Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

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Harry R. Fullerton

Harry R. Fullerton

Sep 22, 2023

Harry Robert Fullerton,75, died Friday, September 22, 2023 at the Gosnell House surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Sue Fullerton; children: Mark and wife Sara Fullerton, Mike Fullerton and wife Sarah Swan, Kimberly and husband Brandon Walker and Katie and husband Cameron Cestaro; grandchildren Brydon, Savana, Jackson, Bennett, Joel, Colton, Noah, Brady, Grace, Max and Evie; brother...

Yvonne Anne Souliere

Yvonne Anne Souliere

Sep 18, 2023

Yvonne Anne (Lachapelle) Souliere passed away in the company of her children on the evening of Sept 18.  A sudden illness released her from the bonds of Alzheimer's disease, which in 2019 disrupted her enjoyable retirement. Born August 24, 1942, to Edmond Ernest and Eileen Rose Lachapelle, in Worcester, MA, Yvonne grew up amongst her four lively siblings. She graduated...

Patricia F. Santamore

Patricia F. Santamore

Sep 17, 2023

Patricia Frances Haynes Santamore, 66, of Westbrook, Maine, passed away on September 17, 2023. Born on July 12, 1957, in Portland, Maine, Patricia was a loving wife and mother, caring sister, and devoted Nanny to her grandkids. Her kindness, generosity, and vibrant spirit will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Patricia is survived by...

Kathleen "Kay" Tibbetts

Kathleen "Kay" Tibbetts

Sep 9, 2023

Kathleen Tibbetts, (Kay) of Steep Falls, passed away in her home in the early morning of September 9th, 2023, with her family by her side, after bravely facing a long period of declining health. She was 81 when she died after having enjoyed a well lived life as a caring mom, affectionate grandmother, playful friend, appreciative employer, and beloved matriarch...

Felix Irving Atienza, Iii

Felix Irving Atienza, Iii

Sep 4, 2023

Felix Irving  Atienza, III, of Windham, ME passed away on September 4, 2023 at the age of 42, after a courageous battle with Huntington disease. He went to Windham High School.  He joined the US Coast Guard to give back his service to the community and country and to follow the footsteps of his father, Felix Y. Atienza Jr. Felix...

Stacey Michelle Milliken

Stacey Michelle Milliken

Sep 3, 2023

Stacey Michelle Milliken lost her battle with addiction on September 3rd. at her home in Portland Maine.  Stacey was born on November 5, 1976, to George and Carol (Nelson) Milliken. Stacey attended Portland schools and graduated from Catherine McAuley in 1995.  Stacey attended Syracuse University and the University of Southern Maine.  Stacey was a life-long learner and loved to study.  ...

Diana Lynn Day

Diana Lynn Day

Sep 3, 2023

Diana Lynn Day died in her sleep on Sept. 3, 2023, in her home, following a long struggle with dementia concurrently with bulbar-onset ALS. She was born on Nov. 14, 1952 in Morrisville, Vermont, the daughter of the late Darrell A. and Shirley L. (Farrand) Dezotell. Diana graduated from North Country Union High School, Newport, Vermont, in 1970, and from...

Tracey Ann Duest

Tracey Ann Duest

Sep 1, 2023

Tracey Ann DuEst, 50, of Portland, Maine, passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 1, 2023. Born on October 11, 1972, in Portland. She was the beloved daughter of Carolyn (Valente) DuEst and Mark DuEst and his wife Sandi DuEst. Besides her parents, Tracey is lovingly remembered by her brother, Jim DuEst (his partner Cassandra Prebis); her son, Trey...

Floyd L. Reynolds, Jr.

Floyd L. Reynolds, Jr.

Aug 29, 2023

Floyd Leslie Reynolds, Jr.         1947- 2023      Portland- Floyd Leslie Reynolds, Jr. 75, of Chesley Ave., Passed away on August 29, 2023 at Maine Medical Center. He was born in Portland, Maine a son of Virginia (Buzzell) and Floyd Leslie Reynolds, Sr. Floyd was educated in Portland schools, and was a graduate of Portland High School class of 1966. He enjoyed...

Samuel "Sammy" Sidney Mack

Samuel "Sammy" Sidney Mack

Aug 26, 2023

SAMUEL SIDNEY 'Sammy' MACK   Portland-"Sammy" Mack, 93, passed peacefully on August 26, 2023. Born on October 18, 1929, to Harry and Jennie (Glass) Mack, Sam was the youngest of six children.  After graduation from Portland High School in 1947, Sam proudly served in the U.S Marine Corp during the Korean War. Upon discharge, he worked for Weinman Brothers Clothing and...

Rick Karlen

Rick Karlen

Aug 19, 2023

Richard "Rick" William Karlen, 68, of Jefferson, Maine, passed away on August 19, 2023 after a sudden battle with leukemia. Rick was born on March 13, 1955 in Waterville to Wanda (Timer) Karlen and Thomas Karlen, and was brother to Tom Karlen. After graduating from Deering High School in 1973, he went on to study pharmacy at the University of...

Sandra Ann Dadiego

Sandra Ann Dadiego

Aug 19, 2023

PORTLAND - Sandra Ann Dadiego, 81, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough after a brief illness with her beloved husband and family by her side.  She was born November 20, 1941, to the late Thomas and Virginia (Waterhouse) Martin.                  Sandra attended Cathedral Grammar School and was a 1960 graduate of Cathedral...

Sonja Knight

Sonja Knight

Aug 19, 2023

Sonja Knight (1973 - 2023)** Sonja Knight, 49, of Portland, Maine, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2023. Born on October 16, 1973, in Portland, she was the beloved daughter of the late James P. Pinette and Geraldine Pinette. She was preceded in death by her father and her brothers, James Pinette Jr. and Kevin W. Pinette. Sonja is lovingly...

Jeanclaude Phanor

Jeanclaude Phanor

Aug 16, 2023

Jean Claude Phanor, 64, of Portland passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Maine Medical Center following a brief illness.  Jean Claude was born in Cap-Haitien, Haiti on December 18th, 1958 the son of the late Charles Tales Phanor and Lucienne (Deshomme) Phanor. He spent his childhood and early adulthood in Haiti and later started planting roots in America....

Marguerite Jessica Texidor

Marguerite Jessica Texidor

Aug 15, 2023

Marguerite Jessica Texidor passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023. Margarite was originally from South Portland where she lived with her late husband of 40 years Johnny Texidor and raised her 4 children. She was a long time Maine Coon Cat breeder and showed her cats in many competitions statewide. In her free time, she loved to go to the...

Marion Idella Banks

Marion Idella Banks

Aug 15, 2023

Marion Idella Sibley Banks, age 95, died peacefully at dawn on August 15, 2023.  She was born in Old Town, Maine on May 10, 1928, to Benjamin Woodbury Sibley and Margaret Ladner McClay Sibley. Marion graduated Old Town High School and would go on to marry Leslie W. Banks Jr. in 1947.  They moved their growing family to Kittery, where...

Patricia A. Johnson

Patricia A. Johnson

Aug 15, 2023

Patricia A. (Beck) Johnson, 73, of Old Orchard Beach, ME, passed peacefully at home with her family at her side on August 15, 2023. She was born in Lynn, MA on August 26, 1949, the daughter of Joseph H. and Mary T. (Deehy) Beck. She was raised in Peabody, MA and graduated from Bishop Fenwick H.S. in 1967 and Lynn...

Michael Flaherty

Michael Flaherty

Aug 15, 2023

Yarmouth- Michael Flaherty, 71 of Yarmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Portland, Maine on December 21, 1951 a son of Louis D. and Lugri (Colello) Flaherty. Michael was educated in Portland schools, and was a graduate of Portland High School, class of 1970. He was married for 35 years to...

Stephen Elliott Ambrose

Stephen Elliott Ambrose

Aug 14, 2023

Stephen E. Ambrose, 76, of Windham, Maine passed away on August 14, 2023 in Portland. There will be no visiting hours or services. If so desired contributions in Stephen's memory may be made to The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, 217 Landing Road, Westbrook, Maine 04092.

Susan Louise Eastman

Susan Louise Eastman

Aug 14, 2023

Susan Louise Eastman, 80, Captain US Army Nursing Corps, passed on August 14, 2023 at the Maine Veterans' home of complications from a neurological disease, likely caused by exposure to Agent Orange during her service in Vietnam. She was predeceased by her father Donald Eastman, her mother Helen Hopperstad and her brother Eric.  She is survived by her husband Carl...