Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, ME
Serving Westbrook, Windham, and Gorham, Maine
Victoria Ann Doughty
Jun 30, 2019
Victoria Ann Doughty, 87, died peacefully on June 30, 2019, at her home. She was born August 4, 1931, a daughter of Lawrence and Jeannette (Naylor) Dow. Victoria was a graduate of Westbrook High School and furthered her education by attending secretarial school. She spent her career employed as a secretary at Westbrook High School, and also worked at Maine...
Glenda Lucille Sukeforth Dore
Jun 27, 2019
Gray Glenda Lucille (Sukeforth) Dore, 82, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2019. She was born November 29, 1936 in Bath, to parents Glenwood and Dora (Bishop) Sukeforth. Glenda grew up in Waldoboro and graduated from Waldoboro High School class of 1955. In her younger years she worked at Moody's Diner, where she met her husband, Alden. Glenda was proud...
Jane Marie Downey
Jun 26, 2019
Jane Marie Downey, age 50 passed away June 26, 2019. Jane entered this life on September 24, 1968, in Portland, ME to Calvin and Florence Jones Perkins. She was a homemaker. Jane loved the beach. She was a wonderful baker, especially when cooking for loved ones. Most of all, Jane loved life. She had a passion for sharing stories, and...
Geneva M. Mcquarrie
Jun 24, 2019
WESTBROOK- Geneva M. McQuarrie, 74, passed away peacefully June 24, 2019 with her children and other loved ones by her side after a long battle with multiple cancers. She will be missed for her passions which included cooking, knitting, crocheting, making jewelry, and just making people happy in general and cracking jokes. She lived by her faith in God and...
Reginald Bates Christensen
Jun 23, 2019
Gorham, ME - Reginald "Reggie" Bates Christensen, 86, died peacefully on Sunday June 23, 2019, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, ME with his family at his side holding his hands. He was born October 10, 1932, in Westbrook, Maine, son of Harold and Glenna (Keller) Christensen. Reggie grew up in Westbrook, ME and was a 1951 graduate...
Arthur Joseph Gaudette Jr
Jun 23, 2019
WESTBROOK - Arthur Joseph "Butch" Gaudette, 58, of Westbrook, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Butch was born March 1, 1961, in Portland, Maine, the son of Arthur J. Gaudette Sr., and Louise (Malloy) Gaudette. He grew up on Munjoy Hill and attended Portland schools and was a member of Portland High School's Class of...
Addison "Addy" Corinne Dube
Jun 23, 2019
GORHAM—Addison Corinne Dube, 10, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland. Addison, nicknamed "Addy" was born on July 20, 2008, a sweet babygirl to parents David and Tammy (Collette) Dube. Addy was a little miracle from her birth, constantly defying the odds of her survival. Her small...
Thomas M. Carrellas
Jun 22, 2019
WINDHAM-- Thomas M. Carrellas, of Gray, ME passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. He was 62 years old. Born on September 7, 1956 in Newport, Rhode Island, he is preceded in death by his father Alfred J. Carrellas Sr., his mother Virginia C. Carrellas and his brother Alfred J. Carrellas Jr. Tom graduated from Rogers High School, in 1974,...
Jeanette Marie Libby
Jun 21, 2019
GORHAM—Jeanette Marie Libby, 90, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family on June 21, 2019. She was born on October 31, 1928, a daughter of Henry and Emily (Thibodeau) Carrier. Jeanette was a graduate of the Portland School for the Deaf. While employed at S.D. Warren paper mill that's where she met the love...
Timothy S. Phelps
Jun 20, 2019
HOLLIS-- Timothy S. Phelps passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on June 20, 2019. He was born in Atlanta, GA on March 19, 1966, the youngest son of Ernest and Sandra Phelps. He relocated to Hollis, ME in 2004. He attended McEachern High School in his hometown of Powder Springs, GA, graduating in 1984. Tim was a...
Lloyd D. Blackstone
Jun 16, 2019
WESTBROOK--Lloyd Dale Blackstone, 87, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born on June 17, 1931 in Perham, Maine, the 5th child of Read W. and Addie (Fox) Blackstone. He attended Perham and Washburn schools, graduating in 1950. Lloyd grew up working on the family farm which included dairy cattle, oats,...
June C. Nason
Jun 14, 2019
WINDHAM- June C. Nason, 94, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at her home in Windham. She was born May 15, 1925 the daughter of Gordon and Lena (Jangro) Corkum. June was a spunky, stubborn lady and she will be missed by many. June will be remembered for her homemade candies and her beautiful crocheting. It was her greatest wish...
John E. Sherman Jr.
Jun 14, 2019
WESTBROOK—John E. Sherman Jr., 39, passed away June 14, 2019 in Westbrook. He grew up in Portland and loved to fish. John's enjoyment in life was his time with his daughter, Cydney, fishing, boat trips on Sebago Lake, doing, puzzles or just a good movie. He was predeceased by his father, John E. Sherman Sr.; grandparents, Edward C. Sherman Sr.,...
Eugene Reed Hawkes
Jun 11, 2019
NAPLES- Eugene Reed Hawkes, Naples, 72 passed away after a short illness June 11, 2019, at the Gosnell House. He was born May 13, 1947 in Gray, Maine. He was predeceased by his parents Bradford and Ethel Hawkes and brother, Kenneth Hawkes. He is survived by his life partner, Gisele Perry, son Charles Hawkes, daughter Marsha Hawkes, two brothers Russell...
Joan Elizabeth Larson
Jun 9, 2019
WESTBROOK- Joan Elizabeth Larson, 83, passed away June 9, 2019 at her daughter's home in Gorham. She was born September 29, 1935 in Portland, ME the daughter of Willis and Doris (Genn) Shapleigh. Joanne grew up in Portland and attended Portland schools. She married Elmer Larson in 1951 and together shared 65 years of marriage before his passing in 2017....
Irene Clair Morton
Jun 7, 2019
GORHAM- Irene Clair Morton passed away in her sleep on June 7, 2019, just months after reaching her goal of living to be 90. She was born in Portland, Maine on January 2, 1929, the daughter of the late George and Cecilia Miller. Many family members still treasure the quilts and sweaters Irene made for them. She and her husband,...
Christine Willard Bennett
Jun 7, 2019
CHRISTINE WILLARD BENNETT WESTBROOK – Christine Willard Bennett, 86, passed away on June 7, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born April 28, 1933 the daughter of the late John Jay and Melva (Greeley) Willard – the oldest of seven children. Christine graduated from Gould Academy in Bethel, Class of 1951, and from Gorham State...
Royce F. O'Donal
Jun 6, 2019
GORHAM-- Royce F. O'Donal, founder of O'Donal's Tree Nursery, peacefully passed away in his sleep at his Gorham home on June 6, 2019 in the arms of his beloved wife after a long and prosperous life. The eldest son of Charles and Lena O'Donal, he was born on February 16, 1927 in Smithfield, Maine. Here he attended a one room...
Jeffrey B. Ronfeldt Sr.
Jun 6, 2019
Jeffrey B. Ronfeldt, Sr August 24, 1952 - June 6, 2019 WINDHAM-- Jeffrey B. Ronfeldt Sr, 66, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born August 24, 1952 in Mineola, NY , the youngest son of the late Walter Ronfeldt Sr. and Grace Klinke. Jeff grew up in...
Robert "Butch" Payne Ladd Iii
Jun 5, 2019
Westbrook-- Robert (Butch) Payne Ladd, III, 77 of Westbrook, passed away on June 5, 2019 after years of declining health, at the Tyler Hospice Suite at Mercy Hospital, with his family at his side. Butch was born in Norway, Maine, on August 15, 1941, the son of Robert P. Ladd Jr. and Lenore N. (Carroll) Ladd. He graduated from Paris...

