Obituaries

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

Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine

Joel C. Dalton

Joel C. Dalton

May 30, 2020

GORHAM—Joel Christopher Dalton, 70, passed away May 30, 2020 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born December 24, 1949, a son of Albert and Frieda (Johnson) Dalton in Presque Isle, Maine. Joel was a 1968 graduate of Hampden Academy. He began working for New England Telephone Company in the fall of that same year as a cable splicer and...

Joan V. Murphy

Joan V. Murphy

May 29, 2020

WINDHAM – Joan V. Murphy, 90, a long time Windham resident who was residing in Westbrook passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 after a long illness. She was born on July 8, 1929 in New Jersey, a daughter of Olive (Ravekes) and Lester Van Saun. For many years, she worked as a clerk in New Jersey. A poet, Joan...

Jack E. Gilman

Jack E. Gilman

May 28, 2020

WINDHAM—Jack E. Gilman, 73, died unexpectedly on May 28, 2020, just two days after the love of his life's passing, Priscilla Gilman. Jack was born in Portland on March 19, 1947, a son of Glendon and Virginia (Taylor) Gilman. After graduating from Windham High School, Jack received technical training and worked as a machinist for Sylvania for several decades before...

Thelma Louise Pepin

Thelma Louise Pepin

May 27, 2020

WESTBROOK - Thelma Louise Pepin, 65, of Westbrook passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Wednesday May 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born on October 16, 1954 in Portland to Fernald Anthony Neptune and Eleanor Louise Reynolds. She is preceded by her parents, two brothers and one sister. Thelma was born and raised in Portland, ME....

Emma Caroline Mcallan

Emma Caroline Mcallan

May 26, 2020

Westbrook, Maine Emma "Caroline" Dufour McAllan passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2020. She was born in Westbrook on March 27, 1935, the youngest child of Victor and Sophie Albert Dufour. She graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1953. In 1959 she married William McAllan, Jr. and enjoyed 43 years of marriage until his passing in 2002. She...

Albert "Al" Philip Doyon

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...