Obituaries

Jan 2, 2024

James R. Lyna Jr. "Jim", 72 died 1/2/2024 at the Gosnell House in Scarborough ME of pancreatic cancer.  He was born in Portland on July 20, 1951 to James and Leona (Sloan) Lyna.  Jim grew up in Deering Center and graduated from Deering High School. He worked for many years for Maine Workers Compensation, first as an adjustor then as...

Jan 2, 2024

Abbey Justine Dotson, 40, of Tucson Arizona, died Tragically and Unexpectedly, along With her baby boy, due to complications during an emergency C-Section on January 2nd at 3:15 AM. She was born in Chillicothe, MO. To Michael and Kim (Ewing) Dotson on September 14, 1983. Survivors include her loving partner, Adam Hunter of Tucson, AZ. Her parents Kimothy Swett of...

Dec 25, 2023

Clarissa G. Frost passed away early on Christmas morning, 2023 at Cape Memory Care in Cape Elizabeth, after a long period of declining health. She was born October 1, 1947 in Salem, MA, the daughter of James R. and Ann Wolfgram Frost. Clarissa knew adversity from an early age, beginning with a dangerously severe case of whooping cough at age...

Dec 19, 2023

Martin William Bennett Sr. 78, died at home in Gorham on December 19, 2023, following a recent cancer diagnosis. He was born on November 29, 1945, in Blaine, Maine, the 6th child of 8 born to the late John Henry Benner and Myrtle Grace (Williams) Benner. He is also predeceased by his siblings Kenneth R. Bennett, Dorothy L. Bennett Houtz,...

Dec 15, 2023

In Loving Memory of Amanual Halefom Amanual Halefom was born on December 21st, 1998 and peacefully passed away on December 15, 2023. He was a beloved father, brother, son, friend, and member of the community. Amanual's presence touched the lives of many, and he will be deeply missed. Amanual cherished his relationships and was an incredibly loving father. He will...

Dec 14, 2023

Portland - Marie Joan Quattrucci Napolitano, 86, of Portland passed away peacefully Thursday December 14, at home surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 8, 1937; in Portland a daughter to the late Gaetano and Assunta (Paolino) Quattrucci.      Marie attended Portland schools, graduating from Portland High School in 1956. She went...

Dec 12, 2023

Dearest Christopher, It's unimaginable to be writing this; attempting to put into words the gaping hole your absence leaves behind, and failing because all the words feel inadequate. Learning to make sense of a world without you is something we never thought we would have to do. On April 2nd, 1997, the world welcomed your kind-hearted and sensitive soul, knowing...

Dec 10, 2023

Kenneth E. Weber, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, 80, of Portland, Maine, died peacefully on December 10, 2023. Ken was born November 16, 1943, in Newport News, VA. He served in the 513th Military Intelligence Group in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany, where he worked as a German translator. After an honorable discharge, Ken received his B.A. from Northern Arizona...

Dec 10, 2023

Andrew Herbert Woods Sr. age 65, born August 29, 1958, in Portland Maine died unexpectedly December 10, 2023, at his Standish residence he shared with Judy Gill. Andy had one previous marriage to his high school sweetheart, Cynthia Lovejoy for 16 years and had 2 children together: son A.J Woods and daughter Amy Woods. Andy is survived by his children...

Dec 9, 2023

James Emmet Malia    Westbrook- James Emmet "Jim" Malia, 89, died Saturday, December 9th, 2023 with his beloved wife Barbara by his side. He was born on November 9th, 1934 in Portland the son of the late Martin and Mary (McCafferty) Malia.                 James grew up in South Portland, "God's Country" as he would frequently refer to it, eventually graduating from South...

Dec 6, 2023

Prudence Barry, 83, died unexpectedly December 6, 2023 at her home in Portland Maine. She was born June 18, 1940 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Paul C. and Elizabeth (Westin) Bunker. Prudence was raised in South Walpole, Massachusetts and attended graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduate school, Prudence lived in Norwich, NY where she raised three...

Dec 5, 2023

Justin Daniel Crumrine died unexpectedly at his home on December 5, 2023. Justin was the son of Charles and Linda Crumrine. He graduated from Deering High School and USM, and then went on to the University of CA, Irvine to obtain a PHD in inorganic chemistry. Justin enjoyed chemistry and worked passionately as a scientific researcher, obtaining patents for some...

Dec 3, 2023

Marilyn Anne Morse, passed away the morning of December 3, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Her final moments were spent peacefully at Sedgewood Commons surrounded by family. She was born May 28, 1955, in Malden, MA the daughter of the late Anthony F. and Natalie C. (Ellison) Mambuca. Marilyn graduated from Malden High School, Class of 1973. Marilyn...

Dec 3, 2023

Scarborough, Me.      Irene M. Scott, formerly of Portland, Me., died peacefully at Pine Point Center on Dec. 3, 2023      Irene Marion Morin was born in Biddeford, Me. on Feb. 4, 1929. She was the 8th of the twelve children of Alfred Thomas Morin and Beatrice Velma (Graffam) Morin.  At one point, probably when in middle school, Irene was sent, with...

Dec 2, 2023

Dec 1, 2023

Sharon L. Jackson Sharon died peacefully at her health-care facility on 12/1/23, in the town of Augusta Maine. She was born on June14, 1942 In Portland, ME. The daughter of the late Edward L Casey and Catherine Bean Lunt. She attended Deering High School. Then married her high school sweetheart Ralph E. Jackson and they settled on Peaks Island where...

Nov 29, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Myra Anne Mallar on Nov 29th 2023at Westbrook Springbrook Center. Myra was born on April 23rd 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts to Carmella and Walter Morse. Along with her brother Walter and sister Grace, they resided in Dorchester, MA where Myra graduated from Jeremiah E. Burke High School in 1957. Myra...

Nov 28, 2023

Sergeant Major Calvin Lynn (retired) of Portland, 82, passed away from complications of a stroke at Maine Veterans Home in Scarbrough Maine on Nov. 28, 2023. He was born March 19, 1941 in Collins, Georgia, the son of William Grice Lynn and Rosa Lee (Warren) Lynn.  Calvin graduated from Collins High School, class of 1959. After high school he enlisted...

Nov 26, 2023

Rob, passed away Sunday November 26, 2023.  Born son of the late Darrell L. Hogle and Mary (Kingsbury) of Mooers, New York.  Rob attended school in Mooers, NewYork, later served with U.S. Army during the Viet Nam Crisis. Later married his best friend Delores (Dee) Quatrano, We celebrated 53 years of marriage.  Rob worked as a fleet mechanic at Ryder...

Nov 26, 2023

William David Barry (1946-2023), writer, author, and historian, known as Bill, died suddenly November 26, 2023, at his home in Portland with his wife Debra Verrier Barry at his side.  Born August 26, 1946, in Burlington, VT to Barbara Lane Barry and Bartholomew David Barry, the eldest of five children. His family moved to North Adams, MA and then East...