Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

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Donna Lee Light

Donna Lee Light

Dec 7, 2025

Donna Lee Light, 86, of Falmouth passed away at her residence on December 7, 2025. She was born in Falmouth Maine on September 22, 1939, a daughter of Herman and Ina (Swanson) Howard. She was a graduate of Falmouth High School. She received her CNA certificate from Portland Regional Vocational Tech. She married Clarence Light in May 1958. Donna was...

Evelyn R. Gassett

Evelyn R. Gassett

Dec 4, 2025

Evelyn Rachel Gassett , 97, passed way peacefully on December 4, 2025 at The Marshwood Center in Lewiston.

She was born in Riley, Maine on November 8 ,1928, the daughter of Edward Charles Courteau and Juliet Matilda Perron Courteau.

She grew up in Chisholm, Livermore and Jay. She married Charles Hershel Gassett on January 12, 1946. They lived in the Wilton area...

Brett Frederick Lincoln Macmillan

Brett Frederick Lincoln Macmillan

Nov 21, 2025

Brett Frederick Lincoln MacMillan, 61, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, having been surrounded by his family. Brett was born on February 12, 1964, in Portland, Maine, the son of the late Harold MacMillan, the son of the late William Panton and the son of the late Geneva L. MacMillan. Brett grew up...

Lynda A. Fisher

Lynda A. Fisher

Nov 20, 2025

Obituary for Lynda A. Fisher Lynda Ann (Brow) Fisher, 93, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025 in Gorham, Maine. Lynda was born in Providence, Rhode Island on May 25, 1932, daughter of Lynward H. and Dorothy (Wheeler) Brow. Her family later moved to Portland where she graduated from Deering High School in 1950. She attended...

Patricia A. Thomes

Patricia A. Thomes

Nov 17, 2025

Casco- Patricia Anne Thomes, 87, of Casco, passed away on Monday November 17, 2025 At Casco Inn. She was born in Portland, Maine on September 5, 1938 daughter of Kenneth E. and Margaret A. Ryan Thomes. Pat grew up in Falmouth and Graduated from Falmouth High School, class of 1957. She worked for many years at Osteopathic Hospital and retired...

Damon Dean Schlehuber

Damon Dean Schlehuber

Nov 15, 2025

"Free Spirited Driver" Damon Dean Schlehuber, 46, of Standish, ME passed away at home on November 15, 2025, with his dedicated and loving wife Jamie by his side along with his sister Tara. Damon was born on October 5, 1979, at Mercy Hospital in Portland, ME to Boyd and Regina Schlehuber. Damon grew up in Standish, ME and attended Bonny...

Phoeuy Tray

Phoeuy Tray

Nov 12, 2025

Obituary: Phoeuy Tray 1940-2025 Phoeuy Tray, 85, of Portland, Maine, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family, on November 12, 2025. Phoeuy was born on April 4, 1940, in Serei Saophoan, Cambodia, the son of the late Suess Tray and Sorn Nhim. Phoeuy loved helping people and was known to many as "Lok Krew," which means "teacher." His...

Valentine Chamberlain Hart Ii

Valentine Chamberlain Hart Ii

Nov 11, 2025

A Life of Curiosity, Connection, and Courage: The Story of Val Hart Valentine (Val) Chamberlain Hart, educator, writer, and worldwide traveler, passed away Nov 11, 2025 at the age of 83. In the peaceful enclave of Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Val was surrounded by his wife Grace, daughters Kirsten and Elizabeth, and other family and friends as his spirit left...

Alicia Lynn Babbitt

Alicia Lynn Babbitt

Nov 3, 2025

Alicia Lynn Babbitt Alicia Lynn Babbitt, 40, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at her home with her mother by her side. She was born on April 30, 1985, in Portland, Maine, to William and Donna (Candelmo) Babbitt. Alicia attended Portland schools and was a bright, friendly presence at Happy Wheels. She later graduated from Empire Beauty School in...

Alison Kirschner Muzzy

Alison Kirschner Muzzy

Nov 1, 2025

Alison Kirschner Muzzy, 37, passed away peacefully in her home on November 1st, surrounded by her family. Ali grew up in Augusta, in a beautiful home near the end of the road, with her parents and three sisters. She had many great years there and made wonderful friends before putting down permanent roots in Southern Maine. From those early years...

Judith Ann Fagone

Judith Ann Fagone

Nov 1, 2025

Judith "Judy" Fagone (McCullum), 85, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. Judy was born on May 7, 1940, in Portland, Maine, the youngest daughter of the late William E. and Mary (Conley) McCullum. A lifelong Portland resident, she attended St. Patrick's School and was a proud graduate of...

David S. Andrews

David S. Andrews

Oct 21, 2025

Obituary to come at a later time.

James Francis Halpin

James Francis Halpin

Oct 19, 2025

James F. Halpin, 76, of Falmouth, Maine, passed away peacefully on October 19th surrounded by Kathy; the love of his life, his devoted children, and adoring grandchildren. Born on December 10th, 1948 in Dover-Foxcroft, Jim lived a life defined by adventure, passion, resilience, and deep love for family and the natural world. Despite a long and difficult battle with arthritis...

Margaret Mary Grumbine

Margaret Mary Grumbine

Oct 18, 2025

Margaret Mary 'Mary' Grumbine died of natural causes in her home in Washington, DC, on the night of October 18, 2025, aged 79. As a lawyer, she earned some 'firsts', including first woman to be city attorney in Boulder, Colorado and first woman to be a regional counsel in Customs. She was a lover of the arts and proudly said...

Peter Francis Eskilson

Peter Francis Eskilson

Oct 16, 2025

Peter Eskilson, 86, of Windham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a nearly year long illness, on October 16, 2025. He was born March 2, 1939, the son of W. Earle Eskilson and Josepine Farry Eskilson. Peter was predeceased by his wife of forty-nine years, Sally Wright Eskilson, his sister Jeanne Eskilson Smaha, and his brother Richard Eskilson. Peter...

Debra A. Sweet

Debra A. Sweet

Oct 9, 2025

Debra (DiPaolo) Sweet of Portland It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Debra DiPaolo Sweet, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 10, 1956, Debra, also known as Debbie, was the cherished daughter of Adeline (Ricci) DiPaolo and Rosario DiPaolo of Portland. The youngest of six...

Elizabeth L. Preston

Elizabeth L. Preston

Oct 7, 2025

Elizabeth L. Preston 68, passed away at home on Tuesday October 7, 2025, with her lifelong partner, Deborah DiBiase, by her side. Fondly referred to as "Princess" by her loved ones, Elizabeth was born on September 15, 1957, in Portland, Maine, to Arnold and Dolores Preston. She attended Portland High School and spent many years working at Barber Foods and...

Ronald Allen Hager

Ronald Allen Hager

Oct 6, 2025

RONALD ALLEN HAGER PORTLAND – Dr. Ronald Hager, 88, peacefully passed away with his family at his side in the early hours of October 6, 2025, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Born November 25, 1936, in Euclid, Ohio, he was the eldest son of Florence (née Hopke) and Clarence Hager. Ron married his college sweetheart, Barbara, in 1958,...

Paul R. Pfeiffer Jr.

Paul R. Pfeiffer Jr.

Oct 6, 2025

Paul R. Pfeiffer Jr., age 61, of Windham, Maine, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1964, in Kenosha, the son of the late Paul R. and Patricia M. (Edwards) Pfeiffer Sr. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha and graduated from Bradford High School. After graduation from high...