Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

Serving Portland, Maine

Gertrude Louise Duncan

Gertrude Louise Duncan

May 30, 2026

GERTRUDE LOUISE (RICHARDSON) DUNCAN July 20, 1931 – May 30, 2026

Gertrude (“Gertie”) Duncan was born in Portland, Maine, the youngest of seven children of Edward D. Richardson and Una Williams Richardson. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been predeceased by her parents, five brothers, and her sister.

Educated in the Portland public schools, Gertie graduated from...

Anastasia 'Anna' Bertin

Anastasia 'Anna' Bertin

May 27, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Anastasia “Anna” (Sirpis) Bertin, on May 27, 2026, at the age of 97.

Anna was born to Melpomeni Kiriakis and Fotis Sirpis, who immigrated from Argiro Castro, Greece, and eventually settled in Maine. She was the youngest of five children, preceded by her two...

Joseph 'Joey' Latini

Joseph 'Joey' Latini

May 26, 2026

Joseph E. Latini-born Oct. 3, 1955, passed away on May 26, 2026 after a short term illness.

He was born in Portland, Maine and attended Portland public schools and USM. He worked at JE Gould and B & M factory in his early adult years. He worked over 30 years at National Inventory Service, then at St. Joseph’s Rehab the last...

William 'Bill' Chard

William 'Bill' Chard

May 23, 2026

William D. (Bill) Chard, 85, passed away peacefully at The Enclave of Scarborough on Saturday May 23rd. He was born April 16, 1941, the son of Ernest and Pearl Chard. He grew up on Glenwood Ave. in Portland. He graduated from Deering High School in 1959, where he was a football and baseball standout. He was named to the Class...

Maurice 'Moe' Lussier

Maurice 'Moe' Lussier

May 14, 2026

Maurice “Moe” Rene Lussier, 82, of Portland, Maine, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on August 29, 1943, in Vergennes, Vermont, Maurice was the son of Raoul R. Lussier and Irene Agnes (Massé) Lussier. He pursued his passion for education with unwavering dedication throughout...

Jacqueline Ann Chabot

Jacqueline Ann Chabot

May 8, 2026

Jacqueline Ann Chabot, 78, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at Ledgewood Nursing Home in Windham, Maine, surrounded by the love of her family. 

Born in Dexter, Maine, on June 10, 1947, Jackie was the daughter of the late Gordon Newbert and Helen (LaCasse) Newbert. She grew up with her brother, Gordon Newbert Jr., and her sister, Darlene Selby. On...

Charles Wendell Richardson

Charles Wendell Richardson

May 5, 2026

Charles Wendell Richardson passed away May 5, 2026, at home in Standish surrounded by his family. Charles was born July 13, 1947, in Portland, Maine the son of Harry Thorton Richardson and Florence Ruth Lemoine. Because his parents died when he was young, Charles was raised by his maternal grandmother, Mary Lemoine. Charles attended Portland schools and graduated from Portland...

Phyllis Cavallaro White

Phyllis Cavallaro White

May 4, 2026

Phyllis Cavallaro White

It is with heavy hearts yet profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Phyllis Cavallaro White. Phyllis departed this world peacefully on May 4, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on March 14, 1930, in Pine Point, Maine, Phyllis was the daughter of Arthur Sullivan and Josephine Martel.

She spent her formative years...

Fezarde Lim Legaspi

Fezarde Lim Legaspi

Apr 30, 2026

PORTLAND -- Fezarde "Ardy" Legaspi, 53, a man whose love, laughter, and vibrant spirit made life brighter for so many, died unexpectedly on April 30, 2026, leaving an immense loss to all who knew him. He was born in Cavite City, Philippines, on November 5th, 1972, the proud son of Felixberto "Bay" Legaspi and Teresita "Tess" (Lim) Legaspi. After immigrating...

Margaret Mary Burnham

Margaret Mary Burnham

Apr 28, 2026

MARGARET MARY BURNHAM, 82, passed peacefully on April 28, 2026, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born on November 30, 1943, in Houlton, Maine, the daughter of John H. and Azilda M (Guerrette) Schools.

Margaret—known affectionately as Maggie—was a selfless, kind, and deeply compassionate woman who opened her heart to everyone she met. She would truly give the coat...

Mekonnen Berhe

Mekonnen Berhe

Apr 25, 2026

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, 5:00pm – 7:00pm at A.T. Hutchins. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 8:00am at A.T. Hutchins. Burial will follow at 10:00am at Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Ave, Portland. 

Clenda B. Wildes

Clenda B. Wildes

Apr 24, 2026

Clenda B. Wildes, of Kennebunk, Maine, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Clenda carried her Southern roots with her throughout her life. She was known for her quick wit, warm spirit, and remarkable singing voice that brought joy to all who had the pleasure of hearing it.

Clenda...

Michael George Martin

Michael George Martin

Apr 16, 2026

Michael “Happy” Martin, 78, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on May 18, 1947, in Plymouth, MA, the son of the late Bradford and Dorothea (Rogers) Martin. Michael carried his proud Irish heritage with him throughout his life. He built his career as a professional house painter, a trade he took great pride...

Darren James Cox

Darren James Cox

Apr 15, 2026

Darren James Cox, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long illness at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough on April 15, 2026. He was born on May 28, 1968 in Rockland and resided in Warren and Westbrook.

Darren graduated from Medomak Valley High School in 1987 and joined the United States Army, completing Basic Combat Training at Fort...

Julia Tiffany Rancourt

Julia Tiffany Rancourt

Apr 7, 2026

SCARBOROUGH – Julia Tiffany (Potts) Rancourt, 57, died unexpectedly April 7, 2026, at home. She was born January 15, 1969, in Portland, the daughter of the late William T. and Carlla E. (Warnock) Potts.

Julia graduated from Deering High School, class of 1988. She followed her passion for helping people look their best by attending cosmetology school and going to work...

Ronald Ralph Kimball

Ronald Ralph Kimball

Apr 6, 2026

Ronald Ralph Kimball, 82, of Falmouth, passed away peacefully in his home on April 6th, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born in Portland September 22nd, 1943, and spent most of his life working the railroad before driving tractor trailers for UPS for 30 years.

Ronald had a deep love for motorcycles and spent much of his free time either riding...

Thomas Gerald "Vito" Caiazzo

Thomas Gerald "Vito" Caiazzo

Mar 31, 2026

Thomas Gerald "Vito" Caiazzo, 80, passed away on March 31, 2026, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born on January 20, 1946 to Vincenzo and Assunta (DiFillipo) Caiazzo in Portland. Tom lived on his beloved Munjoy Hill for many years and attended Portland Schools where he made many lifelong friends.

In his early days, he worked for Nappi's...

Jean D. Lloyd-Rees

Jean D. Lloyd-Rees

Mar 30, 2026

Jean Dupee Lloyd-Rees, 95, died on March 30th at Falmouth House at Ocean View in Falmouth Maine. She was born on Sept 8th, 1930, in the town of Winchester Mass, the daughter of Elizabeth Carter and Charles E. Dupee.

She was educated at the Buckingham (now Buckingham Browne and Nichols) school in Cambridge MA and was a graduate of Wellesley College,...

Jadine Raynes O'Brien

Jadine Raynes O'Brien

Mar 29, 2026

Jadine Raynes O'Brien, 94, of Portland and formerly Peaks Island died March 29, 2026 at The Cedars Assisted Living due to complications brought on by Alzheimer's disease.

Born August 27, 1931 in Whitman, Massachusetts, Jadine was the daughter of John and Eunice (Nesmith) Raynes. She graduated from Whitman High School in 1948. Following graduation, she matriculated to Westbrook Junior College (subsequently...

Noel Catherine Webb

Noel Catherine Webb

Mar 28, 2026

Noel Catherine Webb (DeVarney), 55, died unexpectedly on March 28, 2026 at her home in Standish. She was born on September 4, 1970 in Bangor, the daughter of Gretchen Elsner and Richard DeVarney. 

Noel graduated with an Associates in Science from Palm Beach Community College in 1995. Noel then began work as a paralegal in Florida and continued that work after...