from Oxon Hill High School in Maryland. She was employed at the department store, Garfinkle's in downtown Washington DC in the cash office....

Constance Emily Adde Hay

Constance Emily Adde Hay

Jan 28, 2020

CUMBERLAND – Constance Emily Adde Hay, 83, of Cumberland died on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her residence. Connie, the youngest daughter of Eric G.A. and Mildred V. Robinson Adde was born in Portland on November 4, 1936. She attended local schools and graduated from Deering High School, class of 1954. While working at Cumberland Savings and Loan, she met...

Kathleen Reed

Kathleen Reed

Jan 28, 2020

WESTBROOK - Kathleen Reed, 60, of Westbrook passed away at her home on January 28, 2020. Born on Peaks Island, the daughter of Elmer and Irma Reed on May 4, 1959. She attended local schools, graduated from high school and attended college. Kathleen was a crafter, reader, and worked on projects that she loved to give away. She was very...

Douglas Wayne Carr Sr.

Douglas Wayne Carr Sr.

Jan 27, 2020

WESTBROOK—Douglas Wayne Carr Sr., 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 27, 2020. He was born June 12, 1958, a son of Andrew and Alice Carr. Doug graduated from Portland High School in the class of 1976. In his younger years, Doug was employed at Rich's and Jordan Meats, later in life he worked at Mercy Hospital and...

Mary Theresa Emmons

Mary Theresa Emmons

Jan 24, 2020

WINDHAM—Mary Theresa Emmons, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother,72, passed away January 24, 2020 at Maine Medical Center. She was born August 9, 1947, a daughter of Robert and Blanche (Parent) Terjelian. Mary grew up in Massachusetts, graduating from Burlington High School in Burlington,VT. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Trinity College in Vermont. In April of 1975, she married...

David P. Smith

David P. Smith

Jan 22, 2020

WINDHAM - David P. Smith, 83, of Windham, ME, passed away at his home on January 22, 2020, of a heart attack. He was the son of Donovan and Gertrude Smith of Jay, ME. He married his High School sweetheart, Bernice LeClair, in 1956. Together they had 4 children, Diane (Steve), Sharon (Jon), Daniel, Carol (Tim); grandchildren, Caitlin (Jeff), Brittany...

Rylie Cutter Wareham

Rylie Cutter Wareham

Jan 20, 2020

Gorham - Rylie Cutter Wareham, 19, of Gorham, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 20, 2020. Rylie was born to Celeste Cutter and Frank Wareham III on November 4, 2000 in Portland, ME. She grew up in Gorham, graduating from Gorham High School in 2018. She was a three season athlete throughout her four years at GHS and...

Thelma Louise Williams

Thelma Louise Williams

Jan 20, 2020

GORHAM - Thelma Louise Williams, 97, of Gorham, Maine, died peacefully in her sleep on January 20, 2020 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough, Maine. A lifelong resident of Gorham Maine, Thelma was born on July 5, 1922. She had lived at the Gorham House for the past 18 months and was a member of the Little Falls Bible Church...

Jane C. Mattson

Jane C. Mattson

Jan 18, 2020

SACO – Jane C. Mattson, 86, passed into the Gates of Heaven on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Scarborough, Maine. She was born on October 7, 1933, in Portland, a daughter of the late Henry Burnham and the late Martha (Cram) Burnham. Jane was a loving wife of 67 years to Theodore Mattson, mother, grandmother, caregiver for her oldest daughter...

David F. Jensen Jr.

David F. Jensen Jr.

Jan 16, 2020

WINDHAM—David F. Jensen Jr., 37, passed away unexpectedly January 16, 2020 in Portland. He was born July 21, 1982, a son of Christina Hollbrook (Lestage) and David Jensen Sr. Dave grew up in Windham and was proud to have been #75 on the very first football team of Windham High School. As a teenager, Dave served his community by volunteering...

Karyn Kimball Bekit

Karyn Kimball Bekit

Jan 16, 2020

GRAY—Karyn Kimball Bekit, 61, passed away on January 16, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was born January 21, 1958, eldest daughter of Allan and Patricia (Powell) Kimball. Karyn graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1976 and received her Bachelor's Degree from Mary Washington College in 1980. In March of 1986, she married her husband, Maakele (Mike) Bekit. Karyn worked as...

James Orel Gaudet

James Orel Gaudet

Jan 16, 2020

WINDHAM-- James Orel Gaudet, the "Rock" of our Gaudet family passed away in the early morning of Thursday January 16, 2020. Jim was born on May 7, 1927 in South Portland, Maine to parents James P. Gaudet and Dorothy Linscott Gaudet. Their family moved to Yarmouth and Jim attended Yarmouth schools through his freshman year at North Yarmouth Academy, completed...

Alvin C. Myers Sr.

Alvin C. Myers Sr.

Jan 15, 2020

RAYMOND—Alvin C. Myers Sr., 93, passed away on January 15, 2020. He was born November 23, 1926, a son of Frank and Catherine (Walsh) Myers Sr.. He was a graduate of Westbrook High School and enlisted in the Army, serving 2 years before his honorable discharge. He married Barbara Ross on May 29, 1954. Al was employed at SD Warren...

Wesley W. Estes

Wesley W. Estes

Jan 14, 2020

WINDHAM-- Wesley W. Estes, 88, of Windham, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Born in Caribou September 2, 1931, "Wes" or "Sonny" was the son of Alden N. and Nellie (Andrews) Estes. After graduating high school Wes was drafted into the Army where he served as a Medical Assistant, earning a Good Conduct Medal and National...

Kathleen B. Mckinney

Kathleen B. Mckinney

Jan 13, 2020

Scarborough- Kathleen B. McKinney, 70, died Monday January 13, 2020, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born December 5, 1949, in Portland, a daughter of Arthur and Virginia (Norwood) Kennedy. Kathy grew up on Peaks Island and a was a graduate of Portland High School. She retired from St. Joseph's College where she enjoyed a career as a...

Charlotte Babbidge Wyman

Charlotte Babbidge Wyman

Jan 13, 2020

WINDHAM— Charlotte Babbidge Wyman, 91, passed away January 13, 2020 at the Gorham House. She was born in Islesboro, Maine on September 17, 1928, a daughter of Courtney and Edith (Leach) Babbidge. Charlotte graduated Islesboro High School in 1947 and furthered her education at the Gorham State Teachers College, graduating in 1951 with her Bachelors Degree in Education. She began...

Elizabeth Ann Stultz Pride

Elizabeth Ann Stultz Pride

Jan 11, 2020

WESTBROOK- Elizabeth Ann (Stultz) Pride, known to all as "Betty", passed away January 11, 2020, at the amazing age of 105! She was born September 27, 1914 in Westbrook, ME the daughter of Howard and Mary Stultz. Betty was a longtime resident of Westbrook and graduated from Westbrook High School. After high school, Betty worked at her father's business, Stultz...

Merrianne Louise Pepin

Merrianne Louise Pepin

Jan 11, 2020

GRAY—Merrianne Louise Pepin, 61, a loved mother, wife, and Nana, passed away on January 11, 2020 at Maine Medical Center. She was surrounded by love in the presence of her family and friends. Merrianne was born on September 19, 1958, the fourth child of Edwin and Avis (Edmond) Beardsley. She attended Portland schools, where she met her husband of 43...

Mark R. Champagne

Mark R. Champagne

Jan 11, 2020

Mark R. Champagne of Westbrook, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the age of 59. He was born in Portland on November 16, 1960, a son of Ralph and Dolores (Gagne) Champagne. Mark grew up in Westbrook and was a 1979 graduate of Westbrook High School. He spent 12 years working for S.D. Warren. Beginning in 1999 he proudly...