Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

Serving Portland, Maine

Josephine "Jody" F. Caruso

Josephine "Jody" F. Caruso

Apr 21, 2023

Josephine, "Jody" Caruso passed peacefully from this life on April 21, 2023. Her family, the joy of her world was with her. Jody's passing is mourned by countless family and friends to whom, in her more than 101 years, she brought a love and devotion they will always cherish. Born Josephine Florence DeMattia on September 2, 1921, Jody was the...

James H. Stein

James H. Stein

Apr 18, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of James H. Stein announce his unexpected passing on Tuesday April 18, 2023. He was born on May 1, 1957, in Rockland, Maine, the son of the late Stanley Stein and Earlene Stein. He moved to Portland at age 10 and attended Portland schools, graduating from Portland High School, class of 1975. ...

Paul G. Chamberlain

Paul G. Chamberlain

Apr 16, 2023

Paul G. Chamberlain                                                                                                                   1929 - 2023 Cape Elizabeth-Paul was born on April 9, 1929 in Manchester, New Hampshire to Marjorie Louise Paul. At an early age, he, his mother and sister moved to a farm in Greenland, New Hampshire. He spent the first sixteen years of his life on the farm with the Hayden Family.  He attended schools in Greenland...

Aniello "Neil" B. Esposito

Aniello "Neil" B. Esposito

Apr 16, 2023

WESTBROOK- It is with great sadness that we announce Aniello "Neil" B. Esposito, a beloved member of the Portland, Maine community, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 16, 2023 at Maine Medical Center after a brief illness. Born on August 22, 1933, he was the youngest child of Giuseppe "Joseph" Esposito and Teresa Russo Esposito, and grew up on Munjoy...

Maureen May Greenlaw

Maureen May Greenlaw

Apr 16, 2023

Biddeford-Maureen May Greenlaw, 72, passed away on April 16, 2023 at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. She was born on September 4, 1950 in Portland. The daughter of Michael J. Dunn and Mary (Ricci) Dunn. Maureen was a strong willed, remarkable and dedicated mother and grandmother. She enjoyed the beauty of butterflies and enjoyed raising them. She was known...

Timothy Robert Belanger

Timothy Robert Belanger

Apr 15, 2023

Timothy Robert Belanger, 59, died at Gosnell Hospice in Scarborough on April 15, 2023. He was born to Robert L. and Ellen (Johnson) Belanger in Westbrook, Maine.  After relocating to South Portland when he was a child, Tim moved through the local school system, graduating from SPHS in 1981.  After high school, he graduated from Case Western University in Cleveland,...

Kimla Yuong

Kimla Yuong

Apr 14, 2023

It was with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Kimla Yuong, age 61 of Portland, Maine, on Friday, April 14, 2023, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was a resilient woman who rose to life's challenges. She escaped bravely from the genocide in her home...

Tim Curran

Tim Curran

Apr 12, 2023

Timothy William Curran 1955 - 2023 PORTLAND - Tim Curran, 68, of Portland, passed away in his home on April 12, 2023, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He fought relentlessly, not allowing his diagnosis or treatments stop him from doing what he loved and spending time with his family. Tim was born in Portland on March 8, 1955,...

Sharon Rose Fournier

Sharon Rose Fournier

Apr 8, 2023

PORTLAND- Sharon Rose Ives Fournier of Portland passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023, at the age of 74. Sharon was born in Portland Maine at Maine General Hospital to the late Richard and Justina Ives. She was educated in Portland schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1967. Sharon was a caregiver from a young age. She helped...

Catherine Jane Sanborn

Catherine Jane Sanborn

Apr 5, 2023

Portland-Cathy Sevigny Sanborn, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023 after a four year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends until the end. Her beautiful life took her from Erie, Pennsylvania where she was born on October 23, 1957, the eldest daughter of John and Lucille Sevigny, to Massachusetts and then back to Maine when she...

Joanne A. Johnson

Joanne A. Johnson

Apr 3, 2023

Westbrook-Joanne A. Johnson, passed away peacefully at Gosnell House on April 3, 2023.  She was 76 years old.  Joanne was born in Portland Maine June 22, 1946.  Joanne grew up in a traditional Italian family in East Deering where she was the youngest of four children.  She loved playing the accordion, knitting and crocheting and hanging with dear friends in...

Cecil "Sonny" L. Kendall

Cecil "Sonny" L. Kendall

Mar 31, 2023

Scarborough - Cecil L. "Sonny" Kendall a Scarborough resident passed away March 31, 2023, after a series of medical illnesses at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.  He was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts on May 10, 1934.  Cecil was the son of the late Cecil and Josephine (Clouch) Kendall.  He grew up and attended South Portland schools; completed an apprenticeship for mason...

Judith Ann Taylor

Judith Ann Taylor

Mar 28, 2023

Judith Ann Taylor, nee Grimstad, born in Chelsea, Massachusetts on April 15th, 1938, died peacefully on March 28, 2023, in Scarborough, Maine. She was two weeks shy of her 85th birthday. Judy was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, John W. Taylor. Judy was the beloved daughter of Hjalmar N. Grimstad, of Lindas, Norway, and Margaret Gwendolyn Downing,...

Donald Thomas "Don" Cady

Donald Thomas "Don" Cady

Mar 26, 2023

Portland-Donald "Don" Thomas Cady passed away peacefully at home in Portland, on March 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Portland, to Genevieve (Dunn) and Ralph Cady on May 19, 1939.  He graduated from Cheverus High School in the class of 1957 and went on to receive his master's degree in education at the University of...

Marilyn Dibiase

Marilyn Dibiase

Mar 25, 2023

It's with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Marilyn Lois DiBiase.  The Lord took her to be with her husband John on March 25, 2023.  Marilyn was born on March 2, 1928 in Freeport and was the daughter of Clara & Merrill Fogg.  She was one of eight children and 4th in line.  Marilyn grew up...

Gloria Belle Moody

Gloria Belle Moody

Mar 23, 2023

Gloria Moody, 86, passed on Thursday, March 23rd at her home in Gorham of congestive heart failure. Born in Lubec, Maine on February 8th, 1937. She was the daughter of Joseph McDonald and Alberta Greene. She married Donald Moody on October 17th, 1953. They had a son, Donald II in 1955. Having worked many jobs, she also went to beauty...

Steven Alan Johns

Steven Alan Johns

Mar 23, 2023

SANBORNVILLE, NH - Steven Alan Johns, 53, of Portland, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was born on March 27th, 1969 in Portland, ME., the third son of John and Theresa Johns. Steven, also known as Stevie, Snoop, Coach Steve, Pops, and D Bear, grew up in Portland and attended Deering High School where he enjoyed sports and...

Joseph Roger Robichaud

Joseph Roger Robichaud

Mar 23, 2023

Portland-We mourn the loss of a wonderful man, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, Joseph R. Robichaud, who passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023 at the age of 85 surrounded by his family Born on August 16, 1937 in Sanford, Joseph Robichaud was the son of Odelie Belanger and Edgar Robichaud. He proudly served his country as a...

Peter "Scotty" S. Napolitano

Peter "Scotty" S. Napolitano

Mar 19, 2023

Peter Scott "Scotty" Napolitano August 1934 - March 2023 Peter Napolitano, 88, of Portland passed away peacefully Sunday, March 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Boston Massachusetts on August 16, 1934, to Joseph J. Napolitano and Rita A. Carson. Sadly, Peter lost his parents at a young age and was taken in by Edward and...

Janet R. Hotham

Janet R. Hotham

Mar 12, 2023

Janet Hotham, 67, of Cumberland, Maine, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at home after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert Esty, Jr, daughter Laura Esty and son-in-law James Stevens, daughter Kathryn Esty-Sobin and son-in-law David Sobin, and was Nan to two grandchildren Phoebe Stevens and Asher Sobin. Janet was...