Mark Dewever
Jan 31, 2023
Mark DeWever, 68, of Windham, ME, passed away on January 31. Mark was born on June 6, 1954, to John William and Mary Burr (August) DeWever in Portland. After graduating from Deering High School in 1972. He worked various jobs before securing a job with the City of South Portland. In 1973, he married Karen Smith (Krenke) of South Portland...
Suzanne D. Butterfield
Jan 30, 2023
Sue Butterfield's smile beamed--every minute of her beautiful life--with such joy and generosity that anyone lucky enough to be in its path was delightfully warmed. Suzanne Francoeur was born in Westbrook on November 25th, 1937. She is predeceased by her adoring parents, Aurel and Simonne Francoeur and vivacious aunt Dolores (Lala) Delcourt. She is survived by her devoted husband, Philip....
Alice T. Kitchen
Jan 29, 2023
Portland-Alice Kitchen, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday January 29, 2023 at the Barron Center in Portland. She was born June 24, 1930 in Portland the daughter of Arthur and Eliza True. Alice grew up in the Nason's Corner area of Portland along with brothers Gerald and Frank and sister Doris. She attended Portland schools and graduated Deering High School in...
Raymond J. Pomerleau
Jan 28, 2023
Raymond J. Pomerleau East Baldwin - devoted man of our Lord Jesus, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, and brother passed into our Savior's arms on Saturday, January 28, 2023.Born December 25, 1941, to Ernest and Doris Pomerleau of Augusta. After working at Giltex and LaVerdiere's, he landed his dream job at GTE for 34 years before retiring. He enjoyed his family,...
Janet D. Stinson
Jan 26, 2023
Portland-Janet "Gram" (Dunton) Stinson, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023 due to complications following a brief illness, at the age of 90. Janet was born at Maine General Hospital in Portland, on July 17th, 1932 to parents Kenneth Dunton Sr and Gloria (Rand) Dunton of Gorham. Janet was raised in the town of Gorham, where she attended school graduating...
Davelean Marie Martinez
Jan 23, 2023
Davelean Marie Martinez died on January 23, 2023. It is with our heavy hearts that God took our beautiful little angel home. She was just 13 years old when God took her hand. Davelean was born on October 16, 2009 in Portland, Maine. She was the funniest child to be around. She would light up any room that she would...
Christine M Murray
Jan 19, 2023
Christine M. Murray, 56, passed away Thursday January 19, 2023, after a lifelong battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) with her family by her side. She grew up in Saco, graduating from Thornton Academy in 1984. She later went on to study Business Administration and received an associate degree from YCCC in 2016. Christine had an adventurous spirit, enjoying trips...
Arlene P. Freeman
Jan 14, 2023
Arlene P. Freeman 1935-2023 Heaven gained another angel, when "Our Angel" went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday morning January 14, 2023. She was born in Van Buren Maine on April 27, 1935. She was 87 years old. She was raised in Portland, Maine by two loving parents; Placide and Priscilla M. Violette. She graduated from Cathedral High...
Anna M. Paolilli
Jan 14, 2023
Anna Pallotta Paolilli Portland-Anna Paolilli, 95, died on Saturday, January 14, 2023, after a short illness and a long, healthy, vibrant life. Anna was born in Portland, Maine, to Joseph and Mary Pallotta on August 8, 1927, the second of five children. She graduated from Portland High School in the class of 1945 and was proud and happy to keep...
Maria Elena Bickford Oncale
Jan 14, 2023
Maria Elena Doucette Bickford Oncale 1941-2023 Bridgton-- On the morning of January 14th, 2023, Maria Elena Doucette Bickford Oncale, formerly of Westbrook, died at the age of 81. Maria was born in Portland to Edward and Dorothy Doucette. She graduated from Deering High School in 1959 and married Bruce Bickford. Together they raised two sons, Mark, and Steve. Maria enjoyed...
Michael Shone
Jan 13, 2023
With profound sadness and a heavy heart, I announce that my beautiful son, Michael Shone, age 45, has lost his courageous battle with addiction, which he desperately tried to overcome. Michael died suddenly on January 13th, 2023. While I am deeply saddened to see him go, I am relieved that his struggle has ended and he is now at peace....
Gakunzi Yves Senzara
Jan 7, 2023
Gakunzi "Yves" Senzara, 49, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023, in Portland, Maine, after courageously battling a rare neurodegenerative disease. Yves was born on December 25, 1973, in the town of Tulambo, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), formerly known as Zaire. He attended Bwindi High School in Bukavu, DRC and graduated with a concentration in Biochemistry Science in...
John P. Gorham, Sr.
Jan 7, 2023
John P. Gorham Sr. Passed away peacefully on January 7th 2023 with his son John Jr by his side. He was born on January 17th 1941 to John P Gorham and Carmilla (Caiazzo) Gorham of Portland, Maine. He was raised on Munjoy Hill with a large family. After High school John enlisted into The United States Navy. Upon returning he...
Anthony S. Gignac
Jan 6, 2023
South Portland- Anthony S. Gignac, 64, of Main Street in South Portland Passed away peacefully Friday Jan 6, 2023 at Maine Medical Center in Portland Maine. He was born in Portland, ME. Where he spent most his childhood. He was a standout football and track Athlete at Portland High school. After high school he attended MCI for a year when...
Stephen D. Hanson
Jan 5, 2023
Stephen D. Hanson, "Steve-O", 66, of 12 Declaration Dr in Westbrook, Maine passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 after a brief hospitalization in ICU where he was up against some serious health complications. God welcomed him home, as he struggled with a broken heart since he lost his beloved wife, Cheryl, in 2018. Steve was raised in South Portland, Maine...
Kenneth E. Waxman
Jan 4, 2023
Kenneth E. Waxman, 1933 - 2023, of Falmouth, passed away on January 4 at The Mooring at the Downs, Scarborough. Born to Beatrice and Gerald Waxman in the midst of the Great Depression, Ken lived a colorful and fulfilling life. He graduated from Deering High School in 1951, having distinguished himself not only as Regional Debate Team Champion, Drama Club...
Edward S. Comora
Jan 3, 2023
Edward Comora passed away in Portland, Maine on January 3, 2023 after a brief struggle with cancer. Ed was born in 1946 in Newburyport, MA to Pauline Miszkiel and Stanley Comora. He graduated from the Immaculate Conception High School in 1964 and went on to study Electrical Engineering at Merrimack College. Ed worked at Lucent Technologies in North Andover, MA....
Bryan R. Speirs
Jan 2, 2023
Bryan R. Speirs, 68, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed peacefully at his home with his family by his side on January 2, 2023. He is at rest after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma for over 13 years. Bryan was born September 22, 1954 in Portland, Maine, the youngest son of James and Eleanor Speirs. Bryan...
Evan Mayone
Dec 29, 2022
South Portland-Evan Mayone, 17, died on December 29th, 2022, from complications of pegaspargase-induced pancreatitis. Evan was fearless in life, especially in regard to his health, the fight against leukemia, and adapting to life with ichthyosis. Tenacity was palpable in every aspect of Evan's life. As an involved member of the SPHS Community, Evan participated in yearbook, represented as a student...
Vong Soeung Luon
Dec 28, 2022
Vong Soeung-Luon passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was born in Battambang, Cambodia on January 6, 1965 to Soeung Touch and Ok Lim. She immigrated from Cambodia with her parents and five siblings to the United States after the Cambodian civil war in 1985. Vong is married to Chhouk...
