Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Irene Izetta Ashby
Jan 10, 2020
PORTLAND – Irene Izetta Ashby, 91, of Portland passed away surrounded by her family on the evening of January 10, 2020. Irene was born in Edmunds on September 30,1929. She was the daughter of Theodore & Sarah Dudley. She was studious, and enjoyed life with family and friends. In her early 20's she met Herbert T. Ashby. Little did either...
Richard E. Southard Sr.
Jan 10, 2020
WINDHAM – Richard Eugene Southard Sr., 85, died on Jan. 10, 2020 in Windham. He was born on Nov. 7, 1934, in Portland, son of the late Danial N. Southard and the late Annie M. (Cobb) Southard. He graduated from Windham High School, class of 1953. He married Anna M. Bailey on Jan. 22, 1954 and settled in a house...
Angelina Mary Casalino Wildes
Jan 10, 2020
GORHAM- Angelina Mary Casalino Wildes, 96, died Friday January 10, 2020, at the Gorham House. She was born in 1923, in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of Anthony J. and Clara (Panarella) Casalino. Angelina grew up in Brooklyn and attended local schools. She settled in Limington, Maine with her husband Fred in 1951 and enjoyed many years working as a...
Geraldine "Gerry" Lachance
Jan 9, 2020
CASCO - Geraldine "Gerry" LaChance, 99, passed away after a brief illness on January 9, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, in Portland, Maine. She was born in Lisbon Falls on January 23, 1920, daughter of the late George Crockett and Sarah Goddard. Gerry graduated from Lisbon Falls High School in 1937. She married Albert Joseph LaChance on January 1, 1940. As...
Jacqueline Jean Bailey
Jan 8, 2020
GRAY - Jacqueline Jean Bailey, a resident of Gray, Maine, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020, while surrounded by family and friends. Jackie was born on January 23, 1951 in Portland, Maine, to the late Basil and Phyllis (Dyer) Peterson. She was the youngest of four children. She graduated from Windham High School in...
Harold W. Bean Jr.
Jan 8, 2020
LIMINGTON – Harold Wesley Bean Jr., 74 , passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Portland, Maine. He was born May 1, 1945 in Norway, Maine, son of the late Harold Wesley Bean Sr. and the late Marietta (Truman) Bean Sr. Harold grew up in Westbrook and attended local schools. In 1965, he joined the U.S. Army and completed...
Gerald L. "Gerry" Jacobs
Jan 5, 2020
WINDHAM-- Gerald L. "Gerry" Jacobs, 85, died peacefully in the arms of family, to dance again with his beloved "Junie". Gerry began this dance on January 5, 2020. Gerry, who lived in Windham, was residing at Enclave senior living community in Scarborough, Maine. Gerry was born on October 9, 1934 in Worcester, MA to Wakefield Scott Jacobs Sr. and Grace...
Vincent Edward Oates
Jan 2, 2020
STANDISH-- On January 2, 2020, Vincent (Vinny) Oates of Standish, ME, and loving husband to Kerry (Rogers) Oates, died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Vinny is now with his beautiful little boy, his buddy, Owen Vincent Oates, who also lost his life in this same car accident. Vinny, born, January 6, 1968, grew up in...
Marion Elise "Duke" Douglass
Dec 30, 2019
STANDISH-- Marion Elise "Duke" Douglass, 79, of Standish, died December 30, 2019, unexpectedly at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Standish on October 11, 1940 to the late Ray and Florence (Manchester) Harmon and is predeceased by eight brothers and sisters. She worked at Sebago Inc. for many years, followed by Sedgewood Commons and the Park Danforth. Duke loved...


