Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...