Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
Walter Gene Partridge
Aug 26, 2019
WINDHAM - Walter Gene Partridge, 62 of Windham, passed away August 26, 2019 at Maine Medical Center. Walter was born October 23, 1956, the son of Barbara (Foster) Gervais and the late Walter L. Partridge. Growing up in Windham he worked on the family dairy farm, as well as for Hall Family Farm. He graduated from Windham High School, class...
Robert L. Waterhouse Jr.
Aug 26, 2019
WINDHAM—Robert L. Waterhouse Jr., 65, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on August 26, 2019. He was born on February 27, 1954 the first-born child of Robert L. Waterhouse Sr. and Freida (Cyr) Waterhouse. Bob grew up in Portland was proud to be a Bulldog graduate of Portland High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy...
Thomas W. Harrington Sr.
Aug 24, 2019
GORHAM-Thomas W. Harrington Sr., 70, lost his yearlong battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family at The Gosnell House, Saturday August 24, 2019. He fought with courage and grace. He was born on March 4, 1949 in Portland, Maine. The son of the late Claude L. and Wilma L. Harrington. He married the love of his life Donna L....
Phillip E. Glidden
Aug 24, 2019
Phillip "Phil" Ervin Glidden, 76, went to be with his Saviour on August 24, 2019. Phil was born on April 7, 1943, in Island Falls, Maine, to Orville and Beatrice (Giggey) Glidden. He graduated from Monmouth Academy in Monmouth, Maine, and from Faith School of Theology. After graduation from college, he joined the U.S. Air Force, spending some of his...
Steven W. White
Aug 24, 2019
WESTBROOK—Steven W. White, 60, passed away from cancer on August 24, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 6, 1959 in New Britain, CT, a son of Robert E. White and Priscilla (Hall) Wallace. Steve, better known as "Whitey" grew up in Westbrook and was a graduate of Westbrook High School...
Joseph Shawn Michael Poole
Aug 23, 2019
WATERBORO-Joseph Shawn Michael Poole, aka Joey Starr, was born on March 19, 1992 to Joseph F. Poole and Rachel L. Mello in Portland, ME. He was recently diagnosed with a fatal heart disease that progressed very quickly. He passed peacefully on August 23, 2019 in hospice care surrounded by his family and friends. Joe was passionate about many things, his...
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...

