Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

Serving Portland, Maine

Rosaleen O'Shea Wade

Rosaleen O'Shea Wade

Jan 30, 2013

Rosaleen O'Shea Wade October 11, 1934 January 30, 2013 Service Date Change: The prayer service for Rosaleen will now be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 2pm at the Chapel on the SMCC Campus, 71 Fort Rd. South Portland, ME. Portland- Rosaleen O'Shea Wade, 77, finished her earthly journey in the wee hours of January 30, 2013 at The...

Gwendolyn A. Stackhouse

Gwendolyn A. Stackhouse

Jan 29, 2013

Gwendolyn A. Stackhouse January 31, 1928 January 29, 2013 Portland- Gwendolyn A. Stackhouse, 84, of Frederic Street, passed away on January 29, 2013 at the Barron Center. She was born in Portland, a daughter of Henry S.C. and Katherine E. (Linscott) Neil. Gwen was a graduate of Portland High School, Class of 1947 and worked at the candy counter at...

Althea Merchant

Althea Merchant

Jan 28, 2013

Althea Merchant September 26, 1937 January 28, 2013 Portland - Althea Merchant, 75, passed away at the Maine Medical Center on January 28, 2013. She was born in Portland on September 26, 1937, the daughter of Myron and Helen Nason. She lived for over twenty-five years at 425 Broadway in South Porltland. Althea was predeceased by her parents and her...

Dr. Thomas J. Knight

Dr. Thomas J. Knight

Jan 27, 2013

Dr. Thomas J. Knight May 12, 1948 January 27, 2013 Dr. Thomas Joseph Knight (PhD), 64, of Raymond, ME died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 27th, 2013, with his wife Ellen, by his side. Born May 12th 1948, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the second child of Mary Sorrentino and Thomas Knight. Besides his Philadelphia family, he remained in close contact...

Barbara Mildred (Spear) Bennett,

Barbara Mildred (Spear) Bennett,

Jan 26, 2013

Barbara Mildred (Spear) Bennett May 22, 1922 January 26, 2013 Portland - Barbara Mildred (Spear) Bennett, 91, passed away on January 26, 2013. She was born on May 22, 1922 to Edgar and Amy Spear in Portland. She attended local schools, graduating from Portland High School in 1940. Barbara worked at A & P Tea Co. for 33 years. In...

Mary Lou Auger

Mary Lou Auger

Jan 25, 2013

Mary Lou Auger October 12, 1964 January 25, 2013 Portland - Mary Lou Auger, of Westbrook rose into the healing hands of God on January 25, 2013. She was born on October 12, 1964 to Barbara (Benemerito) and Joseph Auger. Mary Lou enjoyed shopping with her mom and sister Diane, being with family and friends, a good game of bingo...

Dorothy M. "Dot" Merrill

Dorothy M. "Dot" Merrill

Jan 24, 2013

Dorothy M. "Dot" Merrill November 25, 1969 January 24, 2013 Portland - Dorothy M. Merrill, 43 , of Portland passed away on January 24,2013 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Dot was born on November 25, 1969 in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Irvin A. and Barbara R. (Ames) Merrill....

Henry F. Sudbay

Henry F. Sudbay

Jan 23, 2013

Henry F. Sudbay January 24, 1938 January 23, 2013 Scarborough-- Henry F (Hank) Sudbay, 74 of Portland Maine, passed on January 23, 2013. Hank, a lifelong resident of Portland, was born in Portland on January 24 1938. He is the son of Charles Clifford Sudbay and Dorothea Fossett. Hank attended local schools, graduating from Deering High in 1957. While at...

Barbara Brittain Aber Jennings

Barbara Brittain Aber Jennings

Jan 23, 2013

Barbara Brittain Aber Jennings March 24, 1926 January 23, 2013 Portland - Barbara Brittain Aber Jennings left this earthly realm on January 23, 2013 at peace and on her own terms. While her lifetime accomplishments were many, her biggest contribution to humanity was being a beloved friend, wife, mother and grandmother. Her compassion and genuine interest in people quickly made...

William J. Blackett

William J. Blackett

Jan 20, 2013

William J. Blackett February 9, 1932 January 20, 2013 Scarborough, ME- William J. (Bill) Blackett, 80, formerly of Reading, Mass., died quickly and peacefully early Sunday morning, January 20, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine. Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts on February 9, 1932, Bill served in the U.S Army during the Korean War. After completing his...

Patricia "Pat" Dancil

Patricia "Pat" Dancil

Jan 20, 2013

Patricia "Pat" Dancil March 6, 1945 January 20, 2013 Portland - Patricia Ann (Frazier) Dancil, passed away on January 20, 2013 in Portland. She was born on March 6, 1945 and was the adopted daughter of the late Marie Fulcher and Henry Frazier. She attended Portland schools and in her 40's, she earned her G.E.D. Diploma, which was a huge...

Timothy Francis Flaherty

Timothy Francis Flaherty

Jan 20, 2013

Timothy Francis Flaherty January 25, 1943 January 20, 2013 Scarborough - Timothy F. Flaherty, 69, of Falmouth passed away on January 20, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born on January 25, 1943 in Portland, the second of seven children of Thomas S., Sr and Elaine (Sawyer) Flaherty. He attended Portland...

Roberta Beulah Broome

Roberta Beulah Broome

Jan 13, 2013

Roberta Beulah Broome July 22, 1935 January 13, 2013 Auburn - Roberta Beulah Broome, 77, died peacefully at Clover Health Care in Auburn, Maine on January 13, 2013. Her daughter, Denise (Gemme) Asselin of New Gloucester and son, Jean Gemme of Wales were at her side at the time of her death. She was born on July 22, 1935 to...

Harriette Pearl Goldman Kosoff

Harriette Pearl Goldman Kosoff

Jan 13, 2013

Harriette Pearl Goldman Kosoff October 1, 1913 January 13, 2013 Falmouth- Harriette Pearl Goldman Kosoff passed away peacefully on January 13, 2013. She was 99. Harriette was born in Rochester, NY on October 1, 1913 to Phillip Goldman and Etta Raz Goldman. She was the last survivor of eight children. She attended school in Rochester and married William Kosoff on...

Hazel A. Crossman

Hazel A. Crossman

Jan 13, 2013

Hazel A. Crossman May 10, 1919 January 13, 2013 Gorham - Hazel A. Crossman, 93 of White Birch Lane, passed away January 13, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was predeceased by her husband George and her four brothers, Raymond, Robert, Franklin and Leo Noiles. She is survived by her two daughters, Carol Hagen and Edna Foster both...

David A. Glassman

David A. Glassman

Jan 11, 2013

David A. Glassman February 16, 1955 January 11, 2013 Kennebunk - David A. Glassman, 57, the loving husband of Elizabeth Straka, ended his incredible battle with cancer on January 11, 2013. At David's request, there will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services, 660 Brighton Ave. Portland. To offer words of condolence...

Eddie Lee Carter, Jr

Eddie Lee Carter, Jr

Jan 11, 2013

Eddie Lee Carter, Jr. April 25, 1967 January 11, 2013 Scarborough - Eddie Lee Carter, Jr, died on January 11, 2013 from complications with Lymphoma. He was born on April 25, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana where he grew up and attended Indianapolis schools. He loved his daughters with every fiber of his being. He was a committed father and whenever...

Steven J. Anderson

Steven J. Anderson

Jan 10, 2013

Steven J. Anderson January 27, 1965 January 10, 2013 Portland - Steven J. Anderson, 47, of Portland, passed away on January 10, 2012, after a brief illness. Steven was born in Quonset, RI, on January 27, 1965, during his father's service with the Navy. He was the son of George J. and Janice D. (Libby) Anderson. After his father's naval...

Walter R Foster

Walter R Foster

Jan 7, 2013

Walter R. Foster April 19, 1917 January 7, 2013 Walter R Foster passed away on January 7, 2013 at the ""Farm"" where he spend his final years with Kay, his friends and many cats. Walter was born in Bristol Maine, on April 19, 1917 to Jesse Harris Foster and Ruel Foster. He is predeceased by his parents and his two...

Linda Marie Casey

Linda Marie Casey

Jan 5, 2013

Linda Marie Casey May 7, 1946 January 5, 2013 Freeport, Maine. - Linda Marie Hipsher Newth Casey, 66, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2013 at Mid-Coast Hospital, Brunswick, ME after a long illness with her family and friends at her side. She was a long time resident of Freeport and Yarmouth, ME. Linda was born on the Scott AFB...