Obituaries

Mar 9, 2023

Richard Lewis Barter Sr. (Captain Portland Fire Department Ret.) Falmouth - Capt. Richard Lewis Barter Sr, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 9, 2023, at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth, ME. Richard was born in Portland, ME, on September 2, 1931, the son of Philip and Thelma Barter. Richard met and fell in love with his wife...

Mar 4, 2023

Nicholas James Greene, 34, of Portland passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 4th, 2023. Nick was born on January 27th, 1989 and grew up in Portland, where he attended Portland schools. He spent many summers days swimming and boating at his grandparent's house on Little Sebago Lake, and enjoyed snowboarding in the winter. In his youth he played the drums and...

Mar 2, 2023

John Joseph "Jack" Talbot III, 73, of Buxton, died peacefully at home on March 2nd, his loving wife Mary Jo by his side, after a battle with adenocarcinoma, arguably the only fight he ever lost. Jack was born in Portland on December 19, 1949, to Gertrude Thompson and John Joseph Talbot II. After graduating from Portland High School in 1968,...

Mar 2, 2023

Elizabeth 'Betty' Ann Brown, of Portland Maine, 84, passed away on March 2nd 2023 at Maine Medical Center, after a long history of heart illness. Betty was born on November 15th, 1938, a daughter of Libro and Theresa Feroci. In January of 1956, Betty married the love of her life, Myron Leroy Brown Jr., where they raised 4 wonderful children...

Mar 2, 2023

Rodney Edward Paulson (March 6, 1949- March 2, 2023); Swimmer, Photographer Rodney was born in Farmington, Maine to Constance (Connors) Paulson and Harold A. Paulson.   Rod spent long hours at the Portland Boys Club where his father was the Swimming Director.  Rod started competing in Age Group Swimming at an early age.  He was Nationally rated when he swam in...

Mar 1, 2023

Nathan Robert Field, 41, of Westbrook, Maine passed away March 1st after a long battle with addiction. Nathan was born in Portland and grew up in Westbrook. Nathan's family would like to speak the truth about his addiction. Silence would mean Nathan's death was in vain.  Nathan is survived by his mother, Gina Auger and his step-father, Michael Auger; his...

Feb 28, 2023

Portland-Francesca F.(DiMillo) Vumbaca, age 95, of Portland, Maine passed away peacefully on February 28, 2023, in the comfort of family and staff at 75 State Street assisted living facility.  She was born on October 17, 1927 in Roccamerice, Italy, the daughter of Giovanni DiMillo and Rosalia (DiNardo) DiMillo.  Francesca graduated from Portland High School. She then moved to Washington D.C.,...

Feb 27, 2023

Feb 21, 2023

Falmouth-Philip Avery Davies,79, passed away at Home on February 21st with his wife Joan and his two MaineCoon Kitties by his side. Born on January 6, 1944 to Margaret Stover Davies and Guy Miner Davies. Phil grew up in Lancaster Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1961 from The Hill School in Pottstown Pennsylvania and then went onto the University of Pennsylvania...

Feb 20, 2023

Bruwnsick-Melissa (Krasowski) Cummings, 56, died unexpectedly on February 20, 2023 at her home in Brunswick. Melissa was born on January 3, 1967 in Portland to Thomas (Dick) Krasowski (deceased) and Alice (Willette) Krawowski.  Melissa grew up on Munjoy Hill and graduated in 1985 from Portland High School.  She was employed as a bus driver for the Portland School Department.  Melissa...

Feb 17, 2023

Melian Panorama  On February 17th, 2023 Panorama Melian passed away peacefully at Maine Medical Center, in Portland, Maine surrounded by her family. Panorama was born on July 26, 1982. She is survived by her husband Samuel Rucogoza, children; Megan Uwizera, Miguel Rucogoza, and Micah Rucogoza.  Visitation for Panorama will be held on Friday February 24th, 2023 starting at 4:00PM at...

Feb 16, 2023

Maureen A Kilgallen,  1938- 2023 Maureen Kilgallen, age 84 of Portland, Maine.  Formerly of Pine Knoll Shores N.C. for over 20 years until recently moved to an assisted living facility to be nearer to family.  She died of complications from Covid-19 on February 16th.  She was born in Philadelphia in 1938 but lived many of her years in the Boston...

Feb 16, 2023

Peter Laurence Adley passed away suddenly and peacefully in his home in Portland, ME the morning of Wednesday, February 15th, 2023. He was 83 years old. Born on June 6th, 1939 in Phillips, ME to Mary Adley (née Viles) and Laurence Adley, Peter lived a full, varied, and vibrant life in Maine, Connecticut, Arizona, and Germany. He served 3 years...

Feb 15, 2023

On Wednesday, February 15, Harland was called home to be with his brother Donn. The oldest of nine children, Harland was born in Portland on October 27, 1933, to Doris and Horace Storey. When he was an infant, they moved to Cumberland where Harland remained for his entire life. In 1959, he married his wife Carol Anne Dunning, he built...

Feb 14, 2023

Francis M. DiBiase, 90 La Vita é Bella On February 14, 2023, Francis "Frank" Mario DiBiase peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. Frank was born in 1932 to Rosina and Giacomo DiBiase in their home on Washington Ave in Portland, Maine. His siblings fondly referred to him as "The Professor" as he was sent to grade school at age...

Feb 9, 2023

Russell Smith, beloved father of Michelle, Michael and Kathleen passed away on February 9. 2023, He was born in Portland, Maine, son of Russell Edward Sr. and Leila Barker Smith, he attended Portland Public schools.   Mr. Smith worked for Ron Sevigny and Company for many years, as well as Ocean Canyon, Nappi's, then Maine Medical Center Laundry and Botto's Bakery...

Feb 8, 2023

Carol Ann (Swett) Burchill Portland - Carol Ann Burchill, 79, passed away February 8th at her home. Carol was born March 18, 1943 in Portland, the middle child of Orville and Shirley Swett. She graduated from Gray's Pennell Institute in 1961, and worked at Maine Medical Center, EC Jordan, Woodard & Curran and Sebago Technics. Carol was a member of...

Feb 8, 2023

Lenora A. Foley, 83, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on February 8th, 2023, following a brave fight with cancer.   Lenora Foley (Maietta) was born in Portland, ME, on April 5th, 1939, to Saveria Maietta (Teneriello) and Aniello Maietta. She graduated from Portland High School and enjoyed a 45-year career as a patient accounts specialist...

Feb 7, 2023

Hayleigh Marissa Morrow, 27, passed away on the morning of February 7, 2023. Born in Portland, Maine on February 17, 1995, Hayleigh returned to her birth city as a young adult and continued to call it home throughout her life. Hayleigh was raised in Saco, where she played softball, basketball, and field hockey, before discovering her life-long passion for theater....

Feb 4, 2023

Kathryn Caiazzo Bresette      1976 -2023    Dixfield- Kathryn Caiazzo Bresette, 46, of High Street in Dixfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 4, 2023 at Maine Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness. She was born in Portland, Maine on August 15, 1976 a daughter of Timothy W. and Shirley A. (Morse) Caiazzo. Kathy attended Lyman Moore...