James 'Jim' Wilson Sr.
Oct 25, 2026
James “Jim” Wilson Sr., 92, died on October 25, 2026, at Maine Veterans’ Homes in Scarborough, with his family by his side. Born on March 6, 1934, in Machiasport, Maine, he was the only child of the late Frederick and Claribel (Wood) Wilson. Jim graduated from South Portland High School in 1952. After graduation, he served in the Air Force,...
Emery Wendell Carr II
Oct 20, 2026
Emery Wendell Carr II passed away on October 20, 2026, following a lengthy period of ill health. He was born on October 29, 1972 in Wolfeboro, NH to John T. (Jake) Carr and Eileen E. Carr.
He was educated at Carpenter School in Wolfeboro New Hampshire, Lincoln Middle School, Portland, Maine and graduated from Deering High School in Portland.
Wendell was employed...
Joseph Jens Jensen, Sr.
Oct 16, 2026
Westbrook, ME- Joseph Jens Jensen, Sr.,85, of Westbrook, formerly of Gorham, went to dwell in the house of the Lord on October 16, 2026.
Joe was born in Westbrook at his family farm on Methodist Road on May 29, 1941 to Christian and Marjorie (Burrows) Jensen. He grew up with a passion for cars and could fix just about anything. He...
Lydia Luz Robles
Oct 7, 2026
Lydia Luz Robles, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt. She passed away on October 7, 2026 in Portland, Maine at the age of 90.
Born on March 11, 1936 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter to Fidel Robles and Eloisa Donato.
Lydia loved to travel by bus across the country. She saw various game and talk shows such...
Lisa Anne Higgins
Oct 7, 2026
Lisa A Higgins, 68 of Falmouth, died on October 7, 2026 after battling dementia. She passed at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born on November 30, 1957 in Portland, the only daughter of David R Higgins, Jr. and Marilyn (Petru) Higgins. She was a clinical social worker until she became ill. Tending to her flowers and being...
Alexander Baerga Casiano
Sep 26, 2026
Our hearts are broken as we say goodbye to our dad, Alexander, known to many as “Alex” and “BC.”
Dad was one of a kind. He was goofy, funny, full of personality, and never afraid to be himself. He had a way of turning ordinary moments into memories, whether he was making us laugh, giving us a hard time, or simply...
Drew Brian Burns
Sep 26, 2026
Drew Brian Burns, 64, passed away on September 26, 2026, in Scarborough, ME, after being diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s Disease in 2021. Following his diagnosis, Drew committed to two things: lightheartedness and contributing to Alzheimer's research.
Drew was born in Huntington, NY on December 2, 1961, the second child of Walker J. Burns Jr. and June (Dee) Burns. A 1979 graduate...
David J. Ferrante Sr.
Sep 18, 2026
David James Ferrante Sr. of Westbrook passed away in his home in the early hours of Friday, September 18, surrounded by his loving family after a sudden and brief battle with cancer.
David was born to Donato and Ethel (Cash) Ferrante in Portland and grew up enjoying all the beauty and childhood adventures that Munjoy Hill had to offer in the...
Robel A. Tesema
Sep 12, 2026
Robel Tesema waged a valiant four-year battle against colon cancer and passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 39. He was born in Ethiopia and emigrated to the US in 2006. A proud graduate of Portland High School, Robel worked many years at Hannaford and the YMCA where he was a trainer who started programs for immigrant...
Joseph Benito Esposito
Sep 4, 2026
Joseph Benito Esposito, known to family and friends as "Joe," a lifelong resident of Portland, passed away after a brief illness on September 4, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born on January 18, 1934, in Portland to Vincenzo and Camilla (Rumo) Esposito. He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Sally (Holmes) Esposito.
Joe graduated from Portland...
Janice Louise Spencer
Aug 31, 2026
Janice Louise Spencer passed away on August 31, 2026. She was born in Lewiston on January 1, 1939, to Joseph and Lea (Beaudoin) Simpson. Known affectionately as "Duchess" by her caregivers at the Barron Center, she lived a life that could fill several books.
While raising her family in Bangor, she studied in France and at the University of Maine, earning...
David Henry Cote
Aug 27, 2026
David H. Cote, 85, of 48 Colonial Road, Portland passed peacefully August 27, 2026, while under Hospice care.
David was born August 11, 1941, in Westbrook, Maine to Henri T. and Anita R. Cote. He graduated from Westbrook High School, Wentworth Institute of Technology (Boston), and Gorham State Teachers College. In the course of his life, David held positions in education...
Ruth Irma Jacobsen
Aug 17, 2026
Ruth I Jacobsen
1938 – 2026
Scarborough – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and Nanny, Ruth I Jacobsen. Ruth passed peacefully on August 17 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough surrounded by compassionate care and love.
Ruth was born in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the daughter of Ruth G. Smith Esty and Howard F....
Andrew Michael Michaud
Aug 14, 2026
Andrew Michael Michaud, 26, passed away on August 14, 2026 at MMC surrounded by his family after a long battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He was born in South Portland on February 16, 2000 to Michael G. Michaud and Anne (Ludwig) Michaud and resided in Gray.
He was a 2020 graduate of Gray-New Gloucester High School where he was thrilled to...
Duc Trinh
Aug 10, 2026
Duc Trinh, age 73, of South Portland, Maine, passed away peacefully on August 10.
Born in Sóc Trăng, Vietnam, Duc was the son of the late Sai Loan Thi Khuu and Nguyne Trinh. As one of seven brothers, he grew up in the Mekong Delta surrounded by family and friends before, during, and after the Vietnam War. In the hope of...
Patricia Ann Small
Aug 7, 2026
Patricia Ann Small
A Remembrance
Patty to some, Patricia to others, and Nana to those fortunate enough to
be related to her or at least married to someone who is. Also, Mrs. Small
to her students when she was a teacher. This missive will not cover all the
wondrous traits and accomplishments of Patricia Small. It is not possible.
That would be a biographical tome stuffed...
Mary Ann Farr
Aug 6, 2026
Mary Ann Farr was born on May 4, 1940. She was born and raised in the Portland, Maine area.
At the age of 86, August 6, 2026, she passed peacefully. She is at peace with her family, friends and her Maker.
At her request, there will be no funeral service. She will be laid to rest in the Calvary Cemetery with her...
Margaret S. 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...
