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...
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...
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...
