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...
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...
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...
Rev. Theodore 'Ted' Poland
May 30, 2026
The Rev. Theodore "Ted" Poland passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Portland, Maine.
Born on March 4, 1942, in Claremont, New Hampshire, Ted graduated from Stevens High School in 1960 and earned his bachelor's degree from Keene Teachers College in 1964. He began his career as an educator, teaching for one year in Pembroke, New Hampshire, before answering a...
Fernand 'Fern' Laflamme
May 30, 2026
Fernand “Fern” Laflamme passed away peacefully at his home in Westbrook, Maine, surrounded by his loved ones and family on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He was born on September 29, 1937, the son of Albert and Marie Laflamme (one of 12 siblings) in Biddeford, Maine. He graduated from St. Louis High School in Biddeford in 1956, then served two years...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
