All Obituaries

Portland - Virgil Elmer Linnell, 88, died peacefully at the Barron Center on January 11, 2021. He was born February 26, 1932 at his parent’s home in Denmark, ME to Victor Rubert and Edna Louise (Curtis) Linnell, one of their ten children. He graduated from Brunswick High School then served in the U.S. Airforce between 1951 and 1954 as an observer and radio operator during the Korean Conflict. On April 28, 1957, he married Patricia Irene Wood and they were parted by her death in...

Portland, ME Lois Wilma Mason Pease, 101, died Monday, January 11, 2021 of the covid 19 virus.  She was born March 20, 1919, the daughter of Ralph W. Mason (coincidentally her father died in the “Spanish” flu pandemic of 1918-19) and Lucille A. Burns and was raised in Kezar Falls, ME.  She graduated as salutatorian from Porter High School, class of 1936, and attended Gray's Business College in Portland. Lois married Albert C. (Bert) Pease June 6, 1942, becoming an...

It is with a heavy heart that we sadly inform our family and friends of the passing of our beloved Travis James Plummer on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Unfortunately, like many, he was overcome by his long-term relationship with addiction. Most recently Travis had been doing well, working a steady job in which he took great pride in and always helping a friend or family member in need. Born in Portland on October 7th, 1990, he was a son of Timothy Plummer, Sr. and Rebecca Richardson. Travis...

Phillip was born in Tarrytown, NY to parents Clifford Armstrong and Louise York.  Summers were spent on Phillip's grandfather York's farm in Damariscotta Mills.  Young Phillip learned farming, animal husbandry, working tractors and trucks, (driving them at 14), and working hard. Phillip joined the U.S. Marines at 18 and spent 3 1/2 years serving his country in the South Pacific - thank you Phillip! Phillip met Jacqueline Hall while working together in South...

Beloved mother, grandmother and friend Judith Grace Robinson Berce, 84, died peacefully on January 4, 2021, at her son Peter’s home in Portland surrounded by loved ones. Judy brought a light and laughter to the world that will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Judy loved spending time with her family and friends and gathering together with them for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations. Going for rides in the car near the ocean, traveling, enjoying ice cream,...

Yeang Trop, 95,  of Portland died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her residence.  Born in Cambodia, she was a daughter of Kuy and Dy Trop. Services will be private.

Shirley R. Petillo, 94, of Portland, passed away at home in her sleep, on January 4, 2021. She was born in Seal Cove, Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada, on February 1, 1926. Shirley was the daughter of Albert and Pearl Brown Ripley. Her family moved to Calais, Maine when she was just a year old. She often spoke of the farm where she grew up and attended the local schools. Shirley played on the basketball team at Calais Academy, before her family moved to Portland, where she graduated her...

Irene Clements Michaud,86, passed away peacefully on Monday January 4,2021 at her Residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Portland, Me. On March 20,1934 a daughter of James and Mae (Hebert) Clements. Interment will be in St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery in the spring.

Westbrook-Mary Jeanette Kenney,94, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 24, 1926 in Portland, the daughter of Edward and Irene (Courtney) Robertson. She Grew up on Peaks Island, in Portland, and then Falmouth. Attending and graduating from Falmouth High School. She later married and brought up 8 children.  Mary spent many years working as the Head Housekeeper for the Portlander. She was a dedicated worker, and One...

Portland-Anjilina Lomit Lako,85, passed away on December 29, 2020 in Portland. She was Born on January 1, 1935 in South Sudan. Visiting Hours will be held from 4 to 7 PM on Friday, January 15, 2020 at A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home 660, Brighton Avenue in Portland.  A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday with burial to follow in New Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.