All Obituaries

Portland-We mourn the loss of a wonderful man, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, Joseph R. Robichaud, who passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023 at the age of 85 surrounded by his family Born on August 16, 1937 in Sanford, Joseph Robichaud was the son of Odelie Belanger and Edgar Robichaud. He proudly served his country as a Navy veteran, his dedication and service to his country was a source of great pride. Following his service, Joseph...

Peter Scott “Scotty” Napolitano August 1934 - March 2023 Peter Napolitano, 88, of Portland passed away peacefully Sunday, March 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Boston Massachusetts on August 16, 1934, to Joseph J. Napolitano and Rita A. Carson. Sadly, Peter lost his parents at a young age and was taken in by Edward and Henrietta DiPhillipo and was extremely grateful as they treated him as one of their own. Peter was always seen with his lifelong...

Janet Hotham, 67, of Cumberland, Maine, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at home after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert Esty, Jr, daughter Laura Esty and son-in-law James Stevens, daughter Kathryn Esty-Sobin and son-in-law David Sobin, and was Nan to two grandchildren Phoebe Stevens and Asher Sobin. Janet was pre-deceased by her father, Dean Hotham, and is also survived by her mother and stepfather, Charity and Grove Armstrong,...

Richard Lewis Barter Sr. (Captain Portland Fire Department Ret.) Falmouth – Capt. Richard Lewis Barter Sr, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 9, 2023, at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth, ME. Richard was born in Portland, ME, on September 2, 1931, the son of Philip and Thelma Barter. Richard met and fell in love with his wife of 69 years, Carolyn J (Sanson) Barter while attending Portland High School, graduating in 1949. They were married in June 1952. After...

Nicholas James Greene, 34, of Portland passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 4th, 2023. Nick was born on January 27th, 1989 and grew up in Portland, where he attended Portland schools. He spent many summers days swimming and boating at his grandparent’s house on Little Sebago Lake, and enjoyed snowboarding in the winter. In his youth he played the drums and guitar, and even formed a band with his friends. Growing up on Pennell Ave., Nick, his younger brother David, and their...

John Joseph “Jack” Talbot III, 73, of Buxton, died peacefully at home on March 2nd, his loving wife Mary Jo by his side, after a battle with adenocarcinoma, arguably the only fight he ever lost. Jack was born in Portland on December 19, 1949, to Gertrude Thompson and John Joseph Talbot II. After graduating from Portland High School in 1968, where he played baseball and football and ran track, he joined the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. Although he also worked construction...

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ann Brown, of Portland Maine, 84, passed away on March 2nd 2023 at Maine Medical Center, after a long history of heart illness. Betty was born on November 15th, 1938, a daughter of Libro and Theresa Feroci. In January of 1956, Betty married the love of her life, Myron Leroy Brown Jr., where they raised 4 wonderful children in Portland, Maine. Myron and Betty were married for nearly 59 years and they frequently enjoyed taking long drives to see the...

Nathan Robert Field, 41, of Westbrook, Maine passed away March 1st after a long battle with addiction. Nathan was born in Portland and grew up in Westbrook. Nathan’s family would like to speak the truth about his addiction. Silence would mean Nathan’s death was in vain.  Nathan is survived by his mother, Gina Auger and his step-father, Michael Auger; his father, Peter Field and step-mother, Kimberly Field; his siblings, Matthew (brother), Erica (sister in law) and their...

Portland-Francesca F.(DiMillo) Vumbaca, age 95, of Portland, Maine passed away peacefully on February 28, 2023, in the comfort of family and staff at 75 State Street assisted living facility.  She was born on October 17, 1927 in Roccamerice, Italy, the daughter of Giovanni DiMillo and Rosalia (DiNardo) DiMillo.  Francesca graduated from Portland High School. She then moved to Washington D.C., working as a secretary for the Veteran’s Affairs, but after a few years moved back...