All Obituaries

Michael “Doc” Leighton from Lewiston passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn after a long fight with cancer surrounded by his family, friends and members of his club. He was born on January 20, 1965, the son of the late Norman Leighton and Josephine (Visconi) Leighton growing up in Westbrook. In his younger years he was a volunteer firefighter for Westbrook, Gray and New Gloucester where is resided at the time. For many years he...

Falmouth-Evelyn M.Abiera, 60, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, September 15, 2018. She was born March 3, 1958, the daughter of Albert Brackett and Betty-Lou (Desrosiers) McCullough. She was born in Portland, ME and grew up in Baldwin, ME., before relocating back to Southern Maine. She had 3 sons Michael, Gregg, and Jason. Evelyn was a genuine and gifted person. She was a part of everyone's life that she encountered since starting her career becoming a C.N.A. She excelled...

Adele Camilla Jackson Adele Jackson 91, from Portland Maine and Greensboro NC, died on September 11, at her home in Portland Maine.  She was born in Portland, daughter of the late Rose and Eugene DiMillo She was predeceased by her husband, of 50 years, Theodore N. Jackson, her brother Tony DiMillo, and her sister Justina DiMillo Ives. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Owens of Kernersville NC, her granddaughter,  Lisa Katsias and husband Chris Renner of Winchester VA, her...

Sandra Lee (Joy) Richards, 77, of Portland, ME and Royal Palm Beach, FL passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Yarmouth on September 7, 2018 after a courageous six-year battle with brain cancer. She was born in Portland on July 21, 1941 to Wilfred L. and Eleanor (Richio) Joy and grew up in East Deering.  She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1959 and Mercy School of Nursing in 1962. She married the love of her life, Henry H. Richards, Jr., on February 16, 1963 and...

Luisa Alice Pakosky passed away peacefully on August 29, 2018 at the South Portland Nursing Home.  She was born January 10, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA to Oscar Arthur and Alice Marion (Turner) Borges Sr. and raised in New York City.  Luisa received her high school GED diploma, going on to train as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Her kindness and compassion led her to work as a Private Duty Nurse. She loved to laugh and had an indomitable spirit. She served for 60 years as a member...

Susan E. Cote, of Portland, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2018.  Susan was born on November 23, 1956 in Newton, MA to her parents Paul S. and Rachael M. (Michaud) Cote. Susan was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Bruce S. Cote.  Susan is survived by her brother, Michael P. and Shirley (Owens) Cote of Bath; her sister, Cynthia M. (Peter) Howe of Holly Ridge NC; her sister, Lisa R. Cote of Tampa Fl; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear...

Cheryl Ann Hanson, 60, of, Westbrook, Maine passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, after a hard fought battle with a devastating disease (cancer). Cheryl was born in Camden, Maine on August 13, 1958 daughter of Wilfred V. (Bill) Small and the late Shirley (Belmain) Small. She and her 3 brothers were raised in Troy and Pittsfield attending area schools, later graduating from Maine Central Institute in 1976. As a young lady, Cheryl was introduced to the financial industry in RI supported by...

Edwin “Nicky” George Nickerson Sr. passed away August 27, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 13, 1934 in Merrill, ME to Darius and Fern (Graham) Nickerson. Nicky graduated from high school and also took some college courses.  He served our country as a member of the United States Navy from 1951-55 during the Korean War.  He was a long time Supervisor at the Reece Corporation in Gorham, ME and then Richmond, VA.  He married Marilyn...

Brunswick-Barbara W. (Etter) Romano passed away at her home in Brunswick on August 24.  She was born in Portland on August 9, 1935, to Harold and Muriel (Howard) Etter, and lived her childhood years in Bar Harbor.  As an only child, she spent countless hours exploring the rocky beach just steps from her Hancock Street home.  In her teens, the family moved to South Portland, where she graduated high school.  Soon after, she married Ronald O. Romano of Portland and they...

PORTLAND-Thien Ba Huynh, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family.   Thien was born on November 27, 1950, in Vietnam. He was a very selfless person and always put his family before himself. He loved fishing, karaoke, and woodworking. He was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather.   Thien is survived by his wife of 38 years Lan Thi Tran, and by 8 children: Phuong and his wife Hoa, Thu, Tan and his wife Hang, Tuyet and her...