Obituaries

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Richard Paul Chamberlain

Richard Paul Chamberlain

Nov 14, 2013

Richard Paul Chamberlain November 20, 1960 November 14, 2013 Cape Elizabeth - Richard Paul Chamberlain, 52, of Cape Elizabeth passed away at his home on November 14, 2013. He was born on November 20, 1960 in Biddeford, the son of Paul and Rita (Pierce) Chamberlain. He grew up in Cape Elizabeth and graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School in 1979....

Charles A. Mclaughlin

Charles A. Mclaughlin

Nov 12, 2013

Charles A. McLaughlin March 1, 1931 November 12, 2013 Childhood Photo South Portland - Charles A. McLaughlin, 82, died peacefully on November 12, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough after a short illness. He was born on March 1, 1931 at the Maine General Hospital, the son of Louis and Elizabeth D. (Bohan) McLaughlin. He grew up...

Frances Ellen Findlay

Frances Ellen Findlay

Nov 8, 2013

Frances Ellen Findlay November 8, 2013 SCARBOROUGH -- Frances Ellen Findlay, 74, of Cape Elizabeth, peacefully passed away on Nov. 8, 2013, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. At her request, services will be private. Arrangements are by A.T. Hutchins, LLC, Portland. To offer words of condolences, sign a guest book and share memories, go to the obituary page at www.athutchins.com

Brendan Miguel Conway

Brendan Miguel Conway

Nov 7, 2013

Brendan Miguel Conway March 1, 1979 November 7, 2013 PORTLAND - Brendan died unexpectedly of an undiagnosed heart condition, while playing a game of basketball on Nov. 7th, 2013. He was born in Portland, Maine on March 1, 1979. He leaves behind his parents, Nazare and Jeremiah Conway, his brother, Patrick, and his wife, Josepha, Brendan's girlfriend, Lauren Reid, an...

Joyce C. Beecher

Joyce C. Beecher

Nov 6, 2013

Joyce C. Beecher November 22, 1927 November 6, 2013 CAPE ELIZABETH - Joyce C. Beecher, 85, formerly of the Village Crossing and 4 Windmill Lane, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. Joyce was born on Nov. 22, 1927 in Calais, to Francis J. and Ferne Flemming McNamara. She grew up in Calais, attended local schools, graduating from Ellsworth...

Barbara J. Jones

Barbara J. Jones

Nov 4, 2013

Barbara J. Jones November 4, 2013 Portland - Barbara Jones, 77, of Portland, passed away on November 4, 2013 after a short illness. She grew up in Kingsbury, ME with her siblings Donald Gourley, Mona Pensiero, Robert Gourley and Joannie Pukkinen. Barbara loved to spend time with her family and friends. She had especially close bonds with her great-grandaughters, Kassidy...

Doris Elizabeth Foster

Doris Elizabeth Foster

Nov 4, 2013

Doris Elizabeth Foster January 28, 1929 November 4, 2013 Portland- Doris Elizabeth Gardner Foster, a resident of South Portland since 2000, died November 4, 2013 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Portland with family by her side. She was born in Masardis, ME, a daughter of Loren A. and Ruby P. (Snow) Gardner. She married Robert Harry Waas in 1949...

Samuel A. Bailey

Samuel A. Bailey

Nov 1, 2013

Samuel A. Bailey June 13, 2013 November 1, 2013 Samuel A. Bailey, 69 Business Owner, Author and Aspired Politician Sam Bailey ""Samme"" of Gorham, ME and Boston, MA, passed away November 1, 2013 after a short illness. He was born in Charles Town, WV to Milton and Edith Bailey and attended schools in West Virginia. After serving in the U.S....

James Lewis Kennedy, Sr

James Lewis Kennedy, Sr

Oct 29, 2013

James Lewis Kennedy, Sr. November 16, 1936 October 29, 2013 South Portland - James Lewis Kennedy, Sr. , 76, of South Portland, passed away at home on October 29, 2013. He was born in Portland on November 16, 1936, the son of Lewis and Dorothy (Webster) Kennedy. Jim retired from serving in the United States Navy after 20 years. After...

Malclom St. Clair Martin

Malclom St. Clair Martin

Oct 21, 2013

Malclom St. Clair Martin October 21, 2013 Malcolm St. Clair Martin of Harpswell, Maine passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 21. Malcolm was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Baldwin, Long Island.He graduated from Hofstra University and received his Masters at Adelphia University. After serving for a short time in the Army, Malcolm enjoyed a long career...

Michele Lynn Solinko

Michele Lynn Solinko

Oct 18, 2013

Michele Lynn Solinko April 5, 1971 October 18, 2013 Michele Lynn (Mitchell) Solinko, 42, of Westbrook, who entered eternal life on Friday, October 18, 2013 at her home. She was born in Portland, a daughter to the late Victor C. Mitchell, Sr. and Helen Grant- Hodgkin. Michele was a graduate of Portland High School Class of '89 and had followed...

Allen E. Wildes

Allen E. Wildes

Oct 17, 2013

Allen E. Wildes December 6, 1947 October 17, 2013 Scarborough - Allen E. Wildes, 65, of Kennebunkport passed away on October 17, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born on December 6, 1947 to Sydney E. and Regina (Houde) Wildes. He graduated in 1966 from Kennebunk High School. After graduation, he worked for the Maine Turnpike, where...

Blaine Linwood Coombs

Blaine Linwood Coombs

Oct 15, 2013

Blaine Linwood Coombs June 3, 1941 October 15, 2013 Scarborough - Blaine Linwood Coombs, 72, of Portland, passed away on October 15, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born in Bar Harbor on June 3, 1941, the son of Blaine P. and Doris (Hall) Coombs. Blaine served in the United States Army and worked for many years...

Anna E. Russo

Anna E. Russo

Oct 11, 2013

Anna E. Russo November 22, 1919 October 11, 2013 Portland - Anna E. (Cartonio) Russo (Neff), 93, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 11, 2013. She was born in Portland on November 22, 1919, daughter of the late Raphael Cartonio and Felicia (Pasquarelli) Cartonio. Anna attended Portland schools graduating from Portland High...

Merlin R. Moulton

Merlin R. Moulton

Oct 11, 2013

Merlin R. Moulton November 27, 1921 October 11, 2013 Merlin Eleanor (Rowe) Moulton Portland- Merlin R. Moulton passed away after brief illness on October 11, 2013 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Merlin was born on November 27, 1921 in Rangeley, Maine to Una (Nile) and Benton Rowe. She married Robert G. Moulton on May 12, 1939, and they...

Barbara Ann Moran

Barbara Ann Moran

Oct 10, 2013

Barbara Ann Moran March 30, 1957 October 10, 2013 Portland, ME- Barbara A. Moran, 56, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 10, 2013. She was born in Portland on March 30, 1957 and grew up on Munjoy Hill. Barbara attended local schools and in 1975, she graduated from Wayneflete School with honors. She also attended Syracuse University in...

Sharon E. Huntley-Brown

Sharon E. Huntley-Brown

Oct 10, 2013

Sharon E. Huntley-Brown January 23, 1957 October 10, 2013 Oxford- Sharon E. Huntley-Brown, 56, of Schoolhouse Road, passed away on October 10, 2013 in Portland. She was born in Lewiston a daughter of Basil W. and Margaret (Hamlin) Huntley. She graduated from Deering High School in 1974 and the University of Maine in 1976. She was most recently employed as...

Robert F. Driscoll, Jr

Robert F. Driscoll, Jr

Oct 9, 2013

Robert F. Driscoll, Jr. January 17, 1948 October 9, 2013 Robert F Driscoll Jr, 65, of Portland, passed away at his home on Oct. 9, 2013 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born January 17, 1948 in Portland ME, a son of the late Robert F and Marjorie (Sylvester) Driscoll. Robert attended Portland area schools including Portland...

Jospeh H. Fields, Iii

Jospeh H. Fields, Iii

Oct 4, 2013

Jospeh H. Fields, III September 6, 1951 October 4, 2013 Portland - Joseph H. Fields, III, 62, of Portland passed away on October 4, 2013. He was born on September 6, 1951 and raised in Portland, the son of Joseph H., Jr and Charlotte M. (Corey) Fields. After high School, Joseph enlisted in the United States Army. Joseph was predeceased...

Phyllis Jean Staples

Phyllis Jean Staples

Oct 3, 2013

Phyllis Jean Staples August 3, 1921 October 3, 2013 Portland - Phyllis Jean Staples, 92, of Portland, passed away on October 3, 2013 at the Maine Medical Center. She was born in Houlton on August 3, 1921, the daughter of James and Alveretta (Clark) McGann. She grew up in Houlton before moving to Portland with her family in her teens....