Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME
Serving Portland, Maine
Vernon G. Howell
Apr 27, 2012
Vernon G. Howell February 14, 1934 April 27, 2012 Falmouth- Vernon G. Howell, 78, of Middle Road, passed away on April 27, 2012 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born in Portland, a son of Thomas G. and Jennie K. (Beaumont) Howell. He graduated from Falmouth High School and attended New Brunswick Bible Institute. He worked at First Baptist...
Carolynn P. Cameron
Apr 26, 2012
Carolynn P. Cameron December 27, 1923 April 26, 2012 Falmouth - Carolynn P. Cameron, 88, died after a long illness on April 26, 2012. She was born in Presque Isle on December 27, 1923. She was one of the cherished daughters of Muriel (McGowan) and Edwin E. Parkhurst. She was educated in Presque Isle schools and graduated from Bates College...
Mary Henderson Major
Apr 22, 2012
Mary Henderson Major August 25, 1927 April 22, 2012 Mary (Henderson) Major 84, died at home, April 22, 2012 of complications following a stroke. She was born August 25, 1927 at the family home in Brooks, Georgia to Hugh Henderson and Lillian Jewel (Tarpley) Henderson. She graduated from Fayetteville High School after three years, serving as the class Salutatorian. She...
Anthony T."Tommy L." Langella
Apr 21, 2012
Anthony T. Langella "Tommy L." July 9, 1959 April 21, 2012 Old Orchard Beach - Anthony T. Langella, Sr., ""Tommy L."", formerly of Portland, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 21, 2012. He was born in Portland on July 9, 1959, the son of H. Richard ""Dick"" and June (Duffy) Langella. He attended Portland schools, graduating from...
Albion E. Morton
Apr 21, 2012
Albion E. Morton 1940 April 21, 2012 Albion E. Morton, age 71, of Windham, passed away April 21, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. He was born to George E. and Dorothy (Ricker) Morton. He was educated in Portland and worked as a trucker for the former Yankee Distributors. He later worked as a bus driver for the Portland Transit District until...
Rodney L. Wormell, Sr
Apr 19, 2012
Rodney L. Wormell, Sr. May 4, 1944 April 19, 2012 Scarborough - Rodney L. Wormell, Sr., 67, of Westbrook, formerly of Portland, passed away on April 19, 2012 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. He was born in Portland, on May 9, 1944, the son of Leroy C. and Helen Marie (Egeland) Wormell . He attended Portland Schools, graduating from...
Lawrence R. "Larry" Mosher
Apr 14, 2012
Lawrence R. Mosher "Larry" July 11, 1931 April 14, 2012 Lawrence R. Mosher "Larry" of Windham, Maine passed away peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Saturday, April 14, 2012 after a long illness, which he bravely fought. He was born in Livermore Falls on July 11, 1931, the son of Robert and Florence Trainer Mosher. He served his...
Nicola Didonato
Apr 14, 2012
Nicola DiDonato February 25, 1932 April 14, 2012 Portland - Nicola DiDonato, 80, known as Nick to family and friends, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 14, 2012 surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Nick was born in Portland, Maine on February 25, 1932, the son of Domenica and Orazio DiDonato. He grew up on Washington Avenue and went...
Priscilla Ann (Tozier) Briggs
Apr 12, 2012
Priscilla Ann (Tozier) Briggs April 6, 1920 April 12, 2012 Scarborough- Priscilla Ann (Tozier) Briggs, 92, of Sextant Lane, passed away on April 12, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Waterville, ME, a daughter of Donald W. and Helen G. (Kidder) Tozier. Priscilla attended Augusta schools and graduated from Cony High School in 1938. She attended Nasson College...
Janice F. Wood-Thomas
Apr 11, 2012
Janice F. Wood-Thomas July 12, 1924 April 11, 2012 Janice F. Wood-Thomas, 87, a life-long resident of Rhode Island, died April 11, 2012 at Bay Square, Yarmouth, Maine, of complications from Alzheimer's disease. The oldest of four children, Janice was born July 12, 1924 in Cumberland, Rhode Island to William E. and Hildred I. Wood. Janice graduated from Pawtucket East...
Lorraine Edna Webster
Apr 10, 2012
Lorraine Edna Webster October 15, 1942 April 10, 2012 Portland - Lorraine Edna Webster 69, passed away at Seaside Nursing home on April 10, 2012, after a long illness. Born on Oct.15, 1942, she was the daughter of Marie and Percy Taber. Lorraine was raised in Portland and attended Portland schools. Lorraine worked for PROP childcare services at Sagamore community...
Kenneth Walter Woodman, Sr
Apr 9, 2012
Kenneth Walter Woodman, Sr. May 18, 1938 April 9, 2012 Portland - Kenneth Walter Woodman, Sr., 73, of Portland, passed away peacefully at the Barron Center on April 9, 2012, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born on May 18, 1938 in Eastport, the son of Ralph and Audrey (Nash) Woodman. Ken had many interests, especially...
Michelle (Eichhorn) Fasulo
Apr 9, 2012
Michelle (Eichhorn) Fasulo March 7, 1962 April 9, 2012 Westbrook - Michelle (Eichhorn) Fasulo, 50, of Westbrook died unexpectedly on April 9, 2012. She was born in Portland on March 7, 1962, the daughter of Hans and Constance (Whitaker) Eichhorn. She attended Portland schools, graduating from Deering High School in 1980. Michelle loved anything outdoors; gardening, going to the beach,...
George Henry Fickett
Apr 8, 2012
George Henry Fickett August 17, 1930 April 8, 2012 Scarborough - George Henry Fickett, of Westbrook, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2012 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House at the age of 81. George was born in Portland on August 17, 1930, the son of George and Lorina (Woods) Fickett. George lived most of his life in Westbrook. He...
David Emmanuel Bergson, Sr
Apr 8, 2012
David Emmanuel Bergson, Sr July 13, 1918 April 8, 2012 Falmouth - David Emmanuel Bergson, Sr. passed away Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 with his loved ones at his side. David was born on July 13, 1918 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the son of Harry Bergson, Sr. and Augusta (Cook) Bergson. David graduated from Boston Latin School and attended George Washington...
Nancy Hill Payne
Apr 6, 2012
Nancy Hill Payne 1918 April 6, 2012 Falmouth, ME - On April 6, the engine that powered a keen, inquisitive and creative mind finally ran out of steam. For the better part of a century, Nancy Payne ran at full throttle, engaged in life, her community and her family. An author, painter, legislator and activist, she enjoyed two distinct lives...
William C. "Bill" Mccullough
Apr 4, 2012
William C. McCullough "Bill" January 23, 1940 April 4, 2012 Lebanon - William ""Bill"" McCullough, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2012 at home with his family by his side. He was born on January 23, 1940, in Charlottesville, Virginia to Drs. Robert W. and Johnnie A. McCullough and raised in Port Jervis, New York. Bill attended the...
Alexander H. "Coolie" Johns
Apr 3, 2012
Alexander H. "Coolie" Johns May 17, 1931 April 3, 2012 Portland - One of Maine's musical giants, Alexander ""Coolie"" Johns, age 80, of Portland passed away on April 3, 2012 at Mercy Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Portland on May 17, 1931, the son of Harry and Kaliope Johns. ""Coolie"" was the youngest of four brothers...
Audrey Elaine Meister
Apr 2, 2012
Audrey Elaine Meister July 28. 1922 April 2, 2012 South Paris- Audrey Elaine Meister, 89, of Hill Street, died Monday, April 2, 2012, at Falmouth by the Sea surrounded by her family. She was born July 28, 1922 in Lorain, Ohio, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Wells. In 1943 she graduated with honors from Kent State University...
Stephenie Kay Cook
Apr 1, 2012
Stephenie Kay Cook July 4, 1951 April 1, 2012 Stephenie Kay Cook, 60, of Portland and Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport, died on Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012, surrounded by family at home, ending a brave and dignified journey of nearly three years with ovarian cancer. Stephenie was born on the Fourth of July, 1951, in Freeport, Illinois, a date and...



