Obituaries

Oct 8, 2023

Oct 6, 2023

Kathryn Libby Kathryn was born on August 13, 1928 in Charlestown, Prince Edward Island Canada, the daughter of Ernest and Lona Judson.  She attended schools and secretarial school on Prince Edward Island. While in Presque Isle Maine she worked as a secretary for Maine Food Plan.  On December 25th 1948 she married Chase Libby and entered the United States under...

Oct 5, 2023

PORTLAND - Arthur D. "Art"  Paisley,82, died October 5, 2023, at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough ME. He was born Portsmouth, NH on February 8, 1941 the son of Charles H. and Harriet D. Paisley. He graduated from Portsmouth, NH in 1959, Wentworth Institute Boston, MA in 1963. Worked at Argon Nuclear Plant Idaho Falls, ID 1963-1965; GE 1966-1996 and...

Oct 4, 2023

WESTBROOK - Gerhard "Gary" Pontau, 81, of Westbrook, died peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Gerhard was born on August 9, 1942, in Portland, the son of Gerhard Pontau and Camilla (Fusco) Cilley.  He grew up in Portland and graduated from Portland High School in 1961.  He worked at...

Oct 1, 2023

. Santino Anthony Giusti       1950- 2023 Portland - Santino "Sammy" Giusti, 73, passed away peacefully after a long illness October 1, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born February 8, 1950, in Portland the son of Santino A. Giusti Sr. and Mary E. (Tracey) Giusti. In addition to his parents, Santino was predeceased by his brothers John and Joe Giusti....

Sep 30, 2023

Elma E. Marzilli 92 of Portland, Passed away on September 30, 2023, with her family by her side.  Elma was born in Lewiston, Maine, daughter of Elmer F. and Catherine (Crockett) Edwards.  Elma graduated from Lewison High School Class of 1949. As a child, she spent many wonderful days at her grandparents' home in Danville Junction.  She met the love...

Sep 30, 2023

Elaine (Bragdon) Robinson, 90, formerly of Standish and Gorham, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, September 30, 2023, after contracting Covid-19. Elaine graduated from Westbrook High School in 1951 and received an Executive Secretarial degree from Bryant College, Rhode Island in 1953. She had a successful career at S. D. Warren Research Laboratory (acquired by Scott Paper and later Sappi...

Sep 22, 2023

Arthur "Bob" Ambrose Jones      Milo- Arthur "Bob" Ambrose Jones, 91, passed away peacefully September 22, 2023, at the Barron Center in Portland, Maine. He was born April 21, 1932 in Old Town, Maine as an only child to the late Florence M. Jones and Ambrose H. Jones. Bob was raised by his mother, who instilled in him a passion for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...