Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME
Serving Portland, Maine
Constance Loring
Apr 16, 2024
Constance "Connie" Loring of Portland Maine peacefully passed away on April 16, 2024. Formerly of Yarmouth, Maine, Constance was born on Valentine's Day February 14, 1935, in Auburn, Maine the daughter of Charles Parker Loring and Florrie (Wright) Loring formerly of Cumberland Foreside, Maine. She is predeceased by her brother William "Bill" W. Loring. Constance attended East Providence High School...
Patricia N Warden
Apr 13, 2024
Patricia Norene (Dixon) Warden Scarborough- On April 13, 2024, Patricia N. Warden, 89, was called home to be with her beloved husband Tom and her son Bo. She was born on November 15, 1934, in Portland the daughter of the late Hollis O. Dixon and Elsie N. Sprague Dixon. Pat graduated from South Portland High School in 1952 with honors. ...
Tien Tan Chau
Apr 2, 2024
Chau, Tien, 75, passed away naturally on April 2, 2024 in Scarborough. He was born on November 18, 1948 in Saigon, Vietnam. He came to the United States in 1975 after the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong resident of Portland, Maine. He was the owner and chef of Northern Gardens in Westbrook, Maine until his retirement. He loved his...
Pauline O'Brien
Apr 1, 2024
Pauline Whalen (Polly) O'Brien Yarmouth - Pauline Whalen (Polly) O'Brien died April 01, 2024 in a Yarmouth healthcare facility. She was born March 1, 1936 in Owl's Head ME, the daughter of the late Edwin G. and Madeline (Oliver) Whalen. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Polly graduated from South Portland High, Class of 1956, After graduation she went on to become a stewardess and flew...
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. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â She graduated from Portland High School and received her RN Degree from the Mercy School of Nursing, which...
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
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
Mar 15, 2024
Terrence W. Farrin 1-27-1940 Â - Â 3-15-2024 Terry was born in Damariscotta ME, son of Charles and Louise Alley Farrin, the fifth of seven children. Â The family moved from South Bristol to Portland and Terry graduated from Portland High School in 1958 where his favorite subject was art. Â In 1959 he married Joan Bryer and together they raised three children in...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...



