Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

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Nancy L. Gallagher

Nancy L. Gallagher

Mar 31, 2024

Portland - Nancy (Nason) Gallagher, 89, loving wife, mother, nana and friend passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, in her home surrounded by devoted family. Nancy (Nan) was born on July 5, 1934 in Portland to Aloma and Arthur Nason.             She graduated from Portland High School and received her RN Degree from the Mercy School of Nursing, which...

Ltc. Colonel (Ret) Robert S. Davis

Ltc. Colonel (Ret) Robert S. Davis

Mar 21, 2024

LTC. Colonel (Ret) Robert S. Davis of Gorham passed away on March 21, 2024, surrounded by his wife, Shirley A. Davis, Daughters Robin Davis and Beth Davis-Russell and son Robert B. Davis (Bob), after an admirable fight with Alzheimer's.  Bob was born on June 5, 1937, in Framingham, Massachusetts. The son of Herbert and Helen Davis. He graduated from Framingham...

Gene A. Carr

Gene A. Carr

Mar 21, 2024

Gene A. Carr, 95, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024 at The Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough. Gene was born in Portland in 1928 to Esther and Leon Carr, where he lived for most of his life. He received a Brown Memorial Medal for having one of the highest GPA's of the top10 students in his graduating class at...

Terrence W Farrin

Terrence W Farrin

Mar 15, 2024

Terrence W. Farrin 1-27-1940  -  3-15-2024 Terry was born in Damariscotta ME, son of Charles and Louise Alley Farrin, the fifth of seven children.  The family moved from South Bristol to Portland and Terry graduated from Portland High School in 1958 where his favorite subject was art.  In 1959 he married Joan Bryer and together they raised three children in...

Timothy Thor Korda

Timothy Thor Korda

Mar 14, 2024

Old Orchard Beach--Timothy Thor Korda sailed over the horizon on March 14, 2024. He faced a difficult cancer journey with dignity, great strength, and love for those around him. Tim loved animals, nature, and being at the shore and sea at Camp Ellis with his beloved dog, Nestle. Tim was born in Portland, ME and grew up in Falmouth with...

Maureen Russo

Maureen Russo

Mar 12, 2024

Maureen Russo, age 82 of Riverview, FL passed away March 12, 2024. She is predeceased by her mother Bridget O'Brien Russo and her sister Judith Breggia. She is survived by her sister Dianne Salamone, brothers Anthony Russo and Peter (Denise) Russo and sister Colleen Russo. She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews which brought her great joy....

Ruth I. Johnson

Ruth I. Johnson

Mar 9, 2024

Ruth Irene (Fortin) Johnson             June 18, 1935 - March 9, 2024                         88 Years Old    Portland, Ruth I. (Fortin) Johnson passed away after a short stay at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on March 9, 2024. Ruth was born in Portland on June 18, 1935 the daughter of the late Louis Napoleon Fortin and Alice M. (Carson) Fortin.      Ruth was married...

Annmarie Phanor

Annmarie Phanor

Mar 5, 2024

ANN MARIE (SYLVESTER) PHANOR Portland - Ann Marie (Sylvester) Phanor, 63, died unexpectedly at home on March 5, 2024. She was born July 18, 1960 in Portland, the daughter of the late Kenneth W. Sylvester Jr. and Dolores M. (Ricci) Sylvester. Ann Marie graduated from Portland High School, Class of 1978, and while attending was crowned Miss Portland. An ode...

Raoul Mapendo Tshiyuka

Raoul Mapendo Tshiyuka

Mar 2, 2024

Raoul Mapendo Tshiyuka It is with heavy hearts we are announcing the passing of Raoul Mapendo Tshiyuka. Raoul was Born March 11,1993 and passed away on March 02, 2024 Raoul is survived by his mother Arianne Fazila , siblings  Klein, Arianne(Nenette), Andia, Rita, Raissa, Migrette, Rudy, Élodie, grandmother Synforose, uncles, aunties, many cousin's, his girlfriend Winnie Ongweta, and his best...

Gregory Thomas Mcmann

Gregory Thomas Mcmann

Mar 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Gregory Thoams McMann. Greg was born on March 12, 1963 to Harry E. and Angelina (Asali) McMann. He attended Portland schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1981 and attended SMCC. Greg possessed a heart as big as all outdoors and deeply loved his large family and many...

Patricia Anne Aceto

Patricia Anne Aceto

Feb 26, 2024

Portland-Patricia A. Aceto, 86 of 54 Hillis St. died on February 26th at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Munjoy Hill in Portland on 11/21/1937 and was the daughter of Hilda and Harold Clancy.  She attended Portland schools and graduated from the Gorham Teachers College in Gorham, Maine with a B.A. in...

Patricia G Kelley

Patricia G Kelley

Feb 26, 2024

Patricia G. (Gallant) Kelley In the early morning of February 26, 2024, Patricia G. Kelley, of Portland, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Seaside Healthcare in Portland.  Pat was 101 years old. She was born in Westbrook on June 13, 1922, the daughter of the late Emanuel (Sam) and Antoinette (Albert) Gallant.  She grew up on King Street in...

Matthew D. Gilman

Matthew D. Gilman

Feb 24, 2024

Matthew D. Gilman 1969 - 2024 Portland - Matthew Devaney Gilman, 54, passed away Feb. 24, 2024 of an accidental overdose. He was born in Portland, attended Westbrook schools and graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Public Administration. He was predeceased by his father Robert Gilman Sr. and brother Robert Gilman Jr.  He is survived by...

Katherine Kavanaugh Ryan

Katherine Kavanaugh Ryan

Feb 21, 2024

Katherine Kavanaugh Ryan of Portland, Maine passed from this world as we know it on February 21, 2024, at the age of 43, four years after being diagnosed with breast cancer.  Known for her loving open-mindedness and deep kindness, Katherine was a trusted and grounding confidant to many.  She possessed a unique combination of both forthrightness and empathy. Katherine had...

Duane Eric Drummond

Duane Eric Drummond

Feb 21, 2024

Duane Eric Drummond          1973- 2024 Duane Eric Drummond, 50, died unexpectedly February 21, 2024, at home in Westbrook. He was born March 12, 1973, in Portland. He was the child of the late Kenneth W. and Harriet E. (Pike) Drummond. Duane married his childhood soulmate, Kimberly (Paige) Drummond in 2020 after 29 years of unconditional love. Duane is survived by...

Chiara F. Cyr

Chiara F. Cyr

Feb 21, 2024

Chiara Ferrante Cyr, 35, of Epping, New Hampshire, Portland, Maine and Lettomanoppello, IT passed away peacefully the morning of February 21, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Chiara was a caring, compassionate, and empathetic individual who dedicated her life to the arts and her community. Chiara worked for many years in public service doing constituent services for a...

Daniel Gerard Reny

Daniel Gerard Reny

Feb 20, 2024

VASSALBORO - Daniel (Danny) Gerard Reny passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024 at the Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough with his loving wife and daughters at his side. He was born in Waterville, Maine on March 23, 1947, the son of Gerard and Marie (Beaudoin) Reny. Danny grew up in Fairfield working on the family farm with his parents,...

Cynthia Ruth Freitag

Cynthia Ruth Freitag

Feb 10, 2024

Cynthia R. Freitag of Portland and Boothbay Harbor, Maine died unexpectedly on February 10, 2024 at the age of 90 from pneumonia. Phyllis Kilian, Cynthia's niece, was by her side as she passed.   Born May 15, 1933 in The Bronx, NY to parents William and Mildred (Pertgen) Freitag, Cynthia was an intrepid photographer and world traveler. One summer while on...

Mary E. Brown

Mary E. Brown

Feb 8, 2024

Mary E. Brown, 90, of North Gorham Rd. in Gorham, passed away on February 8, 2024 at her home with her family at her side. She was born in Lubec, Maine on February 25, 1933 a daughter of Joseph and Alberta McDonald. Mary was educated in Maine schools. She married the love of her life Richard Brown on September 11,...

Leslie Harold Osteen, Iii

Leslie Harold Osteen, Iii

Feb 7, 2024

Leslie Harold Osteen, III, age 26, of Cumberland Avenue, passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2024 at Maine Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Portland, Maine on May 6, 1997 a son of Lisa (Carey) and Leslie Osteen. Leslie loved his mom, wrestling with his cousins, collecting baseball & Yugioh cards, and being around People. He...