Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME
Serving Portland, Maine
Lillian A. Knight
Feb 11, 2013
Lillian A. Knight May 20, 1923 February 11, 2013 Portland- Lillian Audrey Knight, 89, died on February 11, 2013 at the Barron Center in Portland. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a daughter of Peter and Sophie (Graves) Jans. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Philbrook H. Knight and her daughter, Patricia Yates. She is survived by a grandson, Allen...
Stephen P. Lovejoy
Feb 11, 2013
Stephen P. Lovejoy September 21, 1961 February 11, 2013 South Portland- Stephen P. Lovejoy, 51, of Broadway, died in Portland on February 11, 2013. He was born in Portland, a son of Philip and Althea (Packard) Lovejoy. Stephen graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School. His most recent employment was at Wendy's in South Portland where he has worked for more...
Deneige Marie Pompeo
Feb 11, 2013
Deneige Marie Pompeo January 13, 1915 February 11, 2013 Portland - Deneige Marie Pompeo, 98, of Portland, passed away peacefully at the Barron Center on February 11, 2013 after a short illness. She was born in Westbrook on January 13, 1915, the daughter of Medric and Roseanne (LaPointe) Harvey. She grew up in Westbrook with her three brothers and one...
Marilyn Faye Butler
Feb 9, 2013
Marilyn Faye Butler January 29, 1936 February 9, 2013 Marilyn Faye McAllister Butler January 29, 1936 - February 9, 2013 Marilyn passed away surrounded by her loved ones at The Gosnell House in Scarborough, Maine on February 9th. Born in North Conway New Hampshire, January 29, 1936 to J. Stillman and Ola McAllister of Fryeburg, Maine. She attended local area...
Beverly J. Byron
Feb 6, 2013
Beverly J. Byron August 3, 1925 February 6, 2013 Beverly J. Byron died Feb 6th at Mercy Hospital, Portland Maine after a short illness. She was born Aug 3rd, 1925, in West Sullivan Maine. She was married 54 years, to James J Byron. They were married on May 5th, 1945 at Dow Air Force Base - Bangor Maine. She attended...
Mary Louise Blakeney
Feb 5, 2013
Mary Louise Blakeney September 29, 1959 February 5, 2013 Mary Louise Blakeney (Mary Lou) 53 of Old Orchard Beach passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 5, 2013 at The Gosnell House. Mary was born September 25, 1959 in Homestead Florida to Albert M Blakeney and Geraldine J (Gilmore) Francis. She attended schools in Florida, Virginia,...
Gervaise Marcelle Cameron
Jan 31, 2013
Gervaise Marcelle Cameron December 17, 1933 January 31, 2013 Gervaise Cameron of Sherbrooke, Qc, Canada passed away January 31,2013 at 79 years of age after a brief illness at Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough, Maine. Born December 17, 1933 in Sainte Edwidge in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Gervaise was a lifelong visitor to the Portland area. First in her...
Perley E. Anderson
Jan 31, 2013
Perley E. Anderson December 7, 1931 January 31, 2013 Portland - Perley E. Anderson, 81, of Yarmouth, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Mercy Hospital. Perley was born in Portland, on December 7, 1931; he grew up in Yarmouth and graduated from North Yarmouth Academy. He was a very active person. Perley was employed by Burnham and Morrill...
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...



