All Obituaries

Westbrook-Beverly Constance Thompson, 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Portland on December 12, 1928 the daughter of Rexford and Elizabeth (Donnelly) Havener. She attended Portland Schools. Bev was the very loving and dedicated wife to John Thompson and the loving mother of three children John Jr., Bonnie, and Beth. She was a very proud and devoted homemaker who very much enjoyed making a great home for her family...

Westbrook-John Arthur Thompson Sr., 89, passed away with his loving family by his side at Maine Medical Center on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born in Portland, Maine on August 2, 1929 the son of Clayton Gillie and Annie E. (Amor) Thompson. John was raised in Portland and as a teenager John worked at the very first Shaw’s.  He graduated from Deering High School in 1947. On December 23, 1950, he married the love of his life and his best friend Beverly (Havener). He went on to...

John T. McGovern,Sr. (Jack), died peacefully on January 13, surrounded by his loving family. Son of Francis T. McGovern and Simonne M. (Daniels) McGovern, he was born in Portland and attended Portland schools. Until his passing, he resided in Portland with his devoted wife and partner of more than 40 years, Linda. His work path took him in many directions and, although he only had a 6th grade education, he owned his own body shop in Westbrook and later became a well-respected contractor in...

Kennie Laws of Old Orchard Beach passed away January 12, 2019.  He was born October 3, 1940, in Philadelphia, son of the late Kenneth R. and Kathryn M. Laws.   He served his country during the Vietnam War Kennie retired from the United States Coast Guard in 1979 as a Chief Steward. He then managed Soho's in Old Orchard Beach for 21 years.  It was there he made lifelong friends with his smile, laughter and music.  He went on to be a Merchant Marine traveling to...

    Cape Elizabeth- Carl  Walter Johnson 84, of Cape Elizabeth, died peacefully on Thursday January 10, 2019.   Born in Portland, Maine on November 28, 1934, Carl was son to Carl and Anna Johnson.  Carl is predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Mary Elizabeth Johnson and survived by his brother Paul Johnson and niece Krista Johnson.   Carl completed his education in South Portland schools and enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17.  While Carl’s...

Pauline Lane Pottle, 94, formerly of Randall Street, Portland, died Wednesday January 9, 2019 surrounded by her family at the Barron Center.  Born in Portland, She the daughter of George and Fannie (Silverman) Lane.  She graduated from Portland High School the Class of 1942. Following graduation, she married George Pottle and they made their home in Portland.  For many years, Pauline worked as a housekeeper at Seaside Nursing Home.  Pauline was predeceased by...

Dale Edward Roach, 78, of Scarborough, passed away on January 7, 2019. He was born in Houlton, Maine on October 1, 1940, the son of George and Jean (Marshall) Roach. He grew up in Houlton Maine graduating from Ricker Classical Institute in 1959 then attending Ricker College from 1960 - 1964. Dale finished his academic career by attending the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a pre-medicine degree. Dale made a life-long career as a caring and compassionate funeral director for...

Philomena “Honey” Frenzilli passed away January 5 at her residence at the Park Danforth.  Born on March 24, 1918 to Michele and Pasqualina (Zampino) Muccino in Portland, she grew up on Cotton Street. She attended Staples Grammar School, and graduated from Portland High School in 1936. She later attended Grey’s Business School.               She married Staff Sergeant and paratrooper Rocco S. Frenzilli Jr. on...

South Portland Maine -Evelyn M. Jensen, 89, beloved wife of Viggo Jensen passed away at Mercy Hospital on Jan. 1, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn had a wonderful career of over 20 years at Mercy Hospital, first as a CNA, then after graduating from the Practical Nursing program at SMVTI continued on as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Maternity Ward.  She was so proud to have been able to care for the mothers and their newborns who were born there. After her retirement she...

Gray - Robert B. Kraus, 72, passed away at home on January 1, 2019, of kidney failure.  He was born on March 27, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Leon J. Kraus and Theresa (Levine) Kraus.  (His mother claims to have introduced Sandy Koufax's parents to each other). Though he always clung to the mystique of his Brooklyn birth, Robert was transported to the suburbs of Long Island at the age of seven.  He devoted his youth to minor and mostly harmless acts of juvenile...