Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

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Lucille Rita Rea

Lucille Rita Rea

Jan 17, 2024

Lucy was born in Westport, MA on June 23, 1923.  She was the daughter of Joseph & Rosanna Singster.  She attended school in Fall River, MA. On August 30, 1941 she married Maxelle Rea Sr. in Fall River.  They moved to Portland in 1945.  Mr. Rea died in 1991 after 49 years of marriage. Lucy retired from Fairchild Semiconductor after...

Andrea Theresa Trynor-Kenney

Andrea Theresa Trynor-Kenney

Jan 14, 2024

Andrea Theresa Trynor-Kenney, of Portland, passed away January 14, 2024 at the age of 57 surrounded by her family. Andrea was born on February 20, 1966 to Mary Trynor (Rinaldi) and Carl Trynor. Andrea attended Portland Public schools. She graduated from Portland High School in 1984. She went to the University of Southern Maine. Andrea worked at the Law Office...

Larry Joe Sturges

Larry Joe Sturges

Jan 13, 2024

Gorham - Larry Joe Sturges, 74, formerly of Portland and Whitefield passed away after a period of declining health on January 13, 2024 at Maine Medical Center. Larry was born March 24, 1949 in Findlay, Ohio the son of Joseph Edward (Eddie) Sturges and Julia Eleanor (LaRue) Sturges.             Larry moved with his family from Ohio to Whitefield, Maine in the...

Michael Sean Panenka

Michael Sean Panenka

Jan 12, 2024

Michael Panenka, 54, passed away January 12, 2024. He suffered massive brain hemorrhaging due to multiple strokes on January 6, 2024 after 6 days of fighting for his life in the ICU at Maine Med, we are heartbroken to say that he is no longer with us on Earth.  He leaves behind his son Miles, daughter Rosie, his partner, Lesley...

Howard Phillip Stein

Howard Phillip Stein

Jan 10, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Howard P. Stein announce his passing on Tuesday, January 10, 2024.   He was born on May 13, 1958, in Rockland, Maine, the son of the late Stanley Stein and Earlene Stein. Howard moved to Portland at age 9 and attended Portland schools.  He held various jobs throughout his lifetime and was...

Davine Lee Vance

Davine Lee Vance

Jan 5, 2024

Davine Lee Vance age 52, passed away at Russell Park Nursing Home in Auburn on Friday, January 5, 2024.  She was born on November 29, 1971 in Portland, the daughter of David L. Sr. and Myrna E. (Napolitano) Vance. Davine attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1989.  Davine worked for 20 years at the first Macdonald's...

Linda L. Bartlett

Linda L. Bartlett

Jan 4, 2024

FALMOUTH-Linda L. Bartlett, 81, of Falmouth, Maine, died on January 4th, 2024 after a long illness. She was born July 1, 1942 in Ashland, Maine; third of five daughters, to Walter H. and Clara Rand. Linda attended Ashland Elementary School, Blaine Grade School, and Aroostook Central Institute in Mars Hill Maine, graduating in June 1960. After graduating, she was employed...

Mildred Knight

Mildred Knight

Jan 4, 2024

Portland - Mildred (Millie) King Knight, 80, died on January 04, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Millie was born in Portland, on September 27, 1943, the daughter of Byron and Anna King.  Millie was a graduate of Cathedral High School, Class of 1961.  She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Maine Medical Center, the Sisters of Mercy Infirmary, and...

Catherine A. Martin

Catherine A. Martin

Jan 4, 2024

Catherine F. Martin, 94, of Portland and Falmouth passed away peacefully at home with her family surrounding her in prayer and love. Catherine was born in Portland, Maine on January 2, 1930, to Edmund J. and Julia E. (Phillippe) Feeney and grew up on Hammond St and spent summers on Peaks Island. She attended Cathedral Grammar School and graduated from...

Corinne Pickett

Corinne Pickett

Jan 3, 2024

PORTLAND - Corinne (Flaherty) Pickett died on January 3, 2024 in Scarborough ME.                           Corinne was the daughter of Sarah Joyce Flaherty and William A. Flaherty Sr. of Portland. Born on August 31, 1932, she attended local schools on Munjoy Hill, and graduated from Portland High School in 1950. She earned her RN at the School of Nursing of the Maine...

James Richard Lyna, Jr

James Richard Lyna, Jr

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...

Abbey Justine Dotson

Abbey Justine Dotson

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...

Clarissa G. Frost

Clarissa G. Frost

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...

Martin William Bennett, Sr.

Martin William Bennett, Sr.

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,...

Amanual Halefom

Amanual Halefom

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...

Marie Joan Napolitano

Marie Joan Napolitano

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...

Christopher Michael Mcmann

Christopher Michael Mcmann

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...

Kenneth E Weber

Kenneth E Weber

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...

Andrew H Woods, Sr

Andrew H Woods, Sr

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...

James Emmet Malia

James Emmet Malia

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...