Helen A. Woodbrey
Aug 23, 2019
Gorham - Helen A. Woodbrey, 91, of Gorham passed away at her home surrounded by her children, August 23, 2019. She was born in Portland Maine on January 20, 1928, the daughter of Lawrence C. Andrew and Helen R. Andrew. Helen grew up in Portland, ME and graduated from Deering High School. She attended Smith College graduating with a BA...
Thomas William Depeter
Aug 23, 2019
SCARBOROUGH-Thomas (Tom) William DePeter, 83, went to be with his Lord on August 23, 2019, in Scarborough, ME after a long battle with multiple health issues. He was born February 3, 1936 in Portland, Maine. The son of the late Jerry DePeter and Florence (Cleary) DePeter, they resided in the Thornton Heights area of South Portland until he was eight...
Laverne May Northrop
Aug 18, 2019
GORHAM-- Laverne May (Waterman) Northrop, 89, passed away on August 18, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends at Seal Rock Healthcare in Saco. She was born on June 30, 1930, a daughter of Dolan and Leonora (Parker) Waterman. Laverne graduated from Samuel D. Hanson High School, West Buxton, ME and Northeastern Business College, Portland, ME. Laverne married Arden Northrop...
Wilbur C. Harris
Aug 18, 2019
WINDHAM- Wilbur "Bill" C. Harris 93, passed away after a short illness August 18, 2019. He was born June 17, 1926 in Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his son, Thomas Harris; and his daughter, Jean (Harris) Emmons. Surviving in addition to his wife...
Linda Ann Poitras
Aug 18, 2019
LIMINGTON-Linda Ann Poitras, 63, died peacefully August 18, 2019 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born to Philip and Priscilla (Tanguay) Moulton on March 3, 1956 the second of nine children. Linda was a 1974 graduate of Gorham High School and recently retired from Fairchild Semiconductor. Linda brought much joy to her family and friends. She...
Shirley Berry Alden
Aug 17, 2019
GORHAM-- Shirley Berry Alden, age 96 died on August 17, 2019. She was loved and admired by her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Born in 1922 Shirley spent her life in Gorham, Maine. She graduated from Gorham High School and Farmington State Teachers College. She taught Home Economics in Rockland and Gorham schools then devoted her life to her...
Arne L. Johnsen Jr.
Aug 17, 2019
SEBAGO—Arne Leroy Johnsen Jr., 57, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on August 17, 2019. He was born July 19, 1962, a son of the late Arne L. Johnsen Sr. and Ellen (Pratt) Hicks. He grew up in Portland and was a graduate of Portland High School graduating in the class of 1981. On September 8, 1984, he married...
Jeffrey G. Conant Sr.
Aug 13, 2019
WINDHAM - Jeffrey Gary Conant Sr., 65, of Windham, passed away on August 13, 2019. On July 24, 1954, he was born in Westbrook to the late Gary Conant and Janice (Davis) Conant. He was the oldest of four brothers. Jeffrey graduated from Windham High, class of 1972, and then he traveled all around the country. In 1978 when living...
Paul F. Larrabee
Aug 12, 2019
PORTLAND- Paul F. Larrabee, 92, a longtime resident of Gorham, died August 12, 2019 at 75 State Street, Portland. He was born in Portland April 11, 1927 a son of H. Paul and Ruth (Fanning) Larrabee. He was a multitalented man who enlisted in the Navy out of High School, serving as a radio man on the destroyer USS William...
Susan "Suey" Colleen Charczenko
Aug 12, 2019
WINDHAM—Susan Colleen Charczenko, 67, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on August 12, 2019 at her home in Windham. She was born on October 30, 1951, a daughter of Walter and Shirley (Bulger) Bagster. Susan, "Suey" grew up in Portland and was a graduate of Deering High School in the class of 1970. On June 23, 1972, she married...
Clayton Lee Ranger
Aug 12, 2019
STANDISH - Clayton "Clay" Lee Ranger, 60, died unexpectedly August 12, 2019 of heart failure at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. He was born October 21, 1958 in Portland, son of Howard L Ranger and Mary E (Aslin) Ranger. Clay graduated from Bonny Eagle High School, Buxton, 1978. After graduating, Clay moved to Oklahoma City for 20 years before...
Lily Faye Van Gilder
Aug 11, 2019
GORHAM—Lily Faye Van Gilder, 86, passed away on August 11, 2019 at Maine Medical Center. She was born February 12, 1933, a daughter of Edgar and Achaia (Bishop) Harris. Faye grew up in Millville, New Jersey, graduating from Millville High School in the class of 1950. On April 20, 1962, she married Dale Van Gilder and together they made their...
Patricia "Pat" M. Emerson
Aug 10, 2019
WINDHAM – It is with deep sadness that the family of Patricia "Pat" M. Brown Emerson of Windham and Stroudwater Lodge, Westbrook announce her passing on August 10, 2019, after an extended illness. Born in Hallowell, September 20, 1926, the daughter of Vernon and Florida Burgess Brown. She was the second of fourteen children. She is predeceased by her husband...
Thomas A. Madsen Sr.
Aug 9, 2019
WINDHAM - Thomas A. Madsen, 78, North Windham, died of a sudden illness at Maine Medical Center on August 9, 2019. Tom was born the son of Toby C. and Marion Madsen of Portland, ME on June 22, 1941 in Bangor, ME. Tom graduated from Deering H.S., Portland, ME and attended Univ. of Maine Orono and Husson College. Tom, a...
Glenda M. Bernard
Aug 7, 2019
OXFORD - Glenda M. Littlefield Bernard,73 of Oxford passed away after a struggle with dementia at Hospice House, Auburn, August 7th 2019. Glenda was born in Portland, Maine June 6, 1946 to the late George E. and LaVerna Littlefield. She graduated from Portland High School in 1964. While at Portland High, Glenda was in the sorority Teen Clickers. Glenda loved...
Ruth M. Jensen
Aug 5, 2019
WINDHAM—Ruth M. Jensen, 85, passed away August 5, 2019 at her home in Windham. She was born in Westbrook on January 13, 1934, a daughter of Howard E. and Levinnie G. (Williams) Barnes. Ruth attended Westbrook schools, graduating in the class of 1952. She furthered her education by graduating from Westbrook College in 1954, earning medical secretary's degree. In January...
Michael P. Curran
Aug 5, 2019
STANDISH-- Michael P. Curran, born on July 28, 1952, passed away on Monday August 5, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mike did not 'go gently into that good night' as the poem says but he went kicking and fighting all the way! From the day he was diagnosed he was determined to beat it and never let it...
Michele (Leland) Frechette
Aug 1, 2019
PALM DESERT, CA - On Thursday, August 1st, 2019, Michele (Leland) Frechette, beloved daughter, sister, friend and aunt, passed away at the age of 47 surrounded by her family. Michele was born January 18, 1972 in Portland Maine. In 1990, she graduated from Bonny Eagle High School. She went on to become one of the best Resort Event Directors in...
Joshua Laurence Kuusela
Jul 30, 2019
RAYMOND—Joshua Laurence Kuusela, 33, passed away unexpectedly July 30, 2019 at his family camp in Harrison. He was born May 29, 1986, a son of Laurence and Louise (Tardie) Kuusela. He grew up in Raymond and was a graduate of Windham in the class of 2004. Upon his graduation, he began working at Bushmaster Firearms International in Windham. At the...
Fernande M. Labbe
Jul 27, 2019
Fernande M. Labbe, 94, passed away July 27, 2019. She was born July 21, 1925 In Manchester New Hampshire to parents Louis and Emelienne (Paulin) Haché. She was raised in Waltham, MA and attended local schools. Fernande moved to Westbrook, ME in 1946 when she married her husband Laurent Labbe. She first knew her husband as a pen-pal, writing and...
