Megan Briggs Downing
Jun 21, 2020
Megan Briggs Downing, 34, passed away late Sunday night at Maine Medical Center. She is survived by her father, three brothers, their families and countless others who cared for her like she was family. Megan was a lifelong Mainer - born in Portland, raised in Gorham, where she graduated from Gorham High School, and later lived in South Portland. Megan...
David Bert Libby
Jun 20, 2020
SCARBOROUGH- David B. Libby, 60, died in the early morning hours Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Gosnell House. David was born on November 14,1959 in Westbrook, Maine. He was born to Charles and Jessie (Gallant) Libby and grew up on Libby Corner in Scarborough, Maine where Sam's Club now sits. He was one of nine children. David attended Prides...
Betty Morey Powell
Jun 19, 2020
WINDHAM—Betty Morey Powell, 88, passed away surrounded by her family on June 19, 2020 at Ledgewood Manor. She was born December 2, 1931, a daughter of Stuart E. and Esther (Haley) Stanley. Betty was an honor graduate of Fryeburg Academy in the class of 1949. She went on to attend nursing school and got married to Robert C. Morey; the...
Judith Ann Burila
Jun 19, 2020
WESTBROOK—Judith Ann Burila, 76, passed away June 19, 2020 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born April 18, 1944, a daughter of Lewis and Ada (Prince) Harmon. Judy was a graduate of Westbrook High School. June 4, 1963, she married Francisco "Frank" Burila. Together they made their home in Westbrook and raised...
Wendy J. O'Neil
Jun 17, 2020
Buxton - Wendy J. O'Neil, 58, peacefully passed away in her Buxton home surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Wendy gracefully fought a 10-year battle with brain cancer. During these years she was determined to make a difference in the lives of others experiencing the same illness. She spent a great deal of time at the Dana Farber...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
