Margaret E. Cournoyer
Aug 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Margie Cournoyer
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Cournoyer, who passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026 at the age of 87.
Born on December 26, 1938 in New York, NY Margie lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends. She was a loving wife to...
Kathleen E. Lyons
Jul 30, 2026
Kathleen E. Lyons, age 86 of South Portland, died July 30, 2026, at Aroostook House of Comfort.
She was born April 6, 1940, in Waterville, Maine, the daughter of Mildred and Walter Nugent.
She grew up in Waterville and graduated from Waterville High School in 1958. She was employed by insurance companies in Waterville, Bangor, California, and Portland, Maine.
She married William R....
Paula Ann Casterella
Jul 27, 2026
Paula Ann Casterella, 76, of Westbrook, Maine, passed away on July 27, 2026, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer's disease. Known to many who loved her as "Miss Paula" or "Mama Swag," Paula possessed a rare and radiant spirit that left an indelible mark on every life she touched.
Born on July 15, 1950, in Wakefield, Massachusetts, to the late Paul...
James E. McElroy
Jul 24, 2026
James E. McElroy died on July 24, 2026. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 29, 1950. He was predeceased by his brother Terry McElroy. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Evelyn Paolilli McElroy, his sisters Christine and Marianne and brother Gene. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and in-laws, all of whom...
Judith 'Judy' McGrath
Jul 20, 2026
Judith A. “Judy” McGrath, of Westbrook, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on March 14, 1940, in the Bronx, New York, the beloved daughter of Henry J. Soderman and Winifred Sweeney Soderman, and was the second of four daughters: Barbara Crowe, Catherine Soderman, Judith McGrath, and Susan Betz.
Judy lived a...
Captain Daniel E. Whyte
Jul 19, 2026
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS - Captain Daniel E. Whyte, 61, crossed the bar on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his lake home from FTD-ALS. Born August 18, 1964 at the U.S. Naval Hospital - Portsmouth, VA to the late Marilyn J. Brasier and Stephen T. Whyte.
Daniel attended Portland schools then graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in 1986. He was a gregarious,...
Iris Dorothy Micucci
Jul 17, 2026
Iris Dorothy Micucci 97, of Portland, died at her home on July 17th, 2026. She was born in Blaina Wales UK on October 23rd, 1928, to George and Ethel (Thomas) Britton.
Iris grew up in Wales and in Epsom, England. As a teenager in Epsom, she witnessed the WW II nightly bombing of London. In 1946 she moved to the USA....
Doris Mary Morrill
Jul 16, 2026
Doris Mary Morrill, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026. She was born on March 12, 1930, in Concord, New Hampshire, to Josephine (MacLellan) and Frank L. Smith.
Doris grew up in a large and loving family. She was predeceased by several of her siblings, including Barbara Brown, Bob, James and Frank Smith and Pearl Martin. She is survived...
Daniel J. 'Danny' Casale II
Jul 15, 2026
Daniel Joseph “Danny” Casale, 66, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 15, 2026, at an assisted living facility in Portland, Maine. Born in Portland on February 19, 1961, he was the youngest of five children of Daniel Joseph Casale and Ellen M. (Peterson) Casale. A lifelong Portlander, Daniel attended Cathedral Grammar School and Jack Junior High and graduated...
Rose Pearl Valente Carter
Jul 4, 2026
Rose Carter, 93, of Portland, passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 4, 2026. Her final days were marked by visits from family and friends reminiscing, laughing, and praying, echoing the way her entire life was lived. She was undoubtedly greeted cheerfully in heaven by her late husband, Richard.
Born at home in South Portland to parents Michael Angelo...
Cecelia 'Cissy' Forgione
Jun 26, 2026
Cecelia “Cissy” Forgione, 72, passed peacefully on Friday, June 26th, 2026. She was born on July 13th, 1953 in Dover, NH to Salvatore and Margaret Forgione, second youngest of their four children. Cissy lived and worked for most of her life in Portland, ME. She was a vibrant and active member of her community, and an outspoken activist for a...
Brenda 'Benny' Macomber
Jun 18, 2026
Brenda "Benny" J. Macomber, a devoted daughter, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully from this life on June 18, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on January 4, 1950, in the charming town of Greenville, Maine, Brenda was the beloved daughter of the late Wilfred and Beverly Macomber. She was predeceased by her parents, whose memories she cherished deeply.
Brenda's...
Patricia 'Patti' DeLois
Jun 14, 2026
Patricia J. (Patti) DeLois, of Portland, died on June 14th at Maine Medical Center, Portland. She was born on January 31, 1958 in Augusta, the fourth child of Phyllis (Sears) and Jim DeLois.
Patti graduated from Cony High School, Class of 1976. She did her undergraduate studies at USM and UMaine Farmington and received her Master’s Degree in Library Science from...
Craig Joseph Ahlemeyer
Jun 13, 2026
Craig Joseph Ahlemeyer passed away suddenly on June 13th. He was 48. He was born in Portland, ME, the son of Eva "Dame" Ahlemeyer and the late Frank A. Ahlemeyer of Standish. Craig graduated from Bonny Eagle High School in 1997.
He worked at Pitstop in high school and then for a building Co. He started working for Bell Plumbing at...
Winona Forgeron
Jun 8, 2026
PORTLAND – Winona Forgeron, 88, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Portland, Maine, with her loving family by her side.
Born on September 24, 1937, in Portland, Maine, Winona was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances Winslow. She was the eldest of seven children and grew up alongside her six younger brothers. She graduated from Portland High...
Cassien Ndikumana
Jun 5, 2026
Cassien Ndikumana1947- 2026
Cassien Ndikumana, 78, of Portland, passed away on Friday June 5, 2026.
Visiting hours will be held from 5-8 Pm on Thursday June 25th at A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home, 660 Brighton Avenue.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 Am Friday at the Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street.
Burial will be in New Calvary Cemetery, 1461...
Joanne Marie Curtis
Jun 4, 2026
Joanne Marie Curtis, of Portland, died in Portland on June 4, 2026, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, after a long illness.
Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts on April 10, 1933, she moved to Portland in 1935, and since then never lived more than a few miles from her beloved childhood neighborhood, Parkside. A photo of her on Grant Street at...
Nancy Joann Rayner
Jun 3, 2026
Nancy Joann Rayner, 85 of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2026.
Nancy was born on June 22nd, 1940, in Portland, Maine, to William Noah Clark and Irene May (Dewitt) Clark. She was the youngest of 9 siblings.
Nancy attended schools in Portland, Maine, graduating from Deering High School in 1959. She continued her...
Susan Douglass Klimko
Jun 2, 2026
Susan Douglass Klimko, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 2, 2026, at the Gosnell Hospice Center in Portland, Maine. She was 76 years old. Born on May 18, 1950, in Portland, Maine, Susan lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Susan was the cherished daughter of...
Warren W. Smith
Jun 2, 2026
Warren W. Smith, 63, passed away at home on June 2, 2026, following a long illness. He was born on January 16, 1963, in Waterville, the son of the late Robert and Leona (Woelk) Smith.
After graduating from Maine Central Institute, Warren earned a degree in computer science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and worked in computer consulting and retail management. Affectionately...
