Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

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Mary Helen Timberlake

Mary Helen Timberlake

Sep 29, 2024

Helen Timberlake - Born April 8, 1939, in Lewiston, Maine to Everett and Helen McMerriman. Graduate of Lewiston High School, and beloved wife to Gordon for 65 years, residing in their home in Falmouth, Maine. Mary passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. Mary loved babies, her family, and her home. Mary spent many of her younger years on...

Linda Webber

Linda Webber

Sep 28, 2024

WINDHAM- Linda passed away on September 28th, 2024, at 77 years old. She was born in Portland, Maine and lived most of her life as a Maine resident. She went to Portland schools and graduated from Andover College. She worked at Portland Press Herald, Zayre, Ames, and retired from Pioneer Plastics. The Labor Day cookout she hosted with her husband,...

Bernard E. Boucher

Bernard E. Boucher

Sep 25, 2024

BERNARD E. BOUCHER PORTLAND - Bernie Boucher, 80, died unexpectedly Wednesday 9/25/2024 at Maine Medical Center after a brief illness from natural causes. He was born 9/10/1944 in Eagle Lake Maine to Rose Burgoyne and Edmond Boucher. Bernie graduated from the Baxter School for the Deaf Falmouth ME. He went on to graduate from the American School for the Deaf...

Brian Harrison Knowlton

Brian Harrison Knowlton

Sep 24, 2024

Brian Harrison Knowlton passed away September 24, 2024 at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough, ME. Brian was born in Belfast, ME on February 20, 1952 to Virginia Morton and Dean Knowlton. Brian was quite the talented man as an excellent finish carpenter and woodworker. He was employed by Tom Morris Yachts and Ocean Cruising Yachts doing finish work and cabinet...

Chhin Meas

Chhin Meas

Sep 23, 2024

Chhin Meas, of Portland, passed away at home on September 23, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his daughter, Khatna Meas. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Saing Khov; his five sons, Eddie Meas of Massachusetts, Chinda Meas of Virginia, Sokha Meas of Gorham, Sokhan Meas of Portland, and Jimmy Meas of Portland; his...

Timothy J. Germano

Timothy J. Germano

Sep 18, 2024

TIMOTHY (Timmy) JAMES GERMANO 51, of Portland passed away peacefully September 18, 2024 at 2 O'clock at his home of 22 years, The Barron Center room 202. In addition to his favorite Aunt Darcy he is survived by countless family and friends. Timmy was not limited in his ability to give the greatest gift in life, the gift of himself;...

Mary Anne Papi

Mary Anne Papi

Sep 16, 2024

Mary Anne Papi The Papi family sadly shares the unexpected passing of our sister Mary Anne Papi.  Mary Anne left us while peacefully sleeping on the morning of September 16, 2024 at her favorite spot, Camp Papi on Little Sebago Lake.  Mary Anne was a lifelong resident of Portland, a devoted daughter and sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. ...

Shirley M. Lewellyn

Shirley M. Lewellyn

Sep 15, 2024

Shirley Marie Lewellyn** **March 3, 1935 - September 15, 2024** It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Lewellyn, who left this world peacefully surrounded by many loved ones on September 15, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on March 3, 1935, Shirley lived a full and vibrant life marked by love, kindness, and dedication...

Barbara Jane Mornson

Barbara Jane Mornson

Sep 9, 2024

Barbara Jane Mornson, age 75, of Westbrook, passed away September 9th, 2024.  Guidance and care under the direction of A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland, ME, and Family Life Funeral Home, Pickford, MI.

Richard Alan Petersen

Richard Alan Petersen

Sep 7, 2024

Westbrook- Richard A. "Rick" Petersen of Westbrook, Maine passed away on Saturday September 7, 2024 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Portland, Maine on July 24, 1962 a son of Marvin R. and Judith A. (Gaudete) Petersen. Rick lived most of his life in Westbrook and attended schools there. After high school he joined the...

Robert "Bob" Edward Gardiner

Robert "Bob" Edward Gardiner

Sep 6, 2024

Portland- Robert E. "Bob" Gardiner, 90, of Portland, was reunited with his beloved wife Peg of 70 years     on Friday September 6, 2024. Peg died on July 24th of this year.     He was born in Portland on May 8, 1934, a son of Onswell C. and Gertrude (Lungren) Gardiner.     Bob was educated in Portland Schools, and was a 1953 graduate...

Jeanette Breggia

Jeanette Breggia

Sep 4, 2024

Jeanette DiMillo Breggia, 93, of Portland passed away peacefully on September 4th surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Portland to Rose Toppi & Eugene DiMillo. She married the love of her life, Frank Breggia and they were married for 59 years before his passing in 2010.  Jeanette relished her life as a homemaker to four children. She...

Lynne B. Wiley

Lynne B. Wiley

Sep 3, 2024

Lynne B Wiley of Westbrook, Maine was born on December 4,1945 and passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 3,2024.  She was a graduate of Portland High School class of 1964. Lynne was predeceased by her husband James Wiley and her parents Ralph R Twombly and Dora K (Grant) Rideout. Lynne is survived by her siblings Grant Twombly of Buxton, Ralph...

Janet "Sue" Burgbacher

Janet "Sue" Burgbacher

Aug 28, 2024

Janet "Sue" Burgbacher(Gardner) passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024 just a few days short of her 91st birthday. Sue, as she liked to be called, was born on September 9,1933 in Findlay, Ohio. She spent her younger years in Ohio with her family, which included her sister and brother. Sue would often share stories of her childhood in Ohio....

James "Frank" Franklin Brown

James "Frank" Franklin Brown

Aug 27, 2024

JAMES FRANKLIN 'Frank' BROWN Portland - James Franklin Brown, 89, passed away August 27, 2024, at the Maine Veteran's Home in Scarborough. He was born October 23, 1934, in Portland, the son of the late James Frank and Mary (Welsh) Brown. Frank graduated from Cheverus High School in 1954, part of only the second class to complete their education at...

Earl S. Kimball

Earl S. Kimball

Aug 23, 2024

SOUTH PORTLAND - Earl S. Kimball, 89, died peacefully on August 23, 2024, at his home in South Portland. He was born September 3, 1934, in Stow Maine, the son of the late Samuel W. and Ora I. (Smith) Kimball.  Earl graduated from Edward Little High School, Class of 1954.  After graduation he answered the call to duty by enlisting...

Oren "Smokey" George Burgess, Jr.

Oren "Smokey" George Burgess, Jr.

Aug 21, 2024

Oren G. (Smokey) Burgess, Jr., passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 at the age of 88. Smokey was born May 20th, 1936, and grew up in South Portland, Maine and Portland, Maine. It was here where he met the love of his life, Catherine M. (Cathy) Cameron. Smokey joined the U.S. Air Force...

Arthur J. Babineau

Arthur J. Babineau

Aug 19, 2024

Arthur J. Babineau,102, passed away peacefully with family beside him on August 19, 2024 at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough after a period of declining health.  He was born November 23, 1921 in St. Leonard, New Brunswick Canada to parents Emma (Gaudreau) & Aime Babineau.  At the age of 4, he emigrated to Maine with his family to Howland.  While...

Marilyn "Lynn" E. Coburn

Marilyn "Lynn" E. Coburn

Aug 18, 2024

Marilyn (Lynn)) E. Coburn passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on August 17, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Rawson) Norris. Lynn's academic journey was marked by excellence. She graduated from Butler University with an undergraduate degree in Journalism and went on to earn two...

Edward "Eddie" Lorenzo Gilbert

Edward "Eddie" Lorenzo Gilbert

Aug 16, 2024

Eddie Gilbert, co-founder and Chef of Gilbert's Chowder House passed away Thursday morning in the loving embrace of his wife of 33 years, Melissa Pensivy Gilbert, his loving daughter Kelly Gilbert and his two 2 feline friends Willow and Wylie.  Eddie was a proud Portland native and the son of Joan McCullum Gilbert and James R Gilbert.  He is survived...