All Obituaries

FALMOUTH - Linda May (Knowlton) Hawkes, 74, of Mast Road, passed away peacefully, 30 November 2022.  Linda was born on 22 January 1948 in Boston, the daughter of the late Walter and Elsie Knowlton. She grew up in Belmont and graduated from Belmont High School. She moved to Maine after marrying David B. Hawkes, Sr. in December of 1967. Linda earned a bachelor’s degree from Westbrook College and spent her early career years as a dedicated mom, volunteering, driving, coaching and...

Portland-Jeanne Marie Place, passed away on November 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne was born on November 2, 1962, to Freeman and Josephine Dulac in Portland and graduated from Portland High School in 1981. She attended Westbrook College and graduated with a Degree in Medical Assisting. She met her one and only, the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” Place, at Lyseth Elementary and they started dating in 10th grade at Portland High. They married on May 17, 1985,...

Marco Island, FL – Joseph (Joe) Michael Methot, 64, of Marco Island, FL, formerly of Portland, ME, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 25, at his residence on Marco Island. He was born August 5, 1958, in Portland, ME – the son of Albert N. Methot and Theresa D’Alfonso Methot. He was a graduate of Portland High School, Class of 1976 and was heavily involved in athletics throughout his school years. He was a long-time employee of Portland Water District’s...

Selma Potter died on November 20 in Scarborough, Maine. She was 101 years old, a fact that in her final years she would describe, shaking her head, as both “unbelievable” and “ridiculous.” To her family and friends, every year was a blessing.     Selma was born on August 6, 1921, in Montreal Canada. On that day, her parents Gertrude and Abraham Glassberg welcomed twins, Selma and Jack. The Glassbergs were immigrants to Canada from small towns in the...

Lillian G. Johnston (Wilson), age 95, died November 20, 2022 in Scarborough, ME.   She was born in Ludlow, MA where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Gordon Johnston, in 1951.  Together, they raised their family in Ludlow, before moving to Maine to be closer to their daughter.  They fulfilled their dream of living at the beach and created many memories for their grandchildren there.   They later moved to Gray, Maine to help with childcare before...

PORTLAND - Ronald Antonio Guevin, Jr., 74, passed away on November 18, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Ronnie was born in Portland on January 7, 1948 to Ronald, Sr. and Agnes (Foley) Guevin.  Ronnie graduated from Deering High School and SMCC.  He served his country and his community in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam and had a career and retired from the Portland Police Department. He also coached youth baseball. Ronnie had a big smile and hearty laugh,...

Portland-John Teresio Esposito, 92, died peacefully at his home in Portland, surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 17, 2022.  Born in Portland, on October 25, 1930, to Teresa (Russo) Esposito and Joseph Esposito, John was the son of Italian immigrants, and the second youngest of nine children. John grew up in the Portland community of Munjoy Hill.  Lifelong friendships were forged on “The Hill”.  The tightknit group known as the “Adams Street...

Greene-Our beautiful daughter, Samantha Lynn Timmins, born March 30th, 1995, died unexpectedly at just 27 years old, on November 15th, 2022. Sam leaves behind her mother who misses her so much, Shelby Briggs, her stepdad Christopher Gresham, her two younger siblings, Isabel Often & PJ Often, her two dogs Frank & Cleo, her two very best friends, Amber Damico & Michaela Smith, & many other friends & family who loved and adored her.  Samantha loved animals,...

Portland-Virginia (Caminiti) Shaw, who was 100 years of age, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Virginia was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Shaw (1987), three brothers, the twins, Michael and Joseph Caminiti, and John Caminiti, one sister, Eleanor Small, as well as her beloved grandchild William Hannigan, III. She is survived by her older sister, Grace Thomas, her two daughters, Carolyn Dorr and her partner, Jim Greenlaw, Nancy Shaw and her husband, Joseph Ayers, two...

Lewiston-Mr. James Paige, 51, passed away on Saturday November 12, 2022, with his loving wife and family by his side at the Androscoggin Hospice House. James is predeceased by his mom, Jane. He is survived by his wife Angelia of Lewiston, children, Kiana and her partner Isaac, Deion, Anthony, Zackery, and Jordan. Grandchildren, Kasent, Finley, and Lilith, sister, Kim and her husband Duane, several nieces and nephews, and many special friends. James was born in Portland, Maine where he...